Stevenage FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stevenage FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Lamex Stadium.
- Stevenage FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Port Vale FC 46 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Jackson
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Port Vale FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | Oxford United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Sep | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Stevenage FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Sep | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Stevenage FC | Port Vale FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #5 |
| 1 | Points | 42 |
| 1 | Played | 46 |
| 0 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 10 / 12 / 24 |
| 1 | Scored | 36 |
| 1 | Conceded | 61 |
| +0 | GD | -25 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 0.91 |
| 0% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC are 18th (1 pts). Port Vale FC are 5th (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Stevenage FC and Port Vale FC has kicked off!
- 5' 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 Luther Wildin suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nathan Smith, as he is very good at scoring at Lamex Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Port Vale FC have won 112 goals from 153 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' 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.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Stevenage FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Port Vale FC backline.
- 35' 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.
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, Thomas Sang is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Port Vale FC.
- 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 60' Port Vale FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 65' Port Vale FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 70' Stevenage FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 75' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dan Butler made 22 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 80' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stevenage FC and Port Vale FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 85' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 90' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 19
- 3
- 14
- 11
- 8
- 15
- 2
- 5
- 1
- 10
Bench
- 29
- 24
- 23
- 9
- 20
- 17
- 12
Coach
Steve Evans
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 1
- 6
- 10
- 4
- 5
- 9
- 8
- 18
- 21
- 14
Bench
- 13
- 19
- 7
- 12
- 11
- 44
- 27
Coach
Andy Crosby
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Reid | 2 |
| Funso Ojo | 2 |
| Ben Garrity | 2 |
| Terence Vancooten | 1 |
| Kane Hemmings | 1 |
| Nathan Thompson | 1 |
| Harvey White | 1 |
| Ryan Loft | 1 |
Head to Head
Stevenage FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.9
Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.43
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 84% + Under — clean sheet likely 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 1.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 2.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 3.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Stevenage FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Port Vale FC
55%
Stevenage FC or Port Vale FC
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
22.3%
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 0
10%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 2
2.2%
0 – 2
2.1%
3 – 1
1.6%
2 – 2
1.2%
4 – 0
0.7%
Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC
| Handicap | Stevenage FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 12% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 28% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 12% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
65%
✓
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.