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 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stephen Martin (England)
- Assistant 1 Mark Dwyer
- Assistant 2 Ian Cooper
4 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 13.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
14%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Jerry Yates | 2 G | |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Port Vale FC get us underway at Vale Park.
- 5' Port Vale FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jake Beesley, as he is very good at scoring at Vale Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 18' Albie Morgan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 18.
- 23' It’s high time Andy Crosby made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 28' Blackpool FC is showing some good football. However, Blackpool FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 31' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Callum Connolly on 31 minutes.
- 36' Port Vale FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackpool FC backline.
- 39' Magnificent from Ben Garrity! That is 14 goals in 389 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 44' Nathan Smith has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 153 appearances.
- 45' A tactical swap from Blackpool FC — Kyle Joseph on, Jake Beesley off on 45 minutes.
- 46' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Oliver Norburn has done his job and it is now time for Matty Virtue to step up.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 55' Controversy at the stadium! Alfie Devine argues furiously but the card stands.
- 57' James Wilson adds to his 0 season tally! Port Vale FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 62' Another substitution for Blackpool FC to replace Dominic Thompson by Owen Dale on 62 minute.
- 65' James Wilson makes way for Ryan Loft at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Port Vale FC.
- 70' The home supporters are growing impatient. Port Vale FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 72' It is a substitution in Port Vale FC team. Uche Ikpeazu is replaced by Baylee Dipepa on 72 minute.
- 77' 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.
- 78' Jack Shorrock makes way for Conor Grant at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Port Vale FC.
- 80' GOAL! Nathan Smith scores on 80.
- 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' It looks surprising Port Vale FC does not make any changes. Uche Ikpeazu has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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.