Derby County FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Pride Park.
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct | Port Vale FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Sep | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct | Derby County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Sep | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Sep | Cheltenham Town 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' That's the starting whistle at Pride Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Derby County FC and Port Vale FC.
- 5' A stunning finish from James Collins — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 10' William Forrester, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' Port Vale FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' Derby County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Port Vale FC backline.
- 25' Liam McCarron is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Port Vale FC so far.
- 30' It looks surprising Port Vale FC does not make any changes. Ben Garrity has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Derby County FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' Another substitution for Port Vale FC to replace Brad Walker by Dennis Politic on 46 minute.
- 51' Dennis Politic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Richard Stearman on 54.
- 55' The Wales Ellis Harrison breaks the deadlock on 55 minutes. 1-1!
- 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ellis Harrison on 57 minutes.
- 58' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for James Collins on 58 minutes.
- 58' Another change for Port Vale FC made on 58 minute. Liam McCarron leaves to be changed by Connor Hall.
- 60' Lewis Dobbin makes way for William Osula at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Derby County FC.
- 65' The home supporters are growing impatient. Derby County FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 66' James Wilson does the damage! The net is bulging and Port Vale FC surge ahead!
- 71' It’s high time Paul Warne made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 75' A change in the Derby County FC ranks — Richard Stearman exits the field as Haydon Roberts enters on 75.
- 78' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daniel Jones on 78 minutes.
- 82' Derby County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Louie Sibley is hanging Max Bird on the field on 82 minute.
- 86' Port Vale FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 86.
- 87' The whistle greets James Wilson as he departs to be replaced by Ademipo Odubeko.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Port Vale FC take all three points.
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Max Bird ↓ Louie Sibley 82'
- 11
- 7
- 1
- 19
- 5
- 4
- 9
- 38
- 6
-
18
Lewis Dobbin ↓ William Osula 60'
Bench
- 3
- 21
-
17
Louie Sibley ↑ 82'
-
15
Haydon Roberts ↑ 75'
- 16
-
23
William Osula ↑ 60'
- 34
Coach
Paul Warne
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Brad Walker ↓ Dennis Politic 46'
- 3
- 22
- 19
- 25
-
30
Liam McCarron ↓ Connor Hall 58'
- 6
- 10
-
9
James Wilson ↓ Ademipo Odubeko 87'
- 8
- 15
Bench
- 26
- 23
- 7
-
33
Dennis Politic ↑ 46'
- 1
-
5
Connor Hall ↑ 58'
-
21
Ademipo Odubeko ↑ 87'
Coach
Andy Crosby
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Louie Sibley | 2 |
| Dwight Gayle | 1 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| James Wilson | 1 |
| Nathaniel Mendez-Laing | 1 |
| David McGoldrick | 1 |
| Funso-King Ojo | 1 |
Head to Head
Derby County FC Form
2022-10-08
Derby County FC
1–2
Port Vale FC
L
2022-10-01
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Derby County FC
W
2022-09-17
Derby County FC
2–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2022-09-13
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Derby County FC
L
2022-09-03
Derby County FC
2–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2022-08-27
Derby County FC
2–1
Peterborough United FC
W
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.37
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Derby County FC or Port Vale FC 71% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Port Vale FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Port Vale FC
64%
Derby County FC or Port Vale FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
8%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 0
7.7%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

