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 | 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
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' Derby County FC have kicked off against Port Vale FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' A goal from the England international Louie Sibley! He fires home on 5 to make it 1-0!
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' Alexander Mighten is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Derby County FC so far.
- 25' Alex Iacovitti has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' Funso Ojo, a Belgium , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' It’s a booking for Port Vale FC player. Funso Ojo gets a card.
- 44' A stunning finish from Dwight Gayle — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' The Port Vale FC manager makes a substitution. Ethan Chislett departs to be replaced by Baylee Dipepa.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' Derby County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Port Vale FC backline.
- 58' Brilliant from the midfielder! Louie Sibley makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 58.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Mitchell Clark. He replaces Jack Shorrock on 62 minute.
- 67' It looks like no one’s ball. Port Vale FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 68' Martyn Waghorn is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dwight Gayle at the 68 minute mark.
- 73' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 75' The Derby County FC manager makes a substitution. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing departs to be replaced by Corey Blackett-Taylor.
- 80' The Port Vale FC manager makes a substitution. Alex Iacovitti departs to be replaced by Nathan Smith.
- 85' Wales international Mitchell Clark has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Gavin Massey on 90 minutes.
- 90' James Plant makes way for Alexander Mighten at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Port Vale FC.
- 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 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| James Wilson | 1 |
| Nathaniel Mendez-Laing | 1 |
| David McGoldrick | 1 |
| Funso-King Ojo | 1 |
| Tyreece John-Jules | 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.