Blackpool FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Bloomfield Road.
- Blackpool FC 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Assistant 1 Mark Cunliffe
- Assistant 2 Richard Wigglesworth
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
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.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 8
- 3
- 6
- 32
- 19
- 20
- 24
-
10
Sonny Carey ↓ Jake Beesley 62'
- 22
- 12
Bench
- 5
- 1
- 2
- 15
- 7
-
18
Jake Beesley ↑ 62'
- 17
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 1
-
7
Mitchell Clark ↓ Lewis Cass 90'
- 6
- 17
-
10
Ethan Chislett ↓ Jason Lowe 72'
- 8
- 18
- 21
- 14
- 3
Bench
-
16
Jason Lowe ↑ 72'
- 13
- 15
- 29
- 4
-
2
Lewis Cass ↑ 90'
- 44
Coach
Andy Crosby
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Wilson | 1 |
| Ben Garrity | 1 |
| Nathan Smith | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.

