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Accrington ST vs Port Vale

20 January 2018 at 15:00The Crown Ground, Accrington
Referee: Ross Joyce

Match Summary

Accrington ST defeated Port Vale 3:2. The match was played in League Two 2017.

Rivalry since 2011

Accrington ST vs Port Vale Head to Head Results· 11

Accrington ST and Port Vale have met 11 times — Accrington ST won 3, Port Vale won 5, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Port Vale leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 11 meetings. A combined 37 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.36 per match (15 for the home side, 22 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (64%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (73%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Port Vale are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2021.

Drawn
3
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Total goals
37 · 3.4/match
Both scored
7/11 · 64%
Over 2.5
8/11 · 73%

Recent Meetings

07/10/25EFL Trophy
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01/02/25League Two
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21/09/24League Two
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07/04/23League One
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07/02/23League One
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06/11/21FA Cup
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26/09/17League Two
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02/02/13League Two
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21/08/12League Two
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03/03/12League Two
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Highest-scoring game: 51 v 2021

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Accrington ST have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 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.

3.4

Average goals per game

80%

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 (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (41%) — the odds may underestimate Accrington ST.

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.

25/09/1010/111.81/3.47/4.34
1 Feb 202524/251.81/3.57/4.28
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21 Sept 202424/253.41/3.51/2.08
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21/08/1212/132.38/3.35/2.77
20/08/1111/122.03/3.36/3.63
20 Jan 201817/182.35/3.29/3.24
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26 Sept 201717/183.35/3.41/2.25
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2 Feb 201312/131.52/4.24/6.73
19/03/1110/112.25/3.27/3.15
3 Mar 201211/122.43/3.19/2.88

Market Summary

Margin: 3.9%

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 42.6%Draw 30.4%Away 30.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.303.203.20
Max2.393.373.29
Market favourite:Accrington ST · Slight 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 market41.1%28.8%30.1%
Public market40.8%29.6%29.6%

Accrington ST vs Port Vale — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Accrington ST
Result vs. Market: Accrington ST (43%)

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.

Accrington STHalf-time:02Port Vale
11Shots11
3Shots on target5

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: Accrington ST

W 247D 171L 272
Over 2.550
Goals scored885

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