Port Vale FC vs Derby County FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Port Vale FC vs Derby County FC — League One at Vale Park.
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | Derby County FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Forest Green Rovers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Morecambe FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | Port Vale FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Jan | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Jan | Barnsley FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Dec | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Port Vale FC kicks off things out of here…
- 2' That is a Yellow card for Port Vale FC. Dennis Politic will be fuming at that decision.
- 7' Port Vale FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 12' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 12 minutes.
- 17' Port Vale FC have won 112 goals from 153 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 22' The 30-year-old Joseph Wildsmith has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 32' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 37' Malvind Benning has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 42' 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.
- 47' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 52' Over 52 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' The Belgium Funso-King Ojo breaks the deadlock on 56 minutes. 1-0!
- 61' Derby County FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 63' The crowd applauds Dennis Politic as he leaves the pitch. Ademipo Odubeko steps in for Port Vale FC.
- 68' Another change for Derby County FC made on 68 minute. Tom Barkhuizen leaves to be changed by James Collins.
- 73' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 74' The whistle greets Daniel Butterworth as he departs to be replaced by Tom Pett.
- 79' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 80' William Forrester gets the nod from Port Vale FC. He replaces Lewis Cass and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' Nathan Smith has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 88' David McGoldrick is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 89' What a strike from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing! The score is 1-2.
- 90' Jake Rooney is replacing David McGoldrick for the Derby County FC side.
- 90' Nathaniel Mendez-Laing has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The final score is 1-2.
Lineups
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
26
Daniel Butterworth ↓ Tom Pett 74'
- 19
- 25
- 14
- 6
- 7
- 11
- 33
-
2
Lewis Cass ↓ William Forrester 80'
- 8
Bench
- 17
- 13
-
23
Tom Pett ↑ 74'
- 1
-
21
Ademipo Odubeko ↑ 63'
-
15
William Forrester ↑ 80'
Coach
Darrell Clarke
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 3
- 33
- 8
- 11
-
7
Tom Barkhuizen ↓ James Collins 68'
- 1
-
10
David McGoldrick ↓ Jake Rooney 90'
-
4
Conor Hourihane ↓ Lewis Dobbin 68'
- 38
-
15
Haydon Roberts ↓ Tony Springett 80'
Bench
- 19
-
9
James Collins ↑ 68'
- 21
- 16
-
18
Lewis Dobbin ↑ 68'
-
22
Tony Springett ↑ 80'
-
34
Jake Rooney ↑ 90'
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Louie Sibley | 2 |
| Dwight Gayle | 1 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| James Wilson | 1 |
| Nathaniel Mendez-Laing | 1 |
| David McGoldrick | 1 |
| Funso-King Ojo | 1 |
Head to Head
Port Vale FC Form
Derby County FC Form
2023-01-24
Port Vale FC
1–2
Derby County FC
W
2023-01-21
Derby County FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2023-01-14
Cheltenham Town FC
2–3
Derby County FC
W
2023-01-08
Derby County FC
3–0
Barnsley FC
W
2023-01-02
Derby County FC
4–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2022-12-30
Derby County FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.28
Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Derby County FC xG
I would bet for:
Port Vale FC or Derby County FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Port Vale FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Derby County FC
68%
Port Vale FC or Derby County FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.5%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC
| Handicap | Port Vale FC covers | Push | Derby County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.