Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Adams Park.
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 games · 63 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Port Vale FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Oct | Morecambe FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Oct | Oxford United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Oct | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Oct | Forest Green Rovers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Oct | Derby County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Wycombe Wanderers FC | Port Vale FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #22 |
| 63 | Points | 42 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 12 / 17 | W / D / L | 10 / 12 / 24 |
| 69 | Scored | 36 |
| 58 | Conceded | 61 |
| +11 | GD | -25 |
| 1.37 | PPG | 0.91 |
| 37% | Win % | 22% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Wycombe Wanderers FC are 11th (63 pts). Port Vale FC are 22nd (42 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Adams Park. Wycombe Wanderers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Port Vale FC.
- 4' The Albania Anis Mehmeti breaks the deadlock on 4 minutes. 1-0!
- 9' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 14' 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.
- 19' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 24' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 29' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 34' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wycombe Wanderers FC and Port Vale FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 39' The 33-year-old Gavin Massey has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Samson Robinson.
- 46' Jack Grimmer gets the nod from Wycombe Wanderers FC. He replaces Chris Forino-Joseph and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' 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 Sam Vokes suffering a number of foals already.
- 52' What a strike from James Wilson! The score is 1-1.
- 53' James Wilson adds to his 0 season tally! Port Vale FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 58' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' What composure from Lewis Wing! The England international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 66' Nicholas Freeman is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wycombe Wanderers FC so far.
- 71' A moment of madness from David Wheeler on 71 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Wycombe Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
- 74' Fresh legs for Port Vale FC! Daniel Butterworth comes on to replace Samson Robinson.
- 77' Against the run of play, Tom Conlon has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 82' Garath McCleary has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Vokes on 82 minute.
- 87' Ademipo Odubeko has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 88' Controversy at the stadium! Lewis Wing argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' D'Mani Bughail-Mellor is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lewis Wing at the 90 minute mark.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 23
- 1
-
9
Sam Vokes ↓ Garath McCleary 82'
- 20
- 10
- 18
- 26
- 22
- 11
- 5
Bench
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 82'
- 16
- 3
-
2
Jack Grimmer ↑ 46'
- 17
-
21
D'Mani Bughail-Mellor ↑ 90'
- 30
Coach
Gareth Ainsworth
Port Vale FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 19
- 25
- 23
- 6
- 10
- 11
-
9
James Wilson ↓ Ademipo Odubeko 74'
- 5
- 2
- 27
Bench
-
26
Daniel Butterworth ↑ 74'
- 7
- 33
- 1
- 20
- 24
-
21
Ademipo Odubeko ↑ 74'
Coach
Darrell Clarke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brandon Hanlan | 1 |
| Joe Jacobson | 1 |
| Kieran Sadlier | 1 |
| Ben Garrity | 1 |
| David Wheeler | 1 |
| Nigel Lonwijk | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Ethan Chislett | 1 |
Head to Head
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
2022-11-01
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–2
Port Vale FC
D
2022-10-29
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–1
Morecambe FC
D
2022-10-25
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–3
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-10-22
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2022-10-15
Wycombe Wanderers FC
3–1
Peterborough United FC
W
2022-10-08
Oxford United FC
0–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
Port Vale FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.76
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Port Vale FC
54%
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Port Vale FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Wycombe Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers | Push | Port Vale FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 21% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.