Thursday , 2 July 2026

Port Vale FC vs Stevenage FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 2

FA Cup · 2023-24
Port Vale FC
3 – 4
Full Time
Stevenage FC
Tue 12 Dec 2023 · 19:45 UTC Vale Park 2,073 HT 45' · FT 45'
Ben Garrity 6' 1–0
Ben Garrity 55' 2–0
2–1 81' Harvey White
2–2 90+6' Kane Hemmings
Ryan Loft 114' 3–2
3–3 119' Nathan Thompson
Y 50' Louis Thompson
Y 50' Nathan Thompson
Alex Iacovitti 69' Y
Connor Ripley 90' Y
Ben Garrity 106' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Port Vale FC vs Stevenage FC — FA Cup at Vale Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Tom Nield
  • Assistant 1 Christopher Ward
  • Assistant 2 Johnathon Bickerdike (England)

Head-to-Head

3
3
Port Vale FC 6 games · Avg 3.2 goals Stevenage FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-12 Port Vale FC 3–4 Stevenage FC 2023-12-02 Stevenage FC 1–1 Port Vale FC 2023-10-21 Stevenage FC 0–0 Port Vale FC

Recent Form

Port Vale FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Dec Stevenage FC H 3–4 L
09 Dec Exeter City FC A 1–0 W
02 Dec Stevenage FC A 1–1 D
28 Nov Derby County FC H 0–1 L
25 Nov Shrewsbury Town FC A 1–2 L
14 Nov Burton Albion FC A 2–0 W
Stevenage FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Dec Port Vale FC A 4–3 W
09 Dec Burton Albion FC A 2–1 W
02 Dec Port Vale FC H 1–1 D
28 Nov Peterborough United FC H 2–2 D
25 Nov Fleetwood Town FC A 3–0 W
18 Nov Lincoln City FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
67% Clean Sheets
Port Vale FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Top Scorers (This Season)

Port Vale FC
Ben Waine 3 G
Devante Cole 2 G 2 A
Ruari Paton 2 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, Stevenage FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Ryan Loft, a England , has 20 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 6' What a strike from Ben Garrity! The score is 1-0.
  • 11' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 11 minutes.
  • 16' Funso Ojo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 21' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 26' A quiet spell here at Vale Park. Stevenage FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 31' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Port Vale FC and Stevenage FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 41' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Andy Crosby will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 46' Conor Grant has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gavin Massey on 46 minute.
  • 50' Louis Thompson was booked on 50.
  • 55' GOAL! Ben Garrity fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 60' Port Vale FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 65' 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 Harrison Neal suffering a number of foals already.
  • 67' The whistle greets Ben Thompson as he departs to be replaced by Harvey White.
  • 69' Alex Iacovitti is having his name booked by the referee on 69.
  • 74' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Port Vale FC and Stevenage FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 79' Stevenage FC is showing some good football. However, Stevenage FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 81' Magnificent from Harvey White! That is 5 goals in 385 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 83' Another substitution for Port Vale FC to replace Ethan Chislett by Ryan Loft on 83 minute.
  • 88' Port Vale FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Connor Ripley on 90.
  • 90' A tactical swap from Port Vale FC — Ben Lomax on, Conor Grant off on 90 minutes.
  • The points are shared — Port Vale FC 3-4 Stevenage FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Port Vale FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Andy Crosby

Stevenage FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Evans

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ben Garrity 2
Jamie Reid 2
Funso Ojo 2
Harvey White 1
Ryan Loft 1
Terence Vancooten 1
Kane Hemmings 1
Nathan Thompson 1

Head to Head

2023-12-12 Port Vale FC 3–4 Stevenage FC 2023-12-02 Stevenage FC 1–1 Port Vale FC 2023-10-21 Stevenage FC 0–0 Port Vale FC

Port Vale FC Form

2023-12-12 Port Vale FC 3–4 Stevenage FC L 2023-12-09 Exeter City FC 0–1 Port Vale FC W 2023-12-02 Stevenage FC 1–1 Port Vale FC D 2023-11-28 Port Vale FC 0–1 Derby County FC L 2023-11-25 Shrewsbury Town FC 2–1 Port Vale FC L 2023-11-14 Burton Albion FC 0–2 Port Vale FC W

Stevenage FC Form

2023-12-12 Port Vale FC 3–4 Stevenage FC W 2023-12-09 Burton Albion FC 1–2 Stevenage FC W 2023-12-02 Stevenage FC 1–1 Port Vale FC D 2023-11-28 Stevenage FC 2–2 Peterborough United FC D 2023-11-25 Fleetwood Town FC 0–3 Stevenage FC W 2023-11-18 Stevenage FC 1–0 Lincoln City FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46 Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.8 Stevenage FC xG
I would bet for: Port Vale FC or Stevenage FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Port Vale FC32% Draw26% Stevenage FC42%
Actual: Stevenage FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Port Vale FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Stevenage FC
68%
Port Vale FC or Stevenage FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Port Vale FC24% Draw42% Stevenage FC34%
Actual: Port Vale FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–4 not predicted
3 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.2%
0 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
5.2%
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC

Handicap Port Vale FC covers Push Stevenage FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 16% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 20% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 14% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.