Port Vale FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Port Vale FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Vale Park.
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stephen Martin (England)
- Assistant 1 Mark Dwyer
- Assistant 2 Ian Cooper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec | Port Vale FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Dec | Forest Green Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Dec | Carlisle United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Jerry Yates | 3 G | |
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Vale Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Daniel Grimshaw needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 10' Blackpool FC have won 487 goals from 397 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 18' Albie Morgan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 18.
- 23' 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.
- 28' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 31' A meaty challenge results in booking for Callum Connolly on 31.
- 36' 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.
- 39' What a moment for Ben Garrity! That strike on 39 puts his side firmly in control.
- 44' Both keepers have barely been tested. Port Vale FC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' Kyle Joseph has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jake Beesley on 45 minute.
- 46' It is a substitution in Blackpool FC team. Oliver Norburn is replaced by Matty Virtue on 46 minute.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' Poor challenge from Alfie Devine. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 57' The deadlock is broken! James Wilson gets on the scoresheet on 57 minutes.
- 62' A tactical swap from Blackpool FC — Owen Dale on, Dominic Thompson off on 62 minutes.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Loft. He replaces James Wilson on 65 minute.
- 70' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 72' Baylee Dipepa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Uche Ikpeazu on 72 minute.
- 77' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 78' Fresh legs for Port Vale FC! Conor Grant comes on to replace Jack Shorrock.
- 80' Against the run of play, Nathan Smith has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 85' With 0 assists to his name this season, Connor Ripley is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Port Vale FC.
- 90' It looks like no one’s ball. Blackpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Port Vale FC and Blackpool FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 1
- 6
-
29
James Wilson ↓ Ryan Loft 65'
-
12
Uche Ikpeazu ↓ Baylee Dipepa 72'
- 10
- 8
- 11
- 27
-
23
Jack Shorrock ↓ Conor Grant 78'
- 30
Bench
- 13
-
15
Conor Grant ↑ 78'
- 17
- 5
-
9
Ryan Loft ↑ 65'
- 24
-
25
Baylee Dipepa ↑ 72'
Coach
Andy Crosby
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 8
- 3
- 2
-
6
Oliver Norburn ↓ Matty Virtue 46'
- 32
- 11
-
23
Dominic Thompson ↓ Owen Dale 62'
-
18
Jake Beesley ↓ Kyle Joseph 45'
- 20
- 22
Bench
- 1
-
7
Owen Dale ↑ 62'
- 24
-
9
Kyle Joseph ↑ 45'
- 10
- 33
-
17
Matty Virtue ↑ 46'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nathan Smith | 1 |
| James Wilson | 1 |
| Ben Garrity | 1 |
Port Vale FC Form
Blackpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.71
Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Port Vale FC to win 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Port Vale FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Port Vale FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Blackpool FC
45%
Port Vale FC or Blackpool FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Port Vale FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
11.9%
2 – 0
10.7%
0 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.4%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC
| Handicap | Port Vale FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 24% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.