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 | 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
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' In just a few seconds Fratton Park will turn into a battlefield for Portsmouth FC and Port Vale FC.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joe Rafferty, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 8' GOAL! Matt Taylor scores on 8.
- 13' 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 Louis Thompson suffering a number of foals already.
- 18' Funso-King Ojo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 23' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 28' Ryan Tunnicliffe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 13 cards already picked up this season.
- 33' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Paddy Lane is withdrawn and Michael Jacobs gets his opportunity.
- 39' Funso-King Ojo doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 39' Port Vale FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 39.
- 41' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Samson Robinson on 41 minutes.
- 43' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nathan Smith.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Clark Robertson. He replaces Ryley Towler on 46 minute.
- 51' Port Vale FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 55' The supporters are chanting for Tom Lowery. He replaces Louis Thompson on 55 minute.
- 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Port Vale FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 65' Port Vale FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 67' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Colby Bishop makes it 1-2.
- 68' Port Vale FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Wilson is hanging Matt Taylor on the field on 68 minute.
- 70' Goal! Michael Jacobs scores his 21 goal in 380 matches.
- 75' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 80' Daniel Butterworth has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tom Conlon on 80 minute.
- 85' The travelling Port Vale FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 86' The Port Vale FC bench stirs into life. David Worrall is withdrawn and Gavin Massey gets his opportunity.
- 90' Jamie Proctor has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
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.