Port Vale FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Port Vale FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Vale Park.
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May | Port Vale FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Apr | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Cambridge United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | Exeter City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Port Vale FC | Plymouth Argyle FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #8 |
| 42 | Points | 73 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 10 / 12 / 24 | W / D / L | 22 / 7 / 17 |
| 36 | Scored | 75 |
| 61 | Conceded | 63 |
| -25 | GD | +12 |
| 0.91 | PPG | 1.59 |
| 22% | Win % | 48% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Port Vale FC are 22nd (42 pts). Plymouth Argyle FC are 8th (73 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Vale Park. Port Vale FC are looking to make home advantage count against Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 3' The England James Plant breaks the deadlock on 3 minutes. 1-0!
- 8' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Port Vale FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 13' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 18' Port Vale FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Plymouth Argyle FC backline.
- 23' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 28' Port Vale FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 33' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 34' A stunning finish from Adam Randell — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 38' Joe Edwards does the damage! The net is bulging and Plymouth Argyle FC surge ahead!
- 43' Plymouth Argyle FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 43.
- 46' Finn Azaz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Danny Mayor on 46 minute.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' Northern Ireland international Aaron Donnelly has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 57' Another substitution for Port Vale FC to replace Daniel Butterworth by Tom Pett on 57 minute.
- 61' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Finn Azaz makes it 1-3.
- 61' It is a substitution in Plymouth Argyle FC team. Niall Ennis is replaced by Ryan Hardie on 61 minute.
- 64' The crowd applauds Aaron Donnelly as he leaves the pitch. Lewis Cass steps in for Port Vale FC.
- 69' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 72' It is a substitution in Plymouth Argyle FC team. Callum Wright is replaced by Jay Matete on 72 minute.
- 77' Conor Grant needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 78' Jamie Proctor has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gavin Massey on 78 minute.
- 81' The referee calls foul for Finn Azaz. He receives a Yellow card.
- 84' A tactical swap from Plymouth Argyle FC — Conor Grant on, Bali Mumba off on 84 minutes.
- 89' It looks surprising Port Vale FC does not make any changes. Nathan Smith has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 1-3 the final result. Port Vale FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Daniel Butterworth ↓ Tom Pett 57'
-
19
Gavin Massey ↓ Jamie Proctor 78'
- 14
- 6
- 7
- 10
- 11
-
9
James Wilson ↓ Matt Taylor 64'
- 1
-
5
Aaron Donnelly ↓ Lewis Cass 64'
- 29
Bench
-
20
Matt Taylor ↑ 64'
-
13
Jamie Proctor ↑ 78'
- 25
-
23
Tom Pett ↑ 57'
- 33
-
2
Lewis Cass ↑ 64'
Coach
Andy Crosby
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
17
Bali Mumba ↓ Conor Grant 84'
- 6
-
10
Danny Mayor ↓ Finn Azaz 46'
- 8
- 5
- 3
- 25
- 20
-
11
Niall Ennis ↓ Ryan Hardie 61'
-
26
Callum Wright ↓ Jay Matete 72'
Bench
-
15
Conor Grant ↑ 84'
- 16
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↑ 61'
-
28
Jay Matete ↑ 72'
- 32
-
18
Finn Azaz ↑ 46'
- 21
Coach
Steven Schumacher
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aribim Pepple | 2 |
| Joe Edwards | 1 |
| Adam Randell | 1 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
| Matt Taylor | 1 |
| James Plant | 1 |
| Connor Hall | 1 |
| Tom Conlon | 1 |
Head to Head
Port Vale FC Form
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2023-05-07
Port Vale FC
1–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2023-04-29
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Burton Albion FC
W
2023-04-25
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2023-04-22
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2023-04-18
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2023-04-15
Exeter City FC
0–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.07
Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Plymouth Argyle 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
52%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
75%
Port Vale FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
8.8%
0 – 0
8.4%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 1
5.9%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
5%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC
| Handicap | Port Vale FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 23% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.