Northampton Town FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 James Vallance (England)
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 Apr | Port Vale FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Reading FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Mar | Derby County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Mar | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Sixfields Stadium as Northampton Town FC face off against Port Vale FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Sam Sherring is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Port Vale FC so far.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 16' Ben Garrity was booked on 16.
- 21' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Port Vale FC that had 153 games and scored 112 goals.
- 26' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Northampton Town FC and Port Vale FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' Mitch Pinnock doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 39' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 44' A quiet spell here at Sixfields Stadium. Port Vale FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' It is a substitution in Northampton Town FC team. Liam Moore is replaced by Emmanuel Monthe on 46 minute.
- 51' Marc Leonard needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
- 56' Port Vale FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 58' Port Vale FC ring the changes. Jesse Debrah has done his job and it is now time for Uche Ikpeazu to step up.
- 63' Kieron Bowie, a Scotland forward, has 12 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 64' It’s gonna be a card for Jensen Weir.
- 69' The home supporters are growing impatient. Northampton Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 70' Ben Fox makes way for Shaun McWilliams at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Northampton Town FC.
- 73' A change in the Port Vale FC ranks — Baylee Dipepa exits the field as Rhys Walters enters on 73.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lee Burge on 78.
- 79' A change in the Northampton Town FC ranks — Aaron McGowan exits the field as Akin Odimayo enters on 79.
- 84' James Plant has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 89' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alex Iacovitti, as he is very good at scoring at Sixfields Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 90' Shaun McWilliams has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Liam Moore ↓ Emmanuel Monthe 46'
-
8
Ben Fox ↓ Shaun McWilliams 70'
- 5
- 7
- 1
-
3
Aaron McGowan ↓ Akin Odimayo 79'
- 6
- 9
- 21
- 19
- 11
Bench
-
17
Shaun McWilliams ↑ 70'
- 4
-
12
Emmanuel Monthe ↑ 46'
-
22
Akin Odimayo ↑ 79'
- 16
- 31
- 28
Coach
Jon Brady
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 17
-
10
Ethan Chislett ↓ Conor Grant 46'
- 4
-
9
Ryan Loft ↓ Gavin Massey 58'
- 8
-
21
James Plant ↓ Jensen Weir 46'
- 14
-
27
Jesse Debrah ↓ Uche Ikpeazu 58'
-
25
Baylee Dipepa ↓ Rhys Walters 73'
Bench
- 16
- 13
-
19
Gavin Massey ↑ 58'
-
20
Jensen Weir ↑ 46'
-
15
Conor Grant ↑ 46'
-
12
Uche Ikpeazu ↑ 58'
-
24
Rhys Walters ↑ 73'
Coach
Darren Moore
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ben Garrity | 1 |
| Shaun McWilliams | 1 |
| Mitch Pinnock | 1 |
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
2024-04-01
Northampton Town FC
2–0
Port Vale FC
W
2024-03-29
Reading FC
1–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2024-03-23
Northampton Town FC
1–0
Derby County FC
W
2024-03-16
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2024-03-12
Northampton Town FC
0–1
Blackpool FC
L
2024-03-09
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Northampton Town FC
D
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.18
Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Northampton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.9
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Northampton Town FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Port Vale FC
53%
Northampton Town FC or Port Vale FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.4%
1 – 0
16.4%
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
3%
2 – 2
2.8%
3 – 2
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC
| Handicap | Northampton Town FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 25% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 15% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.