Northampton Town vs Port Vale: match statistics
Northampton Town presents a clear advantage in the direct clash with Port Vale. The hosts have significantly better form in the last five matches with 1.4 points per match against just 0.4 points for the guests. In home matches, Northampton wins in 38% of cases and scores an average of 1.13 goals, while Port Vale only wins 20% of away matches, scoring an average of just 0.67 goals with an alarmingly high rate of 53% matches without scoring. Additionally, Port Vale's away goal difference is -13, which confirms their serious problems in away matches. Although both teams occupy low positions in the table, statistics clearly favor the hosts, who also have better shot conversion and greater offensive efficiency at their own stadium.
Northampton Town vs Port Vale: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Northampton Town played against Port Vale in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 24, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Northampton Town has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Port Vale has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Northampton Town scores 0.91 goals per game and allows 1.36. Port Vale scores 0.80 and allows 1.43. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Northampton Town's games and 37% of Port Vale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 43%, 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, 1.31 to 1.12 per game. Northampton Town takes 9.2 shots per game, while Port Vale takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Northampton Town leads at halftime in 12% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Port Vale leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Northampton Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 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 2.62 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, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Northampton Town presents a clear advantage in the direct clash with Port Vale. The hosts have significantly better form in the last five matches with 1.4 points per match against just 0.4 points for the guests. In home matches, Northampton wins in 38% of cases and scores an average of 1.13 goals, while Port Vale only wins 20% of away matches, scoring an average of just 0.67 goals with an alarmingly high rate of 53% matches without scoring. Additionally, Port Vale's away goal difference is -13, which confirms their serious problems in away matches. Although both teams occupy low positions in the table, statistics clearly favor the hosts, who also have better shot conversion and greater offensive efficiency at their own stadium.
View the statistical overviewStats 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
| Northampton Town | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.25 |
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.
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.
Northampton Town is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
0.91 goals / game - Northampton Town · 0.8 goals / game - Port Vale
Northampton Town is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.36 goals / game - Northampton Town · 1.43 goals / game - Port Vale
Northampton Town scores in 58% of games (19 of 33 meczów), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 30 meczów).
Port Vale scores in 47% of games (14 of 30 meczów), while Northampton Town keeps a clean sheet in 30% (10 of 33 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 - Northampton Town
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.
Port Vale is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.88 pts / game - Northampton Town · 0.93 pts / game - Port Vale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Northampton Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 12% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* 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 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Northampton Town
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
| Northampton Town | Liga | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.27 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 52% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 27% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 70% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 81% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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 Northampton Town's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Port Vale. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Northampton Town vs Port Vale?
The EFL League One match finished Northampton Town 0:1 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 Northampton Town vs Port Vale?
Northampton Town score 0.91 goals per game on average and Port Vale 0.80. The EFL League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Northampton Town's matches and 37% of Port Vale's.
What form are Northampton Town and Port Vale in?
Over the last 5 games Northampton Town have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Port Vale 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Northampton Town vs Port Vale?
The statistical background for Northampton Town 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.