Portsmouth FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 12 |
| 22 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar | Port Vale FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | Barnsley FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Mar | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | Morecambe FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Fratton Park that hosts another battle between Portsmouth FC and Port Vale FC.
- 5' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 8' What a strike from Matt Taylor! The score is 0-1.
- 13' The travelling Port Vale FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 18' The 36-year-old David Worrall has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 23' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 23 minutes.
- 28' Port Vale FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 33' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — Michael Jacobs on, Paddy Lane off on 35 minutes.
- 39' Against the run of play, Funso-King Ojo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 39' That is a Yellow card for Port Vale FC. Aaron Donnelly will be fuming at that decision.
- 41' Samson Robinson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 41.
- 43' Nathan Smith was booked on 43.
- 46' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Ryley Towler is replaced by Clark Robertson on 46 minute.
- 51' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 55' Tom Lowery gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Louis Thompson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 65' Malvind Benning was booked on 65.
- 67' Colby Bishop is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 68' James Wilson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matt Taylor at the 68 minute mark.
- 70' GOAL! Michael Jacobs fires home to make it 2-2!
- 75' 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 Gavin Massey suffering a number of foals already.
- 80' Port Vale FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daniel Butterworth is hanging Tom Conlon on the field on 80 minute.
- 85' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 86' Port Vale FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gavin Massey is hanging David Worrall on the field on 86 minute.
- 90' The referee shows Port Vale FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 8
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Tom Lowery 55'
- 6
- 20
- 1
- 17
- 15
- 9
-
34
Ryley Towler ↓ Clark Robertson 46'
-
29
Paddy Lane ↓ Michael Jacobs 35'
Bench
- 3
-
4
Clark Robertson ↑ 46'
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↑ 35'
-
26
Tom Lowery ↑ 55'
- 28
- 21
- 42
Coach
John Mousinho
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Matt Taylor ↓ James Wilson 68'
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↓ Jamie Proctor 68'
- 14
- 23
- 6
-
7
David Worrall ↓ Gavin Massey 86'
-
10
Tom Conlon ↓ Daniel Butterworth 80'
- 11
- 1
- 27
- 5
Bench
-
26
Daniel Butterworth ↑ 80'
-
13
Jamie Proctor ↑ 68'
-
19
Gavin Massey ↑ 86'
- 25
-
9
James Wilson ↑ 68'
- 33
- 24
Coach
Andy Crosby
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 4 |
| Dane Scarlett | 2 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
| Matt Taylor | 1 |
| Funso-King Ojo | 1 |
Portsmouth FC Form
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.39
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Port Vale FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Port Vale FC
56%
Portsmouth FC or Port Vale FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Port Vale FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.