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 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
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' The ball is rolling at Fratton Park. Portsmouth FC are looking to make home advantage count against Port Vale FC.
- 5' Port Vale FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 8' A stunning finish from Matt Taylor — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 13' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Port Vale FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 18' The 24-year-old Ryley Towler has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 23' 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.
- 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sean Raggett, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 12 goals in the last 11 games.
- 33' 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.
- 35' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Michael Jacobs is hanging Paddy Lane on the field on 35 minute.
- 39' Goal! Funso-King Ojo scores his 4 goal in 51 matches.
- 39' A moment of madness from Aaron Donnelly on 39 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Port Vale FC will be frustrated.
- 41' The referee calls foul for Samson Robinson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 43' The referee calls foul for Nathan Smith. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Ryley Towler is replaced by Clark Robertson.
- 51' It’s high time John Mousinho made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 55' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tom Lowery is hanging Louis Thompson on the field on 55 minute.
- 60' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Louis Thompson made 373 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Malvind Benning on 65 minutes.
- 67' Colby Bishop does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
- 68' It is a substitution in Port Vale FC team. Matt Taylor is replaced by James Wilson on 68 minute.
- 70' Michael Jacobs adds to his 0 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
- 75' Portsmouth FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 80' Daniel Butterworth is replacing Tom Conlon for the Port Vale FC side.
- 85' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 86' Gavin Massey is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Worrall at the 86 minute mark.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Jamie Proctor. He receives a Yellow card.
- 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.

