Cheltenham Town FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cheltenham Town FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Jonny-Rocks Stadium.
- Cheltenham Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Port Vale FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 14 Jan | Derby County FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Jan | Morecambe FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Jan | Derby County FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Forest Green Rovers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Morecambe FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Jonny-Rocks Stadium that hosts another battle between Cheltenham Town FC and Port Vale FC.
- 5' It’s high time Wade Elliott made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Cheltenham Town FC in their trying to find a way past Port Vale FC's compact .
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Port Vale FC have won 112 goals from 153 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cheltenham Town FC and Port Vale FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 40' Cheltenham Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Port Vale FC backline.
- 45' A quiet spell here at Jonny-Rocks Stadium. Port Vale FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cheltenham Town FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 55' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for David Worrall suffering a number of foals already.
- 60' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darrell Clarke might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 63' The crowd applauds James Olayinka as he leaves the pitch. Ryan Jackson steps in for Cheltenham Town FC.
- 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 69' Rory Holden has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dennis Politic on 69 minute.
- 74' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 74 minutes.
- 79' Over 79 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 82' Jamie Proctor is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daniel Butterworth at the 82 minute mark.
- 87' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 88' Cheltenham Town FC make a change. Taylor Perry trudges off to be replaced by Dylan Barkers on 88 minutes.
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Cheltenham Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 5
- 32
- 2
- 23
- 1
-
28
Taylor Perry ↓ Dylan Barkers 88'
- 9
-
36
James Olayinka ↓ Ryan Jackson 63'
- 15
- 14
Bench
- 3
-
22
Ryan Jackson ↑ 63'
- 20
-
26
Dylan Barkers ↑ 88'
- 7
- 17
- 30
Coach
Wade Elliott
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 19
- 25
- 14
- 6
- 7
- 11
-
33
Dennis Politic ↓ Rory Holden 69'
- 2
- 8
- 5
Bench
-
17
Rory Holden ↑ 69'
-
13
Jamie Proctor ↑ 82'
- 1
- 15
- 27
- 28
Coach
Darrell Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sean Long | 2 |
| Dan Nlundulu | 1 |
| Charlie Brown | 1 |
| Alfie Devine | 1 |
| Nathan Smith | 1 |
| Will Ferry | 1 |
| Matty Taylor | 1 |
| Jack Shepherd | 1 |
Head to Head
Cheltenham Town FC Form
2023-01-28
Cheltenham Town FC
0–0
Port Vale FC
D
2023-01-21
Plymouth Argyle FC
4–2
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2023-01-14
Cheltenham Town FC
2–3
Derby County FC
L
2023-01-07
Morecambe FC
2–1
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2023-01-01
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2022-12-29
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–1
Cheltenham Town FC
W
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.11
Cheltenham Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Cheltenham Town FC or Port Vale FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
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
Cheltenham Town FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Port Vale FC
63%
Cheltenham Town FC or Port Vale FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.7%
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Cheltenham Town FC
| Handicap | Cheltenham Town FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

