Port Vale FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Port Vale FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Vale Park.
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Cambridge United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Exeter City FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 10 Apr | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Port Vale FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Derby County FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
6/3
61-75
4/5
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cambridge United FC
| Ben Knight | 4 G | 2 A |
| Shayne Lavery | 3 G | 2 A |
| Sullay Kaikai | 3 G | 1 A |
| Gassan Ahadme | 3 G | |
| Zak Bradshaw | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Vale Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Port Vale FC and Cambridge United FC.
- 5' The 33-year-old Connor Ripley has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Barry Corr will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' Cambridge United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Port Vale FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Port Vale FC in their trying to find a way past Cambridge United FC's compact .
- 45' Port Vale FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Baylee Dipepa, as he is very good at scoring at Vale Park with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 55' Cambridge United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 60' Port Vale FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cambridge United FC backline.
- 65' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 70' Jesse Debrah has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 153 appearances.
- 75' Jensen Weir is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cambridge United FC tonight.
- 80' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 85' Port Vale FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' The travelling Cambridge United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.
Lineups
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 1
- 6
- 17
- 12
- 10
- 8
- 27
- 23
- 24
- 25
Bench
- 16
- 13
- 7
- 14
- 5
- 28
Coach
Darren Moore
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 7
- 21
- 6
- 3
- 26
- 4
- 15
- 23
- 25
- 2
Bench
- 14
- 10
- 24
- 9
- 19
- 38
- 31
Coach
Barry Corr
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paul Digby | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| Lloyd Jones | 1 |
| Ben Garrity | 1 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
Head to Head
Port Vale FC Form
Cambridge United FC Form
2024-04-27
Port Vale FC
0–0
Cambridge United FC
D
2024-04-23
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2024-04-20
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Derby County FC
L
2024-04-16
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-04-13
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2024-04-06
Blackpool FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.97
Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Port Vale FC or Draw 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.92
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Port Vale FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
64%
Port Vale FC or Cambridge United FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
1 – 0
12.8%
0 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 1
6.4%
0 – 2
6.3%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
2.1%
3 – 0
2.1%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC
| Handicap | Port Vale FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.