Lincoln City FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at LNER Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
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 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 12 |
| 22 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | Port Vale FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Mar | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Apr | Cambridge United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Mar | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Lincoln City FC and Port Vale FC has kicked off!
- 4' That is a Yellow card for Lincoln City FC. Matthew Virtue-Thick will be fuming at that decision.
- 9' Lincoln City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Port Vale FC's shape.
- 11' A goal from the Denmark international Lasse Sorensen! He fires home on 11 to make it 1-0!
- 16' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 21' Port Vale FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 26' Lincoln City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Port Vale FC backline.
- 27' It’s a booking for Lincoln City FC player. Carl Rushworth gets a Red card.
- 29' Fresh legs for Lincoln City FC! Jordan Wright comes on to replace Matthew Virtue-Thick.
- 30' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Matt Taylor makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 33' Against the run of play, Daniel Butterworth has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Tom Conlon argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
- 41' GOAL! Ben House fires home to make it 2-2!
- 42' Against the run of play, Ben House has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Malvind Benning is booked for Port Vale FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 46' A change in the Port Vale FC ranks — James Wilson exits the field as Ellis Harrison enters on 46.
- 47' Poor challenge from Samson Robinson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' Daniel Mandroiu is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
- 60' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Lincoln City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 64' A moment of madness from Matt Taylor on 64 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Port Vale FC will be frustrated.
- 67' The referee has no hesitation. Paudie O'Connor is booked for Lincoln City FC — Yellow card on 67.
- 69' That is a Yellow card for Port Vale FC. Daniel Butterworth will be fuming at that decision.
- 70' The Port Vale FC bench stirs into life. Matt Taylor is withdrawn and Gavin Massey gets his opportunity.
- 73' Port Vale FC ring the changes. Daniel Butterworth has done his job and it is now time for James Plant to step up.
- 78' Olamide Shodipo makes way for Dylan Duffy at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Lincoln City FC.
- 80' It’s a booking for Port Vale FC player. Samson Robinson gets a Red card.
- 85' 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.
- 87' GOAL! Adam Jackson scores on 87.
- 90' Lincoln City FC ring the changes. Ben House has done his job and it is now time for Max Sanders to step up.
- 90' Harry Boyes is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- Lincoln City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 5
-
11
Olamide Shodipo ↓ Dylan Duffy 78'
- 15
- 12
- 2
-
18
Ben House ↓ Max Sanders 90'
- 26
-
19
Daniel Mandroiu ↓ Luke Plange 90'
- 1
- 3
Bench
- 16
- 22
-
6
Max Sanders ↑ 90'
- 24
-
9
Luke Plange ↑ 90'
-
29
Jordan Wright ↑ 29'
-
28
Dylan Duffy ↑ 78'
Coach
Mark Kennedy
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Matt Taylor ↓ Gavin Massey 70'
- 26
- 23
- 6
-
7
David Worrall ↓ Rory Holden 46'
- 10
- 11
-
9
James Wilson ↓ Ellis Harrison 46'
- 1
- 15
- 5
Bench
-
17
Rory Holden ↑ 46'
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↑ 46'
- 13
-
19
Gavin Massey ↑ 70'
- 25
-
27
Samson Robinson ↑ 46'
-
29
James Plant ↑ 73'
Coach
Darrell Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ben House | 3 |
| Daniel Butterworth | 2 |
| Robert Street | 1 |
| Olamide Shodipo | 1 |
| Ben Garrity | 1 |
| Joe Taylor | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Lasse Sorensen | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
2023-04-15
Lincoln City FC
3–2
Port Vale FC
W
2023-04-10
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–2
Lincoln City FC
W
2023-04-07
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2023-04-01
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2023-03-25
Fleetwood Town FC
2–1
Lincoln City FC
L
2023-03-18
Lincoln City FC
0–3
Peterborough United FC
L
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.71
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Port Vale FC
50%
Lincoln City FC or Port Vale FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.