Reading FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Port Vale FC — League One .
- Reading FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tom Parsons (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | Port Vale FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Aug | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Aug | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | Reading FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Aug | Stevenage FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Aug | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Aug | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Aug | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Reading FC | Port Vale FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #22 |
| 63 | Points | 42 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 16 / 15 / 15 | W / D / L | 10 / 12 / 24 |
| 64 | Scored | 36 |
| 60 | Conceded | 61 |
| +4 | GD | -25 |
| 1.37 | PPG | 0.91 |
| 35% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Reading FC are 12th (63 pts). Port Vale FC are 22nd (42 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Reading FC is hosting Port Vale FC for another epic battle.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Reading FC players.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Port Vale FC Lineups
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.28
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.93
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Port Vale FC
48%
Reading FC or Port Vale FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
17%
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
11.4%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
7.6%
3 – 0
4.8%
1 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 2
2.8%
2 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 26% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 13% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
53%
✓
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.