Derby County FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Pride Park Stadium.
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Ollie Williams
- Assistant 2 Stephen Finch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Port Vale FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Barnsley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Stevenage FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | Exeter City FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Derby County FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Feb | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Feb | Reading FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Feb | Stevenage FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Derby County FC and Port Vale FC has kicked off!
- 5' Assisted by Joe Ward with the perfectly-timed delivery and Louie Sibley makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 10' Derby County FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Port Vale FC's shape.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Port Vale FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Derby County FC and Port Vale FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' The travelling Port Vale FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Poor challenge from Funso Ojo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 44' GOAL! Dwight Gayle fires home to make it 2-0!
- 46' Port Vale FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Baylee Dipepa is hanging Ethan Chislett on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' It’s high time Paul Warne made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 56' Kacper Lopata is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Derby County FC tonight.
- 58' The England midfielder Louie Sibley breaks the deadlock on 58 minutes. 3-0!
- 62' Time for substitution for Port Vale FC. Jack Shorrock is replaced by Mitchell Clark.
- 67' The 30-year-old Nathan Smith has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 68' Fresh legs for Derby County FC! Martyn Waghorn comes on to replace Dwight Gayle.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. Derby County FC and Port Vale FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Corey Blackett-Taylor. He replaces Nathaniel Mendez-Laing on 75 minute.
- 80' Nathan Smith has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Iacovitti on 80 minute.
- 85' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Darren Moore will be considering his options from the bench.
- 90' Port Vale FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Alexander Mighten. He replaces James Plant on 90 minute.
- Derby County FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Dwight Gayle ↓ Martyn Waghorn 68'
- 8
- 11
- 35
- 23
- 5
- 32
- 17
- 6
- 7
- 1
Bench
- 12
-
10
Martyn Waghorn ↑ 68'
- 4
-
27
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 75'
- 2
- 13
- 16
Coach
Paul Warne
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 20
- 1
-
17
Alex Iacovitti ↓ Nathan Smith 80'
-
10
Ethan Chislett ↓ Baylee Dipepa 46'
- 8
-
21
James Plant ↓ Alexander Mighten 90'
- 14
- 5
- 27
-
23
Jack Shorrock ↓ Mitchell Clark 62'
Bench
- 16
- 13
-
7
Mitchell Clark ↑ 62'
-
6
Nathan Smith ↑ 80'
-
11
Alexander Mighten ↑ 90'
- 24
-
25
Baylee Dipepa ↑ 46'
Coach
Darren Moore
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Louie Sibley | 2 |
| Tyreece John-Jules | 1 |
| Dwight Gayle | 1 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| James Wilson | 1 |
| Nathaniel Mendez-Laing | 1 |
| David McGoldrick | 1 |
Head to Head
Derby County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.7
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Derby County FC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Port Vale FC
42%
Derby County FC or Port Vale FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
12.1%
2 – 0
10.7%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 24% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.