Port Vale FC vs Burton Albion FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Port Vale FC vs Burton Albion FC — League One at Vale Park.
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | Morecambe FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Feb | Exeter City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar | Port Vale FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 14 Mar | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–5 | L |
| 11 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 25 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Port Vale FC | Burton Albion FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #17 |
| 42 | Points | 54 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 10 / 12 / 24 | W / D / L | 13 / 15 / 18 |
| 36 | Scored | 50 |
| 61 | Conceded | 60 |
| -25 | GD | -10 |
| 0.91 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 22% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Port Vale FC are 22nd (42 pts). Burton Albion FC are 17th (54 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Vale Park!
- 2' Ellis Harrison adds to his 0 season tally! Port Vale FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 7' William Forrester has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 8' GOAL! Dale Taylor scores on 8.
- 13' Port Vale FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 18' It’s high time Dino Maamria made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 21' A meaty challenge results in booking for Zac Ashworth on 21.
- 26' 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.
- 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ciaran Gilligan made 372 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' The whistle greets William Forrester as he departs to be replaced by Derek Agyakwa.
- 40' The -year-old Samson Robinson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 43' Charlie Kirk was booked on 43.
- 48' The Wales Jonny Smith breaks the deadlock on 48 minutes. 1-2!
- 53' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Port Vale FC and Burton Albion FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 54' A meaty challenge results in booking for Conor Shaughnessy on 54.
- 59' Burton Albion FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' The Port Vale FC manager makes a substitution. Samson Robinson departs to be replaced by Gavin Massey.
- 62' The Port Vale FC bench stirs into life. Matt Taylor is withdrawn and James Wilson gets his opportunity.
- 65' The referee calls foul for Dennis Politic. He receives a Yellow card.
- 67' Dale Taylor adds to his 0 season tally! Burton Albion FC lead 1-3 — and this changes everything.
- 72' The crowd applauds Ellis Harrison as he leaves the pitch. Jamie Proctor steps in for Port Vale FC.
- 75' It’s a booking for Port Vale FC player. Derek Agyakwa gets a Yellow card.
- 77' Another substitution for Burton Albion FC to replace Jonny Smith by Ciaran Gilligan on 77 minute.
- 80' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jamie Proctor makes it 2-3.
- 85' Time for substitution for Burton Albion FC. Charlie Kirk is replaced by Josh Walker.
- 90' 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.
- 2-3 the final result. Port Vale FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Matt Taylor ↓ James Wilson 62'
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↓ Jamie Proctor 72'
- 14
- 23
- 6
- 7
-
10
Tom Conlon ↓ Dennis Politic 62'
- 1
- 15
-
27
Samson Robinson ↓ Gavin Massey 61'
- 5
Bench
- 17
-
13
Jamie Proctor ↑ 72'
-
19
Gavin Massey ↑ 61'
- 25
-
9
James Wilson ↑ 62'
-
33
Dennis Politic ↑ 62'
-
24
Derek Agyakwa ↑ 35'
Coach
Darrell Clarke
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 7
- 12
- 2
- 16
-
10
Charlie Kirk ↓ Josh Walker 85'
- 5
-
11
Jonny Smith ↓ Ciaran Gilligan 77'
- 44
- 8
- 17
Bench
- 38
-
25
Ciaran Gilligan ↑ 77'
- 27
- 24
-
14
Josh Walker ↑ 85'
- 28
Coach
Dino Maamria
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ellis Harrison | 2 |
| Ben Garrity | 2 |
| Dale Taylor | 2 |
| Bez Lubala | 1 |
| Ollie Arblaster | 1 |
| Ryan Loft | 1 |
| Gavin Massey | 1 |
| Lewis Cass | 1 |
Head to Head
Port Vale FC Form
Burton Albion FC Form
2023-03-18
Port Vale FC
2–3
Burton Albion FC
W
2023-03-14
Burton Albion FC
2–5
Peterborough United FC
L
2023-03-11
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2023-03-04
Ipswich Town FC
4–0
Burton Albion FC
L
2023-02-25
Burton Albion FC
0–0
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2023-02-18
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Burton Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Port Vale FC or Burton Albion FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Port Vale FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
62%
Port Vale FC or Burton Albion FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC
| Handicap | Port Vale FC covers | Push | Burton Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.