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 8 games · 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
1/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
| Aribim Pepple | 3 G | |
| Oliver Irow | 3 G | |
| Harvey White | 2 G | 1 A |
| Will Evans | 2 G | |
| Xavier Amaechi | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Port Vale FC to score. At the same time, Plymouth Argyle FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 3' What a strike from James Plant! The score is 1-0.
- 8' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steven Schumacher might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 13' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 18' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 23' Port Vale FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Plymouth Argyle FC backline.
- 28' The 35-year-old Joe Edwards has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 33' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 34' Adam Randell has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 34 minutes.
- 38' Goal! Joe Edwards scores his 21 goal in 65 matches.
- 43' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Plymouth Argyle FC ring the changes. Danny Mayor has done his job and it is now time for Finn Azaz to step up.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Port Vale FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' A quiet spell here at Vale Park. Port Vale FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 57' Port Vale FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tom Pett is hanging Daniel Butterworth on the field on 57 minute.
- 61' What composure from Finn Azaz! The Ireland international strokes it home. 1-3.
- 61' Another change for Plymouth Argyle FC made on 61 minute. Niall Ennis leaves to be changed by Ryan Hardie.
- 64' Port Vale FC make a change. Aaron Donnelly trudges off to be replaced by Lewis Cass on 64 minutes.
- 69' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 72' Plymouth Argyle FC make a change. Callum Wright trudges off to be replaced by Jay Matete on 72 minutes.
- 77' Over 77 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 78' Port Vale FC ring the changes. Gavin Massey has done his job and it is now time for Jamie Proctor to step up.
- 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Finn Azaz on 81 minutes.
- 84' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Conor Grant is hanging Bali Mumba on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- Full Time. Plymouth Argyle FC beats Port Vale FC
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 |
| Matt Taylor | 1 |
| James Plant | 1 |
| Connor Hall | 1 |
| Tom Conlon | 1 |
| James Wilson | 1 |
| Joe Edwards | 1 |
| Adam Randell | 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
2 / 4
1.25
Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Port Vale FC or Plymouth Argyle FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Port Vale FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
68%
Port Vale FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC
| Handicap | Port Vale FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.