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 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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' The ball is rolling at New Lawn Stadium. Forest Green Rovers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Port Vale FC.
- 2' What a strike from Kyle McAllister! The score is 1-0.
- 7' Baily Cargill, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 12' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 17' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 22' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Port Vale FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 27' The referee has no hesitation. Corey O'Keeffe is booked for Forest Green Rovers FC — Yellow card on 27.
- 32' Port Vale FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 37' Regan Hendry has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 42' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 43' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Baily Cargill on 43 minutes.
- 48' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Forest Green Rovers FC that had 58 games and scored 46 goals.
- 53' Corey O'Keeffe has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 55' The referee has no hesitation. Gavin Massey is booked for Port Vale FC — Yellow card on 55.
- 60' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Forest Green Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 61' The crowd applauds Rory Holden as he leaves the pitch. Dennis Politic steps in for Port Vale FC.
- 64' Another change for Forest Green Rovers FC made on 64 minute. Myles Peart-Harris leaves to be changed by Jamille Matt.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Lewis Cass. He replaces William Forrester on 66 minute.
- 70' Port Vale FC ring the changes. Daniel Butterworth has done his job and it is now time for Ademipo Odubeko to step up.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Malvind Benning argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 75' 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.
- 80' Port Vale FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 83' The Port Vale FC manager makes a substitution. Lewis Cass departs to be replaced by Funso-King Ojo.
- 84' Another change for Forest Green Rovers FC made on 84 minute. Kyle McAllister leaves to be changed by Dominic Bernard.
- 86' Ademipo Odubeko does the damage! The net is bulging and Port Vale FC surge ahead!
- 90' Fresh legs for Forest Green Rovers FC! Mathew Stevens comes on to replace Josh March.
- 90' The referee shows Forest Green Rovers FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- Forest Green Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Port Vale FC were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Kyle McAllister | 1 |
| Dennis Politic | 1 |
| Baily Cargill | 1 |
| Myles Peart-Harris | 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.