Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

League One · 2023-24
Carlisle United FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Port Vale FC
Mon 1 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Brunton Park 7,758 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 49' Ben Garrity
Jordan Gibson pen 80' 1–1
Jon Mellish 90+3' 2–1
Jack Robinson 23' Y
Y 33' Alex Iacovitti
Jon Mellish 45' Y
Owen Moxon 51' Y
Y 64' James Wilson

Overview

Match Preview

Carlisle United FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Brunton Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Thomas Kirk (England)
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2 Emily Carney (England)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

1
1
Carlisle United FC 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals Port Vale FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-01 Carlisle United FC 2–1 Port Vale FC 2023-08-26 Port Vale FC 1–0 Carlisle United FC

Recent Form

Carlisle United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jan Port Vale FC H 2–1 W
29 Dec Wigan Athletic FC A 0–2 L
26 Dec Fleetwood Town FC A 1–1 D
23 Dec Cheltenham Town FC H 0–1 L
16 Dec Northampton Town FC H 2–2 D
09 Dec Blackpool FC A 0–3 L
Port Vale FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jan Carlisle United FC A 1–2 L
29 Dec Blackpool FC H 3–0 W
26 Dec Barnsley FC H 2–3 L
23 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC A 1–1 D
16 Dec Wigan Athletic FC H 3–2 W
12 Dec Stevenage FC H 3–4 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Brunton Park!
  • 5' The 38-year-old Joe Garner has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Carlisle United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' It’s high time Andy Crosby made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 23' The referee shows Carlisle United FC player a card on 23.
  • 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 29' The Port Vale FC bench stirs into life. Jesse Debrah is withdrawn and Alex Iacovitti gets his opportunity.
  • 33' Port Vale FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 38' Jason Lowe has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Carlisle United FC and Port Vale FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jon Mellish on 45 minutes.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Port Vale FC. Ben Lomax is replaced by Conor Grant.
  • 49' What a moment for Ben Garrity! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 51' Owen Moxon catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 51.
  • 56' Nathan Smith, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 61' Port Vale FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 64' That is a card for Port Vale FC. James Wilson will be fuming at that decision.
  • 65' Port Vale FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Baylee Dipepa is hanging James Wilson on the field on 65 minute.
  • 70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 75' Alfie McCalmont is ready to make an impact after coming on for Taylor Charters at the 75 minute mark.
  • 80' Magnificent from Jordan Gibson! That is 7 goals in 57 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 81' Port Vale FC make a change. Ben Garrity trudges off to be replaced by Kofi Balmer on 81 minutes.
  • 86' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 2-1 the final result. Port Vale FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Carlisle United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Port Vale FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Andy Crosby

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jon Mellish 1
Jordan Gibson 1
Ben Garrity 1
James Wilson 1

Head to Head

2024-01-01 Carlisle United FC 2–1 Port Vale FC 2023-08-26 Port Vale FC 1–0 Carlisle United FC

Carlisle United FC Form

2024-01-01 Carlisle United FC 2–1 Port Vale FC W 2023-12-29 Wigan Athletic FC 2–0 Carlisle United FC L 2023-12-26 Fleetwood Town FC 1–1 Carlisle United FC D 2023-12-23 Carlisle United FC 0–1 Cheltenham Town FC L 2023-12-16 Carlisle United FC 2–2 Northampton Town FC D 2023-12-09 Blackpool FC 3–0 Carlisle United FC L

Port Vale FC Form

2024-01-01 Carlisle United FC 2–1 Port Vale FC L 2023-12-29 Port Vale FC 3–0 Blackpool FC W 2023-12-26 Port Vale FC 2–3 Barnsley FC L 2023-12-23 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–1 Port Vale FC D 2023-12-16 Port Vale FC 3–2 Wigan Athletic FC W 2023-12-12 Port Vale FC 3–4 Stevenage FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.33 Carlisle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for: Carlisle United FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Carlisle United FC44% Draw28% Port Vale FC28%
Actual: Carlisle United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Carlisle United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Port Vale FC
56%
Carlisle United FC or Port Vale FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Carlisle United FC29% Draw50% Port Vale FC21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Carlisle United FC

Handicap Carlisle United FC covers Push Port Vale FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 21% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 17% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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