Port Vale FC vs Carlisle United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Port Vale FC vs Carlisle United FC — League One at Vale Park.
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Carlisle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tom Reeves
- Assistant 1 Stephen Wade
- Assistant 2 Mark Jones
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 5.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Carlisle United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Aug | Blackpool FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Aug | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Barnsley FC | A | 0–7 | L |
| 07 May | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Port Vale FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Aug | Exeter City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Aug | Oxford United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Aug | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Nov | Walsall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Port Vale FC get us underway at Vale Park.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Port Vale FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Port Vale FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Owen Moxon, as he is very good at scoring at Vale Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Carlisle United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ethan Chislett is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Carlisle United FC.
- 35' Carlisle United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' Port Vale FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' Port Vale FC have won 112 goals from 153 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 50' James Wilson does the damage! The net is bulging and Port Vale FC surge ahead!
- 55' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 60' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Port Vale FC and Carlisle United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 61' Ben Garrity is replacing Ethan Chislett for the Port Vale FC side.
- 66' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 68' The Carlisle United FC manager makes a substitution. Sean Maguire departs to be replaced by Jordan Gibson.
- 73' Carlisle United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 76' A tactical swap from Port Vale FC — Alfie Devine on, Gavin Massey off on 76 minutes.
- 81' Jack Armer is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Carlisle United FC tonight.
- 84' Jason Lowe is replacing Ollie Arblaster for the Port Vale FC side.
- 85' Thomas Sang is ready to make an impact after coming on for James Plant at the 85 minute mark.
- 90' Carlisle United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Carlisle United FC.
Lineups
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Gavin Massey ↓ Alfie Devine 76'
- 1
- 7
- 6
- 17
-
29
James Wilson ↓ Joshua Thomas 76'
-
10
Ethan Chislett ↓ Ben Garrity 61'
- 2
-
18
Ollie Arblaster ↓ Jason Lowe 84'
-
21
James Plant ↓ Thomas Sang 85'
- 14
Bench
-
16
Jason Lowe ↑ 84'
- 13
-
4
Thomas Sang ↑ 85'
-
8
Ben Garrity ↑ 61'
-
11
Alfie Devine ↑ 76'
-
44
Joshua Thomas ↑ 76'
- 23
Coach
Andy Crosby
Carlisle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
-
24
Sean Maguire ↓ Jordan Gibson 68'
- 6
- 8
- 5
- 10
- 3
- 25
- 2
- 27
- 4
Bench
- 26
- 9
- 1
- 11
- 15
- 12
-
7
Jordan Gibson ↑ 68'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Wilson | 1 |
| Jon Mellish | 1 |
| Jordan Gibson | 1 |
| Ben Garrity | 1 |
Head to Head
Port Vale FC Form
Carlisle United FC Form
2023-08-26
Port Vale FC
1–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2023-08-19
Carlisle United FC
0–2
Exeter City FC
L
2023-08-15
Carlisle United FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2023-08-12
Oxford United FC
1–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2023-08-05
Carlisle United FC
1–1
Fleetwood Town FC
D
2022-11-26
Walsall FC
2–1
Carlisle United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.2
Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.67
Carlisle United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Port Vale FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.87
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Port Vale FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Carlisle United FC
49%
Port Vale FC or Carlisle United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
4.2%
1 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
3%
2 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC
| Handicap | Port Vale FC covers | Push | Carlisle United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 14% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 26% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 14% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.