Port Vale FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Port Vale FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Vale Park.
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Assistant 1 Thomas Harty
- Assistant 2 Steve Durnall (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | Stevenage FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 09 Dec | Exeter City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Stevenage FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Port Vale FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Dec | Stevenage FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Dec | Reading FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Port Vale FC | Barnsley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #28 |
| 42 | Points | 0 |
| 46 | Played | 1 |
| 10 / 12 / 24 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 36 | Scored | 0 |
| 61 | Conceded | 1 |
| -25 | GD | -1 |
| 0.91 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 22% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Port Vale FC are 5th (42 pts). Barnsley FC are 28th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Vale Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Barnsley FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' 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 Kacper Lopata suffering a number of foals already.
- 13' A moment of madness from Luca Connell on 13 minutes earns him a card. Barnsley FC will be frustrated.
- 17' GOAL! Adam Phillips scores on 17. Assisted by Herbie Kane
- 22' Port Vale FC is showing some good football. However, Port Vale FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 27' Barnsley FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 32' John McAtee makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Barnsley FC are in front.
- 37' Magnificent from John McAtee! That is 26 goals in 329 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 42' It looks like no one’s ball. Port Vale FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' Ryan Loft makes way for Uche Ikpeazu at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Port Vale FC.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' Port Vale FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 64' Barnsley FC ring the changes. Devante Cole has done his job and it is now time for Sam Cosgrove to step up.
- 68' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Jamie McCart exits the field as Kacper Lopata enters on 68.
- 72' Ethan Chislett adds to his 0 season tally! Port Vale FC lead 1-3 — and this changes everything.
- 75' Jason Lowe catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 75.
- 76' Gavin Massey makes way for Ben Lomax at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Port Vale FC.
- 77' Port Vale FC make a change. Alex Iacovitti trudges off to be replaced by Jack Shorrock on 77 minutes.
- 78' Port Vale FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 83' The home supporters are growing impatient. Port Vale FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 88' Port Vale FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Barnsley FC's shape.
- 90' Jesse Debrah is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Barnsley FC take all three points.
Lineups
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
19
Gavin Massey ↓ Ben Lomax 76'
- 15
- 1
-
17
Alex Iacovitti ↓ Jack Shorrock 77'
- 10
-
9
Ryan Loft ↓ Uche Ikpeazu 46'
- 8
- 11
- 27
-
24
Rhys Walters ↓ James Wilson 46'
Bench
- 13
- 6
-
29
James Wilson ↑ 46'
-
12
Uche Ikpeazu ↑ 46'
- 5
-
23
Jack Shorrock ↑ 77'
-
30
Ben Lomax ↑ 76'
Coach
Andy Crosby
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
44
Devante Cole ↓ Sam Cosgrove 64'
- 8
- 1
-
45
John McAtee ↓ Fabio Jalo 64'
- 7
- 30
- 22
-
48
Luca Connell ↓ Jonathan Russell 46'
-
26
Jamie McCart ↓ Kacper Lopata 68'
- 6
Bench
- 23
- 17
- 20
-
9
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 64'
-
3
Jonathan Russell ↑ 46'
-
12
Fabio Jalo ↑ 64'
-
4
Kacper Lopata ↑ 68'
Coach
Neill Collins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Phillips | 4 |
| Liam Kitching | 3 |
| Devante Cole | 3 |
| John McAtee | 2 |
| Ethan Chislett | 1 |
| Jack Shorrock | 1 |
| Marc Roberts | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
Head to Head
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23
Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Port Vale FC or Barnsley FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.85
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 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Port Vale FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Barnsley FC
72%
Port Vale FC or Barnsley FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
8.5%
0 – 0
7.7%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC
| Handicap | Port Vale FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 21% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.