Result
0:1
24/02/2026 at 14:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- League One - Round 26
- Referee: Breakspear C. (Eng)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 United-kingdom | Sky Sports+ |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.47 | 0.75 |
| Ball possession |
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| 59% | 41% |
| Total shots |
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| 7 | 7 |
| Shots on target |
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| 0 | 2 |
| Big chances |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 6 | 0 |
| Passes |
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| 72% (275/384) | 63% (173/274) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.47 | 0.75 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Total shots |
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| 7 | 7 |
| Shots on target |
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| 0 | 2 |
| Shots off target |
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| 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 1 | 2 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 5 | 5 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 2 | 2 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 6 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 13 | 17 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 4 | 1 |
| Free kicks |
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| 7 | 12 |
| Passes |
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| 72% (275/384) | 63% (173/274) |
| Long passes |
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| 36% (29/80) | 35% (27/78) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 51% (64/126) | 53% (48/91) |
| Crosses |
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| 21% (8/39) | 0% (0/8) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.74 | 0.70 |
| Throw ins |
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| 34 | 18 |
| Fouls |
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| 12 | 7 |
| Tackles |
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| 60% (9/15) | 63% (10/16) |
| Duels won |
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| 46 | 62 |
| Clearances |
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| 18 | 53 |
| Interceptions |
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| 8 | 9 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 1 | 0 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 0.27 | 0.00 |
| Goals prevented |
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| -0.73 | 0.00 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 1)
- 21', Heneghan B. ↓, Lawrence-Gabriel J. ↑,
- 28', Burroughs J. 🟨,
- 45+8', 0 - 1, Stockley J. ⚽,
- 2nd Half (0 - 0)
- 46', Burroughs J. ↓, Swyer K. ↑,
- 60', Archer E. ↓, Shipley J. ↑,
- 61', Sherif M. ↓, Gray A. ↑,
- 61', Hall G. ↓, Walters R. ↑,
- 64', Guinness-Walker N. ↓, Perkins J. ↑,
- 64', Taylor T. ↓, List E. ↑,
- 72', Eaves T. ↓, Evans J. ↑,
- 76', Stockley J. ↓, Waine B. ↑,
- 86', Hoskins S. ↓, Jacobs M. ↑,
- 89', Ojo F. ↓, Gordon L. ↑,
Chances of winning
Northampton Town
39.7% | Draw
28.4% | Port Vale
31.8% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Northampton Town has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.8%)Port Vale has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.3%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Northampton Town than the current prediction. (-2.9%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Port Vale than the current prediction. (+2.4%)
Northampton Town - Port Vale Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.36 ↓
(2.55) |
3.27 ↑
(3.15) |
2.91 ↑
(2.6) |
7.3%
(9.5%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
What is the prediction for Northampton Town - Port Vale?
Users Predictions:
13 users predict this event. Northampton will win (votes: 9 - 69.2%). Port Vale will win (votes: 3 - 23.1%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 7.7%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Northampton: 44.1% – 94.3%.Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Northampton (votes: 1 - 50%). Port Vale (votes: 1 - 50%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
Preview Facts
- In this match, only outsiders will meet (ranked 22 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two and 24 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Northampton won 2.
- Northampton has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
- Port Vale is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
- Northampton may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Recently, Port Vale has had a series of home games.
- The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
- There will not play in Northampton: Edwards K.
(Injury)
Guthrie J.
(Inactive)
Shaw L.
(Knee Injury)
- There are questionable in Port Vale: Byers G.
(Injury)
Garrity B.
(Inactive)
- In the last 14 head-to-head matches, Northampton won 6 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 14:12. (average 1:0.9).
- Including home matches between the teams, Northampton won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 8:4. (average 1.1:0.6).
How many head-to-head matches has Northampton Town won against Port Vale?
Northampton Town has won 1 of their last 3 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Port Vale won against Northampton Town?
Port Vale has won 1 of their last 3 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Northampton Town - Port Vale were as follows:
04.10.2025
Port Vale
-
Northampton Town
0:0
01.04.2024
Northampton Town
-
Port Vale
2:0
16.09.2023
Port Vale
-
Northampton Town
1:0
Latest results of Northampton Town
Latest results of Port Vale
English League One Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Lincoln ✔ | 42 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 79:36 | 43 | 93 |
| 2 | Cardiff | 41 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 76:42 | 34 | 81 |
| 3 | Bradford City | 42 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 52:46 | 6 | 71 |
| 4 | Bolton | 42 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 59:44 | 15 | 70 |
| 5 | Stockport County | 40 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 59:50 | 9 | 67 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 41 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 43:38 | 5 | 67 |
| 7 | Plymouth | 42 | 19 | 6 | 17 | 66:58 | 8 | 63 |
| 8 | Huddersfield | 42 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 65:56 | 9 | 62 |
| 9 | Reading | 43 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 62:55 | 7 | 62 |
| 10 | Luton | 41 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 57:50 | 7 | 61 |
| 11 | Wycombe | 43 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 63:51 | 12 | 60 |
| 12 | Barnsley | 40 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 63:65 | -2 | 54 |
| 13 | Mansfield | 40 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 50:43 | 7 | 53 |
| 14 | Doncaster | 42 | 15 | 8 | 19 | 43:64 | -21 | 53 |
| 15 | Wigan | 42 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 46:56 | -10 | 52 |
| 16 | Peterborough | 41 | 15 | 6 | 20 | 60:58 | 2 | 51 |
| 17 | Burton | 43 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 46:56 | -10 | 51 |
| 18 | Blackpool | 43 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 51:65 | -14 | 51 |
| 19 | Leyton Orient | 42 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 57:66 | -9 | 50 |
| 20 | AFC Wimbledon | 42 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 49:63 | -14 | 50 |
| 21 | Exeter | 43 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 47:55 | -8 | 47 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 41 | 9 | 10 | 22 | 36:62 | -26 | 37 |
| 23 | Northampton | 41 | 9 | 8 | 24 | 34:60 | -26 | 35 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 39 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 30:54 | -24 | 34 |
Promotion ~ Championship
Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )
Relegation ~ League Two
Clinched Spots for Teams
Lincoln is Qualified for Championship
