Port Vale FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Port Vale FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Vale Park.
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Ryan Williams (England)
- Assistant 2 Lisa Rashid
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Port Vale FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Dec | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Dec | York City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Leyton Orient FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Nov | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Port Vale FC | Wigan Athletic FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #16 |
| 42 | Points | 56 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 10 / 12 / 24 | W / D / L | 14 / 14 / 18 |
| 36 | Scored | 49 |
| 61 | Conceded | 58 |
| -25 | GD | -9 |
| 0.91 | PPG | 1.22 |
| 22% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Port Vale FC are 22nd (42 pts). Wigan Athletic FC are 16th (56 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Vale Park will turn into a battlefield for Port Vale FC and Wigan Athletic FC.
- 5' Scott Smith has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Port Vale FC and Wigan Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Wigan Athletic FC is showing some good football. However, Wigan Athletic FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 21' Goal! Ethan Chislett scores his 15 goal in 14 matches.
- 26' 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.
- 31' It looks surprising Wigan Athletic FC does not make any changes. Charlie Hughes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 36' Port Vale FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jordan Jones, as he is very good at scoring at Vale Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 43' Brilliant from the ! Ethan Chislett makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 43.
- 46' A change in the Wigan Athletic FC ranks — Scott Smith exits the field as Liam Morrison enters on 46.
- 51' 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.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 59' A moment of madness from Alfie Devine on 59 minutes earns him a card. Port Vale FC will be frustrated.
- 62' The whistle greets Conor Grant as he departs to be replaced by Thomas Sang.
- 63' Against the run of play, Chris Sze has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 67' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kofi Balmer.
- 68' A moment of madness from Gavin Massey on 68 minutes earns him a card. Port Vale FC will be frustrated.
- 73' The whistle greets Funso Ojo as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Loft.
- 77' GOAL! Charlie Wyke scores on 77. Assisted by Callum McManaman
- 81' Time for substitution for Port Vale FC. Kofi Balmer is replaced by Alex Iacovitti.
- 83' What a strike from Ethan Chislett! The score is 3-2.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sam Tickle on 84.
- 85' The referee shows Port Vale FC player a card on 85.
- 86' Josh Magennis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Babajide Adeeko at the 86 minute mark.
- 90' That is a card for Wigan Athletic FC. Scott Smith will be fuming at that decision.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Wigan Athletic FC.
Lineups
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 19
-
15
Conor Grant ↓ Thomas Sang 62'
- 1
- 10
-
5
Kofi Balmer ↓ Alex Iacovitti 81'
- 8
- 11
- 18
- 14
- 27
Bench
- 13
- 6
-
17
Alex Iacovitti ↑ 81'
- 12
-
4
Thomas Sang ↑ 62'
-
9
Ryan Loft ↑ 73'
- 24
Coach
Andy Crosby
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 7
- 19
- 11
- 14
-
2
Kelland Watts ↓ Charlie Wyke 46'
- 1
-
21
Scott Smith ↓ Liam Morrison 46'
- 18
- 6
-
26
Babajide Adeeko ↓ Josh Magennis 86'
Bench
- 12
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↑ 46'
- 16
-
28
Josh Magennis ↑ 86'
- 20
-
4
Liam Morrison ↑ 46'
- 22
Coach
Shaun Maloney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ethan Chislett | 3 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Chris Sze | 1 |
Head to Head
Port Vale FC Form
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2023-12-16
Port Vale FC
3–2
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2023-12-09
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Lincoln City FC
D
2023-12-01
York City FC
0–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2023-11-28
Wigan Athletic FC
3–0
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2023-11-25
Leyton Orient FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2023-11-11
Cheltenham Town FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.64
Port Vale FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Port Vale FC or Wigan Athletic FC 75% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Port Vale FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Port Vale FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
57%
Port Vale FC or Wigan Athletic FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Port Vale FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.1%
0 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Port Vale FC
| Handicap | Port Vale FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.