Port Vale vs Blackpool: match statistics
Blackpool is in superb form, having won four of their last five matches and netting an impressive 12 goals during that span. In contrast, Port Vale is struggling significantly, managing only one victory in their last five outings. The hosts sit in 24th place in the table with a disastrous home record—just one win against six defeats at their own ground, coupled with an alarming statistic of failing to score in 70% of their home fixtures. Despite Blackpool's lackluster away stats across the season, they have recently demonstrated significantly higher offensive efficiency (8% shot conversion vs. 4% for Port Vale) and defensive solidity, conceding just 2 goals in their last five games. The disparity in form and quality of play, further validated by a higher average xG for Blackpool, points towards an away victory in this clash.
Port Vale vs Blackpool: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Port Vale played against Blackpool in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 5:1.
Recent form
Port Vale has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Blackpool has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Port Vale scores 0.59 goals per game and allows 1.36. Blackpool scores 1.26 and allows 1.30. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 27% of Port Vale's games and 43% of Blackpool's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 43%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Port Vale has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 1.21 per game. Port Vale takes 12.2 shots per game, while Blackpool takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Port Vale leads at halftime in 9% of its games and scores 0.36 goals per game after halftime. Blackpool leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.61 after halftime.
When the teams score
Port Vale's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Blackpool, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 is in superb form, having won four of their last five matches and netting an impressive 12 goals during that span. In contrast, Port Vale is struggling significantly, managing only one victory in their last five outings. The hosts sit in 24th place in the table with a disastrous home record—just one win against six defeats at their own ground, coupled with an alarming statistic of failing to score in 70% of their home fixtures. Despite Blackpool's lackluster away stats across the season, they have recently demonstrated significantly higher offensive efficiency (8% shot conversion vs. 4% for Port Vale) and defensive solidity, conceding just 2 goals in their last five games. The disparity in form and quality of play, further validated by a higher average xG for Blackpool, points towards an away victory in this clash.
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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
| Port Vale | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.35 |
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.
Blackpool is 1200% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Port Vale · 2.6 pts / game - Blackpool
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 114% better for: goals scored per game.
0.59 goals / game - Port Vale · 1.26 goals / game - Blackpool
Blackpool is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.36 goals / game - Port Vale · 1.3 goals / game - Blackpool
Port Vale scores in 36% of games (8 of 22 meczów), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
Blackpool scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 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 - Port Vale
Over / Under - Blackpool
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 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.91 pts / game - Port Vale · 1.35 pts / game - Blackpool
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +6 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
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* 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
| Port Vale | Liga | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.95 | 2.54 | • 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 27% | 50% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 49% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 28% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 41% | 69% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 82% | ▲ 91% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Other recorded players
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 Port Vale vs Blackpool?
The EFL League One match finished Port Vale 5:1 Blackpool. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Port Vale vs Blackpool?
Port Vale score 0.59 goals per game on average and Blackpool 1.26. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 27% of Port Vale's matches and 43% of Blackpool's.
What form are Port Vale and Blackpool in?
Over the last 5 games Port Vale have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Blackpool 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Port Vale vs Blackpool?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.