Port Vale FC vs Leyton Orient FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Port Vale FC vs Leyton Orient FC — League One at Vale Park.
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Leyton Orient FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Jackson
- Assistant 1 Daniel Jarvis (England)
- Assistant 2 Emily Carney (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Leyton Orient FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Jan | Carlisle United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Port Vale FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | Carlisle United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Jan | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Port Vale FC | Leyton Orient FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #20 |
| 42 | Points | 52 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 10 / 12 / 24 | W / D / L | 14 / 10 / 22 |
| 36 | Scored | 59 |
| 61 | Conceded | 71 |
| -25 | GD | -12 |
| 0.91 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 22% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Port Vale FC are 22nd (42 pts). Leyton Orient FC are 20th (52 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Vale Park as Port Vale FC face off against Leyton Orient FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' 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.
- 16' Leyton Orient FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 21' Leyton Orient FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 26' Ryan Loft has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 57 appearances.
- 31' Port Vale FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
- 41' Port Vale FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Leyton Orient FC's shape.
- 46' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 51' Leyton Orient FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' What a strike from Idris El Mizouni! The score is 0-1.
- 65' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 68' Baylee Dipepa gets the nod from Port Vale FC. He replaces Ryan Loft and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' Robert Hunt gets the nod from Leyton Orient FC. He replaces George Moncur and will look to change the dynamic.
- 72' The Leyton Orient FC manager makes a substitution. Shaqai Forde departs to be replaced by Oliver O'Neill.
- 74' Theodore Archibald has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 74.
- 75' A change in the Port Vale FC ranks — Funso Ojo exits the field as Nathan Smith enters on 75.
- 79' The whistle greets Theodore Archibald as he departs to be replaced by Darren Pratley.
- 81' Port Vale FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alexander Mighten is hanging Thomas Sang on the field on 81 minute.
- 86' Brandon Cooper has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 88' Joe Pigott is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ruel Sotiriou at the 88 minute mark.
- With this win, Leyton Orient FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 20
- 1
- 29
- 10
-
4
Thomas Sang ↓ Alexander Mighten 81'
-
9
Ryan Loft ↓ Baylee Dipepa 68'
-
14
Funso Ojo ↓ Nathan Smith 75'
- 5
- 27
- 23
Bench
- 13
- 19
- 15
-
6
Nathan Smith ↑ 75'
-
11
Alexander Mighten ↑ 81'
- 3
-
25
Baylee Dipepa ↑ 68'
Coach
Andy Crosby
Leyton Orient FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
10
Ruel Sotiriou ↓ Joe Pigott 88'
- 12
-
14
George Moncur ↓ Robert Hunt 71'
- 11
- 15
- 22
- 1
- 8
-
17
Shaqai Forde ↓ Oliver O'Neill 72'
- 2
Bench
-
9
Joe Pigott ↑ 88'
-
18
Darren Pratley ↑ 79'
- 13
- 20
- 47
-
32
Robert Hunt ↑ 71'
-
21
Oliver O'Neill ↑ 72'
Coach
Richie Wellens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Idris El Mizouni | 1 |
Head to Head
Port Vale FC Form
Leyton Orient FC Form
2024-02-06
Port Vale FC
0–1
Leyton Orient FC
W
2024-02-03
Leyton Orient FC
3–2
Carlisle United FC
W
2024-01-27
Reading FC
1–1
Leyton Orient FC
D
2024-01-20
Leyton Orient FC
1–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2024-01-13
Portsmouth FC
0–3
Leyton Orient FC
W
2024-01-01
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Leyton Orient FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.76
Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Leyton Orient FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leyton Orient FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Port Vale FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Leyton Orient FC
77%
Port Vale FC or Leyton Orient FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
15.4%
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 2
10.2%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
4.6%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.4%
2 – 2
3.1%
2 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC
| Handicap | Port Vale FC covers | Push | Leyton Orient FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 14% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 25% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Leyton Orient FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

