Port Vale FC vs Peterborough United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Port Vale FC vs Peterborough United FC — League One at Vale Park.
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Peterborough United FC 13 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marc Edwards
- Assistant 1 Richard Wigglesworth
- Assistant 2 Grant Taylor
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Oct | Stevenage FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Sep | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Port Vale FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Carlisle United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
–/4
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
1/5
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
| Harry Leonard | 3 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Woods | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Port Vale FC launch into their encounter with Peterborough United FC.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Peterborough United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 14' What a strike from Ephron Mason-Clark! The score is 0-1.
- 19' Port Vale FC is showing some good football. However, Port Vale FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 24' The referee shows Peterborough United FC player a card on 24.
- 29' It looks like no one’s ball. Port Vale FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 32' That looks like a foul for a card for Ben Garrity.
- 37' Port Vale FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Peterborough United FC backline.
- 41' The crowd applauds Archie Collins as he leaves the pitch. Jadel Katongo steps in for Peterborough United FC.
- 45' Jesse Debrah is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kofi Balmer at the 45 minute mark.
- 46' A tactical swap from Port Vale FC — Uche Ikpeazu on, Ryan Loft off on 46 minutes.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Andy Crosby might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' Kwame Poku has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 55.
- 60' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 62' Another substitution for Peterborough United FC to replace Kwame Poku by David Ajiboye on 62 minute.
- 67' Port Vale FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 70' The Port Vale FC manager makes a substitution. Gavin Massey departs to be replaced by Thomas Sang.
- 73' Poor challenge from Peter Kioso. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 76' Peterborough United FC ring the changes. Ricky Jade-Jones has done his job and it is now time for Ryan De Havilland to step up.
- 79' Hector Matthew Kyprianou has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 79.
- 83' The whistle greets Harrison Burrows as he departs to be replaced by Jonson Clarke-Harris.
- 88' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Romoney Crichlow-Noble on 90.
- The final score is 0-1.
Lineups
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
19
Gavin Massey ↓ Thomas Sang 70'
- 1
- 7
- 6
- 10
-
5
Kofi Balmer ↓ Jesse Debrah 45'
-
9
Ryan Loft ↓ Uche Ikpeazu 46'
- 8
-
18
Ollie Arblaster ↓ Alfie Devine 70'
- 14
Bench
- 13
-
12
Uche Ikpeazu ↑ 46'
-
4
Thomas Sang ↑ 70'
-
11
Alfie Devine ↑ 70'
- 44
- 21
-
27
Jesse Debrah ↑ 45'
Coach
Andy Crosby
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 3
-
27
Archie Collins ↓ Jadel Katongo 41'
-
14
Joel Randall ↓ Zak Sturge 76'
- 10
-
11
Kwame Poku ↓ David Ajiboye 62'
- 17
- 22
- 4
- 1
- 30
Bench
-
9
Jonson Clarke-Harris ↑ 83'
-
16
David Ajiboye ↑ 62'
-
6
Romoney Crichlow-Noble ↑ 83'
-
8
Ryan De Havilland ↑ 76'
- 25
-
2
Jadel Katongo ↑ 41'
-
15
Zak Sturge ↑ 76'
Coach
Darren Ferguson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ephron Mason-Clark | 3 |
| Ethon Archer | 2 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 2 |
| James Dornelly | 1 |
| Ryan Croasdale | 1 |
| Harrison Burrows | 1 |
| Joel Randall | 1 |
| Joe Ward | 1 |
Head to Head
Port Vale FC Form
Peterborough United FC Form
2023-10-24
Port Vale FC
0–1
Peterborough United FC
W
2023-10-21
Peterborough United FC
2–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2023-10-07
Peterborough United FC
2–0
Lincoln City FC
W
2023-10-03
Carlisle United FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2023-09-30
Peterborough United FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2023-09-23
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.73
Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Peterborough United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Peterborough United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.98
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Port Vale FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Peterborough United FC
78%
Port Vale FC or Peterborough United FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Peterborough United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 2
10.3%
1 – 0
8.8%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
4.5%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.3%
2 – 2
2.9%
0 – 4
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC
| Handicap | Port Vale FC covers | Push | Peterborough United 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%
✓
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.