Lincoln City vs Port Vale: match statistics
Lincoln City vs Port Vale: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Lincoln City played against Port Vale in EFL League One (England). The game was played on November 29, 2025. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Lincoln City has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Port Vale has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Lincoln City scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.06. Port Vale scores 0.65 and allows 1.18. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Lincoln City's games and 29% of Port Vale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 35%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Port Vale has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.18 per game. Lincoln City takes 10.0 shots per game, while Port Vale takes 13.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Lincoln City leads at halftime in 59% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Port Vale leads at halftime in 12% and scores 0.41 after halftime.
When the teams score
Lincoln City's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). For Port Vale, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
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
| Lincoln City | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.18 |
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.
Lincoln City is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Lincoln City · 0.2 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.
Lincoln City is 98% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Lincoln City · 0.65 goals / game - Port Vale
Lincoln City is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.06 goals / game - Lincoln City · 1.18 goals / game - Port Vale
Lincoln City scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 meczów).
Port Vale scores in 41% of games (7 of 17 meczów), while Lincoln City keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 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 - Lincoln City
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.
Lincoln City is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Lincoln City · 1 pts / game - Port Vale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Lincoln City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 59% of games and wins 47%. 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 12% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -4 |
* 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 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Lincoln City
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
| Lincoln City | Liga | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.35 | 2.47 | ▼ 1.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 49% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 47% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 28% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 67% | ▼ 35% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 83% | ▼ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Lincoln City vs Port Vale?
The EFL League One match finished Lincoln City 1:0 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 Lincoln City vs Port Vale?
Lincoln City score 1.29 goals per game on average and Port Vale 0.65. The EFL League One average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Lincoln City's matches and 29% of Port Vale's.
What form are Lincoln City and Port Vale in?
Over the last 5 games Lincoln City have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Port Vale 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Lincoln City vs Port Vale?
The statistical background for Lincoln City vs Port Vale — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.