Thursday , 2 July 2026

Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Port Vale FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Port Vale FC
Sat 23 Dec 2023 · 15:00 UTC Adams Park 4,696 HT 45' · FT 45'
Kieran Sadlier 51' 1–0
1–1 90' Ben Garrity
Y 57' Nathan Smith
Sam Vokes 63' Y
Josh Scowen 64' Y
Killian Phillips 83' Y
Lyle Taylor 86' Y
Dale Taylor 88' Y
Luke Leahy 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Port Vale FC — League One at Adams Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Ben Atkinson (England)
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2

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

3
3
Wycombe Wanderers FC 6 games · Avg 2.7 goals Port Vale FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-23 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–1 Port Vale FC 2023-02-04 Port Vale FC 0–3 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2022-11-01 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–2 Port Vale FC

Recent Form

Wycombe Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Port Vale FC H 1–1 D
16 Dec Derby County FC A 1–1 D
09 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC H 0–1 L
02 Dec Morecambe FC H 0–2 L
28 Nov Barnsley FC A 0–1 L
25 Nov Reading FC H 1–2 L
Port Vale FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC A 1–1 D
16 Dec Wigan Athletic FC H 3–2 W
12 Dec Stevenage FC H 3–4 L
09 Dec Exeter City FC A 1–0 W
02 Dec Stevenage FC A 1–1 D
28 Nov Derby County FC H 0–1 L

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)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Wycombe Wanderers FC are 11th (63 pts). Port Vale FC are 22nd (42 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Adams Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Wilson made 350 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' 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 Baylee Dipepa suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wycombe Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wycombe Wanderers FC and Port Vale FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 30' Jack Grimmer, a Scotland , has 28 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 40' Port Vale FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
  • 45' Kofi Balmer needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 46' Port Vale FC make a change. Thomas Sang trudges off to be replaced by Conor Grant on 46 minutes.
  • 51' What composure from Kieran Sadlier! The Ireland international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 56' Port Vale 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.
  • 57' The referee has no hesitation. Nathan Smith is booked for Port Vale FC — card on 57.
  • 62' Josh Scowen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 378 appearances.
  • 63' Sam Vokes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 63.
  • 64' Josh Scowen has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 64.
  • 69' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Matt Bloomfield will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 71' The Wycombe Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Kieran Sadlier departs to be replaced by Dale Taylor.
  • 72' Nathan Smith makes way for Rhys Walters at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Port Vale FC.
  • 76' David Wheeler has so much to prove this time. He replaces Garath McCleary on 76 minute.
  • 77' Port Vale FC make a change. Ryan Loft trudges off to be replaced by James Wilson on 77 minutes.
  • 82' A quiet spell here at Adams Park. Port Vale FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Killian Phillips on 83.
  • 86' Wycombe Wanderers FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 88' That looks like a foul for a card for Dale Taylor.
  • 89' Wycombe Wanderers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 89.
  • 89' Kofi Balmer has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ethan Chislett on 89 minute.
  • 90' Against the run of play, Ben Garrity has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Matt Bloomfield

Port Vale FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Andy Crosby

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Garath McCleary 1
Brandon Hanlan 1
Joe Jacobson 1
Kieran Sadlier 1
Ben Garrity 1
David Wheeler 1
Nigel Lonwijk 1
Lewis Wing 1

Head to Head

2023-12-23 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–1 Port Vale FC 2023-02-04 Port Vale FC 0–3 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2022-11-01 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–2 Port Vale FC

Wycombe Wanderers FC Form

2023-12-23 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–1 Port Vale FC D 2023-12-16 Derby County FC 1–1 Wycombe Wanderers FC D 2023-12-09 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–1 Shrewsbury Town FC L 2023-12-02 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–2 Morecambe FC L 2023-11-28 Barnsley FC 1–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2023-11-25 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–2 Reading FC L

Port Vale FC Form

2023-12-23 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–1 Port Vale FC D 2023-12-16 Port Vale FC 3–2 Wigan Athletic FC W 2023-12-12 Port Vale FC 3–4 Stevenage FC L 2023-12-09 Exeter City FC 0–1 Port Vale FC W 2023-12-02 Stevenage FC 1–1 Port Vale FC D 2023-11-28 Port Vale FC 0–1 Derby County FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.47 Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Wycombe Wanderers FC46% Draw29% Port Vale FC25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Wycombe Wanderers FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Port Vale FC
54%
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Port Vale FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Wycombe Wanderers FC33% Draw49% Port Vale FC18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 0
11.1%
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Wycombe Wanderers FC

Handicap Wycombe Wanderers FC covers Push Port Vale FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 15% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 23% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 15% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.