Menu

Scunthorpe vs Port Vale

25 September 2021 at 15:00Sands Stadium, Scunthorpe
01
Referee: R. Lewis

Match Summary

Port Vale defeated Scunthorpe 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2021.

Rivalry since 2014

Scunthorpe vs Port Vale Head to Head Results· 12

Scunthorpe and Port Vale have met 12 times — Scunthorpe won 5, Port Vale won 3, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Scunthorpe leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 32 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.67 per match (17 for the home side, 15 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2017.

Drawn
4
·
Total goals
32 · 2.7/match
Both scored
8/12 · 67%
Over 2.5
6/12 · 50%

Recent Meetings

29/01/22League Two
Match Details
26/01/21League Two
Match Details
17/11/20League Two
Match Details
05/09/20League Cup
Match Details
29/02/20League Two
Match Details
23/11/19League Two
Match Details
28/01/17League One
Match Details
27/08/16League One
Match Details
30/04/16League One
Match Details
12/12/15League One
Match Details
Highest-scoring game: 32 v 2017

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

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

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.

2

Average goals per game

33%

Games with 3+ goals

33%

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
1
6 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (67%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (22%) — the odds may underestimate Scunthorpe.

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.

29 Jan 202221/221.55/3.88/6.45
Match Details
25 Sept 202121/224.24/3.54/1.84
Match Details
26 Jan 202120/212.74/3.07/2.77
Match Details
17 Nov 202020/211.77/3.54/4.90
Match Details
29 Feb 202019/202.38/3.41/2.95
Match Details
23 Nov 201919/202.46/3.31/3.01
Match Details

Market Summary

Margin: 6.4%

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 23.6%Draw 28.2%Away 54.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.203.251.83
Max4.313.751.85
Over 2.5: 45.5%Under 2.5: 60.6%
Market favourite:Port Vale · Moderate favourite

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 market22.1%26.3%51.6%
Public market22.6%25.4%52.0%

Scunthorpe vs Port Vale — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Port Vale
Result vs. Market: Port Vale (54%)

Result matched 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.

ScunthorpeHalf-time:01Port Vale
13Shots9
5Shots on target4

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: Scunthorpe

W 69D 68L 84
Over 2.541
Goals scored251

Away Record: Port Vale

W 186D 141L 170
Over 2.546
Goals scored641

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026