Peterborough United FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Peterborough United FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Weston Homes Stadium.
- Peterborough United FC 13 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stephen Martin (England)
- Assistant 1 Jacob Lehane (England)
- Assistant 2 Garry Maskell
4 games this season
🟨 5.0/game
⚽ 11.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Port Vale FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Leyton Orient FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Carlisle United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Mar | Stevenage FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Burton Albion FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 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 |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
–/4
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
1/5
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
| Harry Leonard | 3 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Woods | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Peterborough United FC and Port Vale FC is underway.
- 5' 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.
- 7' Funso Ojo is having his name booked by the referee on 7.
- 12' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 17' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Peterborough United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 22' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Port Vale FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 27' Peterborough United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Port Vale FC backline.
- 32' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 37' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 42' Connor Ripley has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' Peterborough United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 46' The crowd applauds Funso Ojo as he leaves the pitch. Ethan Chislett steps in for Port Vale FC.
- 47' What a moment for Joel Randall! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Peterborough United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Port Vale FC's shape.
- 56' Harrison Burrows has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 56 minutes.
- 60' Uche Ikpeazu gets the nod from Port Vale FC. He replaces Ryan Loft and will look to change the dynamic.
- 61' Port Vale FC ring the changes. Gavin Massey has done his job and it is now time for Jack Shorrock to step up.
- 66' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 67' The crowd applauds Rhys Walters as he leaves the pitch. Baylee Dipepa steps in for Port Vale FC.
- 72' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 76' David Ajiboye has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ricky Jade-Jones on 76 minute.
- 77' The referee calls foul for Jason Lowe. He receives a card.
- 82' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 85' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Uche Ikpeazu on 85 minutes.
- 86' The deadlock is broken! Alex Iacovitti gets on the scoresheet on 86 minutes.
- 89' The crowd applauds Josh Knight as he leaves the pitch. Romoney Crichlow-Noble steps in for Peterborough United FC.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-0.
Lineups
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 21
- 3
- 27
- 14
- 10
- 11
- 17
- 22
- 4
- 2
Bench
- 9
-
16
David Ajiboye ↑ 76'
-
6
Romoney Crichlow-Noble ↑ 89'
- 1
- 8
-
18
Malik Mothersille ↑ 76'
- 36
Coach
Darren Ferguson
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
19
Gavin Massey ↓ Jack Shorrock 61'
- 15
- 1
- 6
- 17
-
9
Ryan Loft ↓ Uche Ikpeazu 60'
- 8
- 21
-
14
Funso Ojo ↓ Ethan Chislett 46'
-
24
Rhys Walters ↓ Baylee Dipepa 67'
Bench
- 13
- 20
-
12
Uche Ikpeazu ↑ 60'
-
10
Ethan Chislett ↑ 46'
- 27
-
23
Jack Shorrock ↑ 61'
-
25
Baylee Dipepa ↑ 67'
Coach
Andy Crosby
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ephron Mason-Clark | 3 |
| Ethon Archer | 2 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 2 |
| Harrison Burrows | 1 |
| Joel Randall | 1 |
| Joe Ward | 1 |
| James Dornelly | 1 |
| Ryan Croasdale | 1 |
Head to Head
Peterborough United FC Form
2024-04-10
Peterborough United FC
3–0
Port Vale FC
W
2024-04-01
Leyton Orient FC
1–2
Peterborough United FC
W
2024-03-29
Peterborough United FC
1–3
Carlisle United FC
L
2024-03-16
Peterborough United FC
0–1
Portsmouth FC
L
2024-03-13
Peterborough United FC
3–1
Stevenage FC
W
2024-03-09
Burton Albion FC
1–3
Peterborough United FC
W
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62
Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Peterborough United FC to win 59% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Peterborough United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Peterborough United FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Port Vale FC
41%
Peterborough United FC or Port Vale FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Peterborough United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.4%
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
12%
0 – 0
11.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
5.9%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 0
2.6%
0 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC
| Handicap | Peterborough United FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 18% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 25% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

