Blackpool vs Port Vale: match statistics
Blackpool, despite weaker recent form (0 wins in their last 5 matches), boasts significantly better home match statistics with a 39% win rate and a 0 goal difference. The hosts score an average of 1.44 goals per home game, which, paired with superior shot conversion (14% vs 7%), grants them an offensive edge. Port Vale holds very poor away records – a mere 25% win rate, 50% of matches failing to score, and a negative -12 goal difference. The visitors do have better form over the last 5 matches (1.6 PPG), but their away statistics (0.69 goals per game on average) are concerning. Taking into account the hosts' home advantage and Port Vale's away struggles, I expect a Blackpool victory, though the class gap isn't large enough to rule out a draw. The key will be the hosts capitalizing on their ball possession advantage (47% vs 44%) and superior offensive efficiency.
Blackpool vs Port Vale: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Blackpool played against Port Vale in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Blackpool has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Port Vale has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Blackpool scores 1.16 goals per game and allows 1.65. Port Vale scores 0.76 and allows 1.35. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 51% of Blackpool's games and 35% of Port Vale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 38%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Port Vale has the higher season xG average, 1.28 to 1.13 per game. Blackpool takes 9.7 shots per game, while Port Vale takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Blackpool leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Port Vale leads at halftime in 15% and scores 0.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Blackpool's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Port Vale, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Blackpool, despite weaker recent form (0 wins in their last 5 matches), boasts significantly better home match statistics with a 39% win rate and a 0 goal difference. The hosts score an average of 1.44 goals per home game, which, paired with superior shot conversion (14% vs 7%), grants them an offensive edge. Port Vale holds very poor away records – a mere 25% win rate, 50% of matches failing to score, and a negative -12 goal difference. The visitors do have better form over the last 5 matches (1.6 PPG), but their away statistics (0.69 goals per game on average) are concerning. Taking into account the hosts' home advantage and Port Vale's away struggles, I expect a Blackpool victory, though the class gap isn't large enough to rule out a draw. The key will be the hosts capitalizing on their ball possession advantage (47% vs 44%) and superior offensive efficiency.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Blackpool | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.24 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Port Vale is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Blackpool · 1.2 pts / game - Port Vale
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Blackpool is 53% better for: goals scored per game.
1.16 goals / game - Blackpool · 0.76 goals / game - Port Vale
Port Vale is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.65 goals / game - Blackpool · 1.35 goals / game - Port Vale
Blackpool scores in 70% of games (26 of 37 meczów), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 26% (9 of 34 meczów).
Port Vale scores in 47% of games (16 of 34 meczów), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 37 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Blackpool
Over / Under - Port Vale
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Blackpool is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / game - Blackpool · 0.97 pts / game - Port Vale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 27%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Blackpool
Port Vale
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Blackpool | Liga | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.81 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.12 |
| Both teams scored | • 51% | 52% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 51% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 26% | • 26% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 71% | ▼ 53% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 80% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Blackpool's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Port Vale. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Blackpool vs Port Vale?
The EFL League One match finished Blackpool 3:2 Port Vale. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Blackpool vs Port Vale?
Blackpool score 1.16 goals per game on average and Port Vale 0.76. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 51% of Blackpool's matches and 35% of Port Vale's.
What form are Blackpool and Port Vale in?
Over the last 5 games Blackpool have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Port Vale 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Blackpool vs Port Vale?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Blackpool vs Port Vale: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.