Bristol Rovers FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec | Port Vale FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Boreham Wood FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Nov | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Nov | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | Oxford United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 05 Nov | Exeter City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bristol Rovers FC to score. At the same time, Port Vale FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Antony Evans is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Port Vale FC.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bristol Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Daniel Jones, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Port Vale FC's compact .
- 35' Ben Garrity has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 43' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Paul Coutts.
- 48' Port Vale FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 53' Tom Conlon needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 58' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol Rovers FC and Port Vale FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 63' The referee calls foul for Dennis Politic. He receives a Yellow card.
- 63' Port Vale FC make a change. Dennis Politic trudges off to be replaced by Daniel Butterworth on 63 minutes.
- 65' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Antony Evans exits the field as John Marquis enters on 65.
- 70' Ademipo Odubeko is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ellis Harrison at the 70 minute mark.
- 75' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 79' Daniel Jones makes way for William Forrester at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Port Vale FC.
- 84' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 85' Daniel Butterworth is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
- 87' Aaron Collins does the damage! The net is bulging and Bristol Rovers FC surge ahead!
- 90' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. Scott Sinclair is replaced by James Gibbons on 90 minute.
- Full Time. Bristol Rovers FC beats Port Vale FC
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
10
Aaron Collins ↓ Glenn Whelan 90'
-
7
Scott Sinclair ↓ James Gibbons 90'
- 14
- 1
-
21
Antony Evans ↓ John Marquis 65'
- 17
- 37
- 3
- 40
- 2
Bench
- 32
-
25
Glenn Whelan ↑ 90'
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 65'
- 5
-
28
James Gibbons ↑ 90'
- 23
- 22
Coach
Joey Barton
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 22
- 25
- 6
- 7
- 10
- 11
-
9
James Wilson ↓ Gavin Massey 63'
- 33
- 5
- 8
Bench
- 17
-
26
Daniel Butterworth ↑ 63'
-
19
Gavin Massey ↑ 63'
- 23
- 2
-
21
Ademipo Odubeko ↑ 70'
-
15
William Forrester ↑ 79'
Coach
Darrell Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jack Hunt | 1 |
| Jevani Brown | 1 |
| Luke McCormick | 1 |
| Ben Garrity | 1 |
| Baylee Dipepa | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| Tom Pett | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2022-12-10
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Port Vale FC
W
2022-12-02
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2022-11-27
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Boreham Wood FC
L
2022-11-19
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2022-11-12
Bristol Rovers FC
2–2
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2022-11-05
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Rochdale AFC
W
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.24
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
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 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Port Vale FC
52%
Bristol Rovers FC or Port Vale FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.5%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.8%
2 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.3%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 24% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.