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Port Vale vs Barrow

26 December 2020 at 15:00Vale Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
02
Away

Barrow

Referee: S. Barrott

Match Summary

Barrow defeated Port Vale 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2020.

Rivalry since 2021

Port Vale vs Barrow Head to Head Results· 6

Port Vale and Barrow have met 6 times — Port Vale won 3, Barrow won 3, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2021. A combined 19 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.17 per match (9 for the home side, 10 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Barrow are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2024.

Drawn
0
·
3
wins
Total goals
19 · 3.2/match
Both scored
3/6 · 50%
Over 2.5
4/6 · 67%

Recent Meetings

25/03/25League Two
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24/08/24League Two
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13/08/24League Cup
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02/04/22League Two
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16/10/21League Two
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20/04/21League Two
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Highest-scoring game: 32 v 2024

Recent Form

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In their last 6 matches, Port Vale have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Barrow show 1 win, 0 draws and 5 losses from their last 6 outings.

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Barrow

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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.

2.7

Average goals per game

50%

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
0
6 meetings
3
wins

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 Mar 202524/251.87/3.29/4.34
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24 Aug 202424/252.39/3.33/2.92
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2 Apr 202221/223.57/3.15/2.18
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16 Oct 202121/222.08/3.26/3.62
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20 Apr 202120/212.54/3.18/2.92
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26 Dec 202020/212.21/3.32/3.25
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Market Summary

Margin: 6.3%

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 45.3%Draw 30.1%Away 30.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.153.253.20
Max2.273.463.29
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 57.1%
Market favourite:Port Vale · 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 market42.6%28.0%29.4%
Public market43.0%28.5%28.5%

Port Vale vs Barrow — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Barrow
Result vs. Market: Port Vale (45%)

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:01Barrow
10Shots8
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 186D 141L 170
Over 2.546
Goals scored641

Away Record: Barrow

W 83D 71L 122
Over 2.543
Goals scored303

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026