Wycombe Wanderers earned their third win in four matches in 2023 as they defeated Port Vale 3-0 at Vale Park.

In what was their first visit to the stadium in six years, the opening 10 minutes were frantic as both teams registered three shots each.

First, Dennis Politic’s header on three minutes went just wide of Max Stryjek’s goal, before David Wheeler and Sam Vokes both saw their shots moments later get heroically blocked in a goalmouth scramble.

Despite the brilliant Vale defending, the Chairboys took the lead on 13 minutes through a well-taken goal by Brandon Hanlan.

The 25-year-old was expertly found by Lewis Wing, and after the former Bristol Rovers man eluded the presence of Dan Jones, Hanlan struck his shot on the outside of his right boot and beyond Jack Stevens from 10-yards.

It’s his second goal of the season.

Vale responded with half-chances, with their best effort falling to Mal Benning, but his half-volley on 24 minutes flew over the target.

The second-half was a cagey affair but the fixture was settled in the final 15 minutes when Joe Jacobson and Garath McCleary wrapped up the win.

On 77 minutes, Jordan Obita’s cross was handled in the box by Jones, and the Welshman tucked away his second of the season from the spot.

It was his first in the league since January 2022, and it was Wycombe's first penalty since December 2021.

Three minutes later, McCleary sealed the three points with a stunning close-range finish in front of the 389 travelling Wycombe fans.

It was the Jamaican’s fifth of the campaign.

Wycombe remain just outside the play-off places and will host Derby County on February 11.

Attendance: 7,287 (389 away)