Burton Albion FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 8 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Rock
- Assistant 1 Marvyn Amphlett
- Assistant 2
4 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 7.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Port Vale FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Exeter City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Mar | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Feb | Carlisle United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Derby County FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season
Burton Albion FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
5/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
| Jack Armer | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finn Delap | 2 G | |
| Matthew Dennis | 1 G | |
| Kgaogelo Chauke | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Pirelli Stadium. Burton Albion FC are looking to make home advantage count against Port Vale FC.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Burton Albion FC and Port Vale FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darren Moore might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Burton Albion FC in their trying to find a way past Port Vale FC's compact .
- 25' 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.
- 28' That is a card for Burton Albion FC. Toto Nsiala will be fuming at that decision.
- 33' James Wilson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Burton Albion FC so far.
- 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 43' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 48' Port Vale FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 53' It is a substitution in Port Vale FC team. Conor Grant is replaced by Thomas Sang on 53 minute.
- 58' Burton Albion FC is showing some good football. However, Burton Albion FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 63' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 65' The Burton Albion FC bench stirs into life. Mason Bennett is withdrawn and Kyle Hudlin gets his opportunity.
- 70' Over 70 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tom Hamer on 74 minutes.
- 75' Gavin Massey is ready to make an impact after coming on for James Wilson at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' The travelling Port Vale FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 83' A stunning finish from Ryan Loft — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Sam Hughes. He replaces John Brayford on 84 minute.
- 89' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Burton Albion FC and Port Vale FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Burton Albion FC and Port Vale FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
11
Mason Bennett ↓ Kyle Hudlin 65'
-
2
John Brayford ↓ Sam Hughes 84'
- 30
- 37
- 6
- 3
- 17
-
46
Toto Nsiala ↓ Dylan Scott 84'
- 4
-
44
Joe Hugill ↓ Bobby Kamwa 65'
Bench
- 8
- 21
- 13
-
5
Sam Hughes ↑ 84'
-
15
Kyle Hudlin ↑ 65'
-
38
Dylan Scott ↑ 84'
-
18
Bobby Kamwa ↑ 65'
Coach
Martin Paterson
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Conor Grant ↓ Thomas Sang 53'
- 1
- 6
- 17
-
29
James Wilson ↓ Gavin Massey 75'
- 10
- 9
- 8
- 21
- 14
- 27
Bench
- 16
- 13
-
19
Gavin Massey ↑ 75'
- 20
-
4
Thomas Sang ↑ 53'
- 5
- 24
Coach
Darren Moore
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ben Garrity | 2 |
| Dale Taylor | 2 |
| Ellis Harrison | 2 |
| Jonny Smith | 1 |
| Jamie Proctor | 1 |
| Steve Seddon | 1 |
| Kwadwo Baah | 1 |
| Bez Lubala | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2024-03-23
Burton Albion FC
0–1
Port Vale FC
L
2024-03-16
Exeter City FC
1–0
Burton Albion FC
L
2024-03-12
Portsmouth FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
L
2024-03-09
Burton Albion FC
1–3
Peterborough United FC
L
2024-03-02
Cheltenham Town FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
2024-02-27
Burton Albion FC
0–1
Carlisle United FC
L
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.05
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Port Vale FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Port Vale FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Port Vale FC
67%
Burton Albion FC or Port Vale FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
2.8%
0 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 21% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.