Forest Green Rovers FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Forest Green Rovers FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at New Lawn Stadium.
- Forest Green Rovers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Port Vale FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Dec | Derby County FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 10 Dec | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds New Lawn Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Forest Green Rovers FC and Port Vale FC.
- 2' GOAL! Kyle McAllister scores on 2.
- 7' 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 Oliver Casey suffering a number of foals already.
- 12' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 17' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Forest Green Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 22' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Tom Pett is having his name booked by the referee on 25.
- 27' Corey O'Keeffe picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 32' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Forest Green Rovers FC and Port Vale FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darrell Clarke might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' Port Vale FC have won 112 goals from 153 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 43' Poor challenge from Baily Cargill. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 48' The home supporters are growing impatient. Forest Green Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 53' Udoka Malife is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Port Vale FC tonight.
- 55' Gavin Massey picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 60' Myles Peart-Harris has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 61' The Port Vale FC bench stirs into life. Rory Holden is withdrawn and Dennis Politic gets his opportunity.
- 64' Forest Green Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jamille Matt is hanging Myles Peart-Harris on the field on 64 minute.
- 66' Port Vale FC ring the changes. William Forrester has done his job and it is now time for Lewis Cass to step up.
- 70' Ademipo Odubeko has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daniel Butterworth on 70 minute.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Malvind Benning argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 75' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 80' Luke McGee, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 83' Port Vale FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Funso-King Ojo is hanging Lewis Cass on the field on 83 minute.
- 84' Forest Green Rovers FC make a change. Kyle McAllister trudges off to be replaced by Dominic Bernard on 84 minutes.
- 86' What composure from Ademipo Odubeko! The Ireland international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Mathew Stevens. He replaces Josh March on 90 minute.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Oliver Casey.
- It finishes all square. Forest Green Rovers FC and Port Vale FC share the spoils 1-3.
Lineups
Forest Green Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 4
- 17
- 2
- 22
-
7
Ben Stevenson ↓ Armani Little 90'
- 5
-
28
Josh March ↓ Mathew Stevens 90'
- 25
- 8
Bench
-
14
Jamille Matt ↑ 64'
-
9
Mathew Stevens ↑ 90'
- 24
-
3
Dominic Bernard ↑ 84'
-
10
Armani Little ↑ 90'
- 27
- 11
Coach
Ian Burchnall
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Rory Holden ↓ Dennis Politic 61'
- 22
- 26
- 19
- 25
- 23
- 6
- 11
- 5
- 8
-
15
William Forrester ↓ Lewis Cass 66'
Bench
- 4
- 14
- 10
-
33
Dennis Politic ↑ 61'
- 1
-
2
Lewis Cass ↑ 66'
-
21
Ademipo Odubeko ↑ 70'
Coach
Darrell Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ellis Harrison | 2 |
| Ademipo Odubeko | 2 |
| Myles Peart-Harris | 1 |
| Kyle McAllister | 1 |
| Dennis Politic | 1 |
| Baily Cargill | 1 |
Head to Head
Forest Green Rovers FC Form
2023-01-01
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–3
Port Vale FC
L
2022-12-29
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–2
Burton Albion FC
L
2022-12-26
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–0
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2022-12-17
Derby County FC
4–0
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2022-12-10
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2022-12-03
Forest Green Rovers FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
W
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31
Forest Green Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Forest Green Rovers FC or Port Vale FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Port Vale FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Forest Green Rovers FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Port Vale FC
68%
Forest Green Rovers FC or Port Vale FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Forest Green Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Forest Green Rovers FC
| Handicap | Forest Green Rovers FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Forest Green Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.