Port Vale FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Port Vale FC vs Exeter City FC — League One at Vale Park.
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | Exeter City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Jan | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | Port Vale FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Port Vale FC have kicked off against Exeter City FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Port Vale FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Gary Woods suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Port Vale FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Exeter City FC's shape.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Exeter City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 28' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alex Hartridge on 28.
- 33' Exeter City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 33.
- 38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 43' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Jonathan Grounds. He replaces Alex Hartridge on 46 minute.
- 48' Rekeem Harper has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 48.
- 53' With 0 assists to his name this season, James Scott is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Port Vale FC.
- 58' It’s high time Darrell Clarke made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 59' Exeter City FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 60' The deadlock is broken! William Forrester gets on the scoresheet on 60 minutes.
- 64' Josh Key has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Scott on 64 minute.
- 68' The referee has no hesitation. Samson Robinson is booked for Port Vale FC — Yellow card on 68.
- 73' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 75' Jack Sparkes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jake Caprice at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' Gavin Massey makes way for Ellis Harrison at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Port Vale FC.
- 85' Will Aimson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 86' A change in the Port Vale FC ranks — Samson Robinson exits the field as Malvind Benning enters on 86.
- 90' The whistle greets Matt Taylor as he departs to be replaced by Jamie Proctor.
- 90' The referee shows Port Vale FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- Port Vale FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Matt Taylor ↓ Jamie Proctor 90'
-
19
Gavin Massey ↓ Ellis Harrison 80'
- 14
- 23
- 6
- 7
- 1
- 8
- 15
- 27
- 5
Bench
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↑ 80'
-
13
Jamie Proctor ↑ 90'
- 25
- 10
-
11
Malvind Benning ↑ 86'
- 33
- 24
Coach
Darrell Clarke
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 6
- 14
- 26
- 8
-
16
Harry Kite ↓ Demetri Mitchell 75'
- 5
- 33
-
23
James Scott ↓ Josh Key 64'
-
2
Jake Caprice ↓ Jack Sparkes 75'
-
9
Jay Stansfield ↓ Joe White 75'
Bench
-
27
Jonathan Grounds ↑ 46'
- 18
-
3
Jack Sparkes ↑ 75'
-
12
Josh Key ↑ 64'
-
7
Demetri Mitchell ↑ 75'
-
11
Joe White ↑ 75'
- 15
Coach
Gary Caldwell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jevani Brown | 5 |
| Harry Kite | 2 |
| Millenic Alli | 2 |
| William Forrester | 1 |
| Ollie Arblaster | 1 |
| Ethan Chislett | 1 |
| Baylee Dipepa | 1 |
| Zak Jules | 1 |
Head to Head
Port Vale FC Form
Exeter City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.13
Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for:
Port Vale FC or Exeter City FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Port Vale FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Port Vale FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Exeter City FC
64%
Port Vale FC or Exeter City FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
10.2%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC
| Handicap | Port Vale FC covers | Push | Exeter City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 21% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.