Wolverhampton Wanderers have been held to a 0-0 half-time draw by Port Vale at Molineux this afternoon.

Michael Jacobs, who has hit four goals in his last two games, displayed his new-found confidence early on by trying his luck from 25 yards, only to watch his effort fizz narrowly over the bar.

Wolves enjoyed plenty of possession but struggled in their bid to get beyond the Vale rearguard, and could have gone behind midway through the half.

Micky Adams's men hit the hosts on the counter-attack following a stray pass from Jack Price, but Doug Loft failed to finish off the swift move by blazing over from a good position.

Nevertheless, Kenny Jackett's troops recovered from the scare and went within the width of the crossbar from taking a half-time lead after Sam Rickett's thumped a header against the woodwork.