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 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Assistant 1 Thomas Harty
- Assistant 2 Steve Durnall (England)
7 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 5.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Barnsley FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/6
61-75
3/6
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Port Vale FC and Barnsley FC has kicked off!
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' 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.
- 13' Poor challenge from Luca Connell. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 17' Against the run of play, Adam Phillips has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 22' Port Vale FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 27' 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.
- 32' John McAtee doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 37' John McAtee with the second goal in the match!
- 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' The Port Vale FC bench stirs into life. Ryan Loft is withdrawn and Uche Ikpeazu gets his opportunity.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Barnsley FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 56' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Port Vale FC and Barnsley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 61' Port Vale FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 64' It is a substitution in Barnsley FC team. Devante Cole is replaced by Sam Cosgrove on 64 minute.
- 68' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Jamie McCart exits the field as Kacper Lopata enters on 68.
- 72' Against the run of play, Ethan Chislett has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 75' Jason Lowe was booked on 75.
- 76' Port Vale FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ben Lomax is hanging Gavin Massey on the field on 76 minute.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Jack Shorrock. He replaces Alex Iacovitti on 77 minute.
- 78' Poor challenge from Ben Garrity. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 83' Port Vale FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Barnsley FC's shape.
- 88' Sam Cosgrove needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 90' It’s a booking for Port Vale FC player. Jesse Debrah gets a card.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Barnsley FC players.
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 |
| Jack Shorrock | 1 |
| Marc Roberts | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 1 |
Head to Head
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.53
Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.15
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Barnsley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Port Vale FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Barnsley FC
72%
Port Vale FC or Barnsley FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Barnsley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
6.2%
1 – 3
6.1%
0 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
4.9%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4.1%
0 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.4%
1 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC
| Handicap | Port Vale FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 14% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 20% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 15% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.