Port Vale FC vs Stevenage FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Port Vale FC vs Stevenage FC — League One at Vale Park.
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Stevenage FC 12 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Tallis (England)
- Assistant 1 Matthew Sowerby (England)
- Assistant 2 Grant Taylor
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Stevenage FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Feb | Leyton Orient FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Jan | Carlisle United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Port Vale FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Feb | Reading FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Jan | Maidstone United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
4/–
61-75
2/5
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stevenage FC
| Josh Magennis | 3 G | 4 A |
| Daniel Kemp | 3 G | 2 A |
| Oliver Sanderson | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Port Vale FC have kicked off against Stevenage FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Stevenage FC have won 151 goals from 169 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 6' Goal! Terence Vancooten scores his 5 goal in 169 matches.
- 11' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Andy Crosby will be considering his options from the bench.
- 16' Port Vale FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 21' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 26' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Port Vale FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 31' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 36' Port Vale FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Stevenage FC's shape.
- 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. Port Vale FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 51' 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.
- 52' Against the run of play, Jamie Reid has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 58' Terence Vancooten is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the defender.
- 63' England international Connor Ripley has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 68' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 73' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Port Vale FC that had 154 games and scored 116 goals.
- 78' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 83' Nathan Thompson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Port Vale FC tonight.
- 88' Jason Lowe, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 19
- 20
- 15
- 1
- 6
- 29
- 10
- 14
- 5
- 27
Bench
- 13
- 4
- 11
- 3
- 23
- 24
- 25
Coach
Andy Crosby
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 12
- 19
- 8
- 33
- 15
- 2
- 5
- 22
- 17
- 10
Bench
- 29
- 24
- 3
- 23
- 11
- 7
- 1
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36
Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Stevenage FC xG
I would bet for:
Port Vale FC or Stevenage FC 71% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Port Vale FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Stevenage FC
65%
Port Vale FC or Stevenage FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Port Vale FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC
| Handicap | Port Vale FC covers | Push | Stevenage FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

