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Port Vale vs Barnsley

28 March 2016 at 16:00Vale Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
01
Referee: Scott Duncan

Match Summary

Barnsley defeated Port Vale 1:0. The match was played in League One 2015.

Rivalry since 2014

Port Vale vs Barnsley Head to Head Results· 12

Port Vale and Barnsley have met 12 times — Port Vale won 5, Barnsley won 5, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. A combined 41 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.42 per match (19 for the home side, 22 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Port Vale are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–0 in 2023.

Drawn
2
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Total goals
41 · 3.4/match
Both scored
8/12 · 67%
Over 2.5
9/12 · 75%

Recent Meetings

14/04/26League One
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02/12/25EFL Trophy
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27/09/25League One
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02/11/24FA Cup
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26/12/23League One
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05/08/23League One
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14/02/23League One
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23/11/22EFL Trophy
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13/09/22League One
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14/11/15League One
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Highest-scoring game: 70 v 2023

Recent Form

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In their last 6 matches, Port Vale have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Barnsley show 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Port Vale

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Barnsley

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
2
10 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (37%) — the odds may underestimate Barnsley.

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

14 Apr 202625/262.70/3.20/2.45
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27 Sept 202525/262.08/3.50/3.27
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26 Dec 202323/242.80/3.42/2.48
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5 Aug 202323/241.74/3.62/4.60
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14 Feb 202322/233.17/3.25/2.32
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13 Sept 202222/232.12/3.35/3.59
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14/11/1515/162.50/3.35/2.97
28/03/1615/162.68/3.30/2.78
20/09/1414/152.53/3.41/2.83
31/01/1514/152.55/3.37/2.87

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 37.3%Draw 30.3%Away 36.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.653.102.70
Max2.703.402.83
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market36.8%28.8%34.5%
Public market36.3%28.8%35.0%

Port Vale vs Barnsley — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Barnsley
Result vs. Market: Port Vale (37%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Port ValeHalf-time:01Barnsley
14Shots5
2Shots on target3

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Port Vale

W 156D 107L 243
Over 2.549
Goals scored549

Away Record: Barnsley

W 176D 114L 124
Over 2.556
Goals scored642

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026