Saturday , 14 November 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)
6 games this season 🟨 2.5/game ⚽ 4.5 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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
0% Clean Sheets
Port Vale FC this season
100% Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Port Vale FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Stevenage FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Port Vale FC is hosting Stevenage FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' 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.
  • 6' Magnificent from Ben Garrity! That is 14 goals in 397 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 11' The energy levels are beginning to show. Andy Crosby might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 16' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 21' Stevenage FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 26' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 31' 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.
  • 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 41' England international Carl Piergianni has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Port Vale FC. Gavin Massey is replaced by Conor Grant.
  • 50' The referee shows Stevenage FC player a card on 50.
  • 55' GOAL! Ben Garrity scores on 55. Assisted by Alfie Devine
  • 60' Harvey White is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Port Vale FC tonight.
  • 65' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Harvey White. He replaces Ben Thompson on 67 minute.
  • 69' Alex Iacovitti catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 69.
  • 74' Port Vale FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Stevenage FC backline.
  • 79' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 81' The deadlock is broken! Harvey White gets on the scoresheet on 81 minutes.
  • 83' The Port Vale FC bench stirs into life. Ethan Chislett is withdrawn and Ryan Loft gets his opportunity.
  • 88' Stevenage FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Port Vale FC player. Connor Ripley gets a card.
  • 90' Ben Lomax is ready to make an impact after coming on for Conor Grant at the 90 minute mark.
  • It finishes all square. Port Vale FC and Stevenage FC share the spoils 3-4.

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