Saturday , 14 November 2026

Blackpool FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Tue 15 Aug 2023 · 18:45 UTC Bloomfield Road 11,416 HT 45' · FT 45'
Sonny Carey 24' Y
Y 88' Dan Jones

Overview

Match Preview

Blackpool FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.

Match Details

  • Referee Ross Joyce
  • Assistant 1 Mark Cunliffe
  • Assistant 2 Richard Wigglesworth

Head-to-Head

1
1
2
Blackpool FC 4 games · Avg 3.5 goals Port Vale FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug Port Vale FC H 0–0 D
12 Aug Exeter City FC A 0–0 D
05 Aug Burton Albion FC H 2–0 W
08 May Norwich City FC A 1–0 W
28 Apr Millwall FC H 2–3 L
22 Apr Birmingham City FC A 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Aug Blackpool FC A 0–0 D
12 Aug Reading FC H 1–0 W
05 Aug Barnsley FC A 0–7 L
07 May Plymouth Argyle FC H 1–3 L
29 Apr Charlton Athletic FC A 2–3 L
22 Apr Bristol Rovers FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
17% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Blackpool FC
Jerry Yates 3 G
Josh Bowler 2 G 1 A
Tom Bloxham 2 G 1 A
Finley Munroe 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Blackpool FC have kicked off against Port Vale FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackpool FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 20' A quiet spell here at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 24' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Sonny Carey.
  • 29' Port Vale FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
  • 39' Port Vale FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 44' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Blackpool FC and Port Vale FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 49' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ollie Arblaster, as he is very good at scoring at Bloomfield Road with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 54' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 59' Albie Morgan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 33 Yellow cards this season.
  • 62' The whistle greets Sonny Carey as he departs to be replaced by Jake Beesley.
  • 67' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 72' Fresh legs for Port Vale FC! Jason Lowe comes on to replace Ethan Chislett.
  • 77' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Blackpool FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 82' Jason Lowe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 87' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 88' Dan Jones was booked on 88.
  • 90' Lewis Cass is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mitchell Clark at the 90 minute mark.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31 Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72 Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Blackpool FC49% Draw30% Port Vale FC21%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 2.03
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 60%
40%
± 2.5 33%
67%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Blackpool FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Port Vale FC
51%
Blackpool FC or Port Vale FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Blackpool FC32% Draw53% Port Vale FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.2%
2 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
3 – 0
4.6%
1 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
3%
4 – 0
1.5%

Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC

Handicap Blackpool FC covers Push Port Vale FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 15% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 26% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.