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 | 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
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Port Vale FC and Derby County FC is underway.
- 2' That is a Yellow card for Port Vale FC. Dennis Politic will be fuming at that decision.
- 7' 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.
- 12' It’s high time Paul Warne made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 17' The travelling Derby County FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 22' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 27' Joseph Wildsmith is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Derby County FC so far.
- 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Port Vale FC and Derby County FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 47' Derby County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 47.
- 52' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Darrell Clarke will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' GOAL! Funso-King Ojo fires home to make it 1-0!
- 61' Both keepers have barely been tested. Port Vale FC and Derby County FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 63' Time for substitution for Port Vale FC. Dennis Politic is replaced by Ademipo Odubeko.
- 68' Derby County FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Collins is hanging Tom Barkhuizen on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Port Vale FC that had 153 games and scored 112 goals.
- 74' Another change for Port Vale FC made on 74 minute. Daniel Butterworth leaves to be changed by Tom Pett.
- 79' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Port Vale FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 80' The Port Vale FC manager makes a substitution. Lewis Cass departs to be replaced by William Forrester.
- 85' Derby County FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 88' GOAL! David McGoldrick fires home to make it 1-1!
- 89' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 90' The crowd applauds David McGoldrick as he leaves the pitch. Jake Rooney steps in for Derby County FC.
- 90' The referee shows Derby County FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- 1-2 the final result. Port Vale FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| James Wilson | 1 |
| Nathaniel Mendez-Laing | 1 |
| David McGoldrick | 1 |
| Funso-King Ojo | 1 |
| Tyreece John-Jules | 1 |
| Dwight Gayle | 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.

