England - EFL League OneData current as of September 13, 2026

Port Vale vs Bradford City: match statistics

Port Vale crest
Port Vale
0 : 2half-time 0:1
Bradford City crest
Bradford City
125%(2.81)
X30%(3.40)
245%(2.30)
BTTSOver/UnderHT/FT
Pick: 2Won
Pick score:Pick score — the strength of the NoFluffPicks model signal for this pick.41.06
Value:Value — how much the bookmaker price is above our estimated probability. Positive value is favorable long term.3.50%

Bradford City shows a significantly better form and league position (4th place) compared to Port Vale (24th place). The visitors have won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring 6 goals, while the hosts suffer from poor home form with only a 13% home win rate this season. Port Vale loses half of their home games and holds a negative goal difference (-6), indicating serious defensive and offensive issues. Despite a weaker away form (24% win rate), Bradford City boasts better shooting efficiency (10% shot conversion vs 7% for the hosts) and a higher average xG. Additionally, the visitors are less likely to fail to score on the road (29% FTS vs 50% for the hosts), giving them the edge in this clash. Considering all statistics, Bradford City has a realistic chance of securing three points, although Port Vale has shown form improvement in their last 5 overall matches, which might make the game tightly contested.

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Port Vale vs Bradford City: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Port Vale played against Bradford City in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 11, 2026. Final score: 0:2.

Recent form

Port Vale has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Bradford City has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.

Scoring records

Port Vale scores 0.81 goals per game and allows 1.38. Bradford City scores 1.29 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 38% of Port Vale's games and 57% of Bradford City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 57%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Bradford City has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.30 per game. Port Vale takes 11.6 shots per game, while Bradford City takes 12.6.

First-half and second-half trends

Port Vale leads at halftime in 16% of its games and scores 0.47 goals per game after halftime. Bradford City leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.71 after halftime.

When the teams score

Port Vale's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Bradford City, it is minutes 46-60 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

League One games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 50% 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 1.00 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

Bradford City shows a significantly better form and league position (4th place) compared to Port Vale (24th place). The visitors have won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring 6 goals, while the hosts suffer from poor home form with only a 13% home win rate this season. Port Vale loses half of their home games and holds a negative goal difference (-6), indicating serious defensive and offensive issues. Despite a weaker away form (24% win rate), Bradford City boasts better shooting efficiency (10% shot conversion vs 7% for the hosts) and a higher average xG. Additionally, the visitors are less likely to fail to score on the road (29% FTS vs 50% for the hosts), giving them the edge in this clash. Considering all statistics, Bradford City has a realistic chance of securing three points, although Port Vale has shown form improvement in their last 5 overall matches, which might make the game tightly contested.

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Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
0 : 1
Second half

Game stats

46Possession (%)54
Port ValeBradford City
7Shots33
Port ValeBradford City
1Shots on target13
Port ValeBradford City
0.78xG3.43
Port ValeBradford City
2Corners11
Port ValeBradford City
36Dangerous attacks63
Port ValeBradford City
8Fouls13
Port ValeBradford City
2Cards2
Port ValeBradford City

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.

0.84Points per gamePPG - points per game.1.74
Port ValeBradford City
0.81Goals scored / game1.29
Port ValeBradford City
1.38Goals allowed / game1.11
Port ValeBradford City
1.3xG forxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances.1.44
Port ValeBradford City
46%Average possession49%
Port ValeBradford City
3.19Shots on target / game3.89
Port ValeBradford City
25%Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.34%
Port ValeBradford City
38%Both teams scoredBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.57%
Port ValeBradford City

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11.59Shots per game12.6
Port ValeBradford City
3.19Shots on target3.89
Port ValeBradford City
7%Shot conversion10.2%
Port ValeBradford City
46%Possession49%
Port ValeBradford City
1.3xG for1.44
Port ValeBradford City
1.26xG against1.3
Port ValeBradford City

Shooting quality

Port Vale: BalancedBradford City: Balanced
Port ValeBradford City
Accuracy (shots on target)28%31%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.250.33

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.

Bradford City is 50% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / game - Port Vale · 1.8 pts / game - Bradford City

Port Vale
DLDWD
Season result split
19% W28% D53% L
Season (W-D-L)
6-9-17
0.84 pts / game · goal difference -18
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-6-8
Last 5 at home
0-3-2
LLDDD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.16Opponent xG: 1.49BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 40%
Bradford City
WLWLW
Season result split
51% W20% D29% L
Season (W-D-L)
18-7-10
1.74 pts / game · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
4-5-8
Last 5 away
0-0-5
LLLLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.34Opponent xG: 0.96BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

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.

Bradford City is 59% better for: goals scored per game.

0.81 goals / game - Port Vale · 1.29 goals / game - Bradford City

Bradford City is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.38 goals / game - Port Vale · 1.11 goals / game - Bradford City

Port Vale scoring profile: mixed

Port Vale scores in 50% of games (16 of 32 meczów), while Bradford City keeps a clean sheet in 34% (12 of 35 meczów).

Bradford City scoring profile: very strong

Bradford City scores in 83% of games (29 of 35 meczów), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 25% (8 of 32 meczów).

26Goals scored (season)45
Port ValeBradford City
44Goals conceded (season)39
Port ValeBradford City
2.19Average goals per game2.4
Port ValeBradford City
6Goals scored (last 5)6
Port ValeBradford City
6Goals conceded (last 5)6
Port ValeBradford City
Port Vale
25%
Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.8 of 32 meczów
50%
No goalFailed to score - a match where the team did not score.16 of 32 meczów
Bradford City
34%
Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.12 of 35 meczów
17%
No goalFailed to score - a match where the team did not score.6 of 35 meczów

How often they score at least...

50%1 goal83%
Port ValeBradford City
22%2 goals37%
Port ValeBradford City
3%3 goals9%
Port ValeBradford City
3%4 goals0%
Port ValeBradford City

How often they concede at least...

75%1 goal66%
Port ValeBradford City
34%2 goals34%
Port ValeBradford City
19%3 goals11%
Port ValeBradford City
6%4 goals0%
Port ValeBradford City

* 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.

38%
Port Vale - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.12 of 32 meczów
57%
Bradford City - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.20 of 35 meczów
52%
League average

Goal patterns

16%BTTS at half-time17%
Port ValeBradford City
6%BTTS in both halves3%
Port ValeBradford City
6%Scored in both halves20%
Port ValeBradford City

BTTS and goal count

28%Min. 3 goals and BTTS51%
Port ValeBradford City
13%Min. 3 goals without BTTS6%
Port ValeBradford City
80%BTTS - last 560%
Port ValeBradford City

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)

88%Min. 1 goal (Over 0.5)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.91%
Port ValeBradford City
56%Min. 2 goals (Over 1.5)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.69%
Port ValeBradford City
41%Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.57%
Port ValeBradford City
22%Min. 4 goals (Over 3.5)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.20%
Port ValeBradford City
9%Min. 5 goals (Over 4.5)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.3%
Port ValeBradford City

Over / Under - Port Vale

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.
Over 88%Under 12%
Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.
Over 56%Under 44%
Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.
Over 41%Under 59%
Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.
Over 22%Under 78%
Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.
Over 9%Under 91%

Over / Under - Bradford City

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.
Over 91%Under 9%
Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.
Over 69%Under 31%
Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.
Over 57%Under 43%
Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.
Over 20%Under 80%
Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.
Over 3%Under 97%

1st half

53%Min. 1 goal before half-time69%
Port ValeBradford City
31%Min. 2 goals before half-time40%
Port ValeBradford City
16%Min. 3 goals before half-time9%
Port ValeBradford City

2nd half

66%Min. 1 goal after half-time77%
Port ValeBradford City
34%Min. 2 goals after half-time34%
Port ValeBradford City
13%Min. 3 goals after half-time9%
Port ValeBradford City

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.

Bradford City is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1 pts / game - Port Vale · 1.29 pts / game - Bradford City

Port Vale - half-time state
16% leading53% draw31% trailing
Bradford City - half-time state
29% leading43% draw29% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1Points per game (1st half)1.29
Port ValeBradford City
0.34Goals scored (1st half)0.57
Port ValeBradford City
0.66Goals conceded (1st half)0.63
Port ValeBradford City
1Average goals (1st half)1.2
Port ValeBradford City
59%Clean sheet before half-time57%
Port ValeBradford City
72%No goal before half-time57%
Port ValeBradford City

After half-time (2nd half)

0.91Points per game (2nd half)1.54
Port ValeBradford City
0.47Goals scored (2nd half)0.71
Port ValeBradford City
0.72Goals conceded (2nd half)0.49
Port ValeBradford City
1.19Average goals (2nd half)1.2
Port ValeBradford City
47%Clean sheet after half-time54%
Port ValeBradford City
72%No goal after half-time40%
Port ValeBradford City

Port Vale - second-half results

16% W44% D41% L
32
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
-10
Goal difference (1st half)
29
Second-half points
-8
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding119%

Leads at halftime in 16% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Bradford City - second-half results

37% W43% D20% L
45
Half-time points
20
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
54
Second-half points
+8
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.29
PPG before half-time
Lead holding176%

Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 51%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Port Vale - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.20
Goals scored / game1.00.2
Goals allowed / game1.00.2
Average goals per game2.00.4
1 goal100%40%
2 goals60%0%
3 goals40%0%
Clean sheet20%80%
No goal20%80%
Goal difference00
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 60% - Half-time goals total: 5
Bradford City - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.201.60
Goals scored / game0.40.8
Goals allowed / game0.60.6
Average goals per game1.01.4
1 goal60%80%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal60%20%
Goal difference-1+1
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2

* 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.

Port Vale
ScoredConceded
5
6
0-15
2
9
16-30
4
6
31-45
6
10
46-60
3
7
61-75
6
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Bradford City
ScoredConceded
7
4
0-15
6
9
16-30
7
9
31-45
11
5
46-60
5
5
61-75
9
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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

2.29
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.0 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
88%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
48%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-56%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
42%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
9%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 11 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Port Vale

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.04
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.61
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+2.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.49
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.12
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
54%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
124%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.36
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 19% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

Bradford City

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.14
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.04
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.15
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.19
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
116%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
74%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.06
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* 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 ValeLigaBradford City
Average goals per game▼ 2.192.60▼ 2.40
Both teams scored▼ 38%52%▲ 57%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 41%50%▲ 57%
Clean sheets▼ 25%27%▲ 34%
Goal before half-time▼ 53%70%• 69%
Goal after half-time▼ 66%80%▼ 77%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.60
Average goals per game
52%
Both teams scored
50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.49
Home goals / game
1.11
Away goals / game
+34%
Home attack advantage
+26%
Home defensive advantage
+20%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
31%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
44%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Home team

Away team

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Bradford CityGoalBobby Pointon
  2. Bradford CityYellow cardMax Power
  3. Port ValeYellow cardElijah Campbell
  4. Port ValeSubstitutionOn: Liam Spencer GordonOff: Tyler Magloire
  5. Bradford CityGoalTyreik Samuel WrightAssist: Bobby Pointon
  6. Bradford CitySubstitutionOn: Harrison AshbyOff: Josh Neufville
  7. Port ValeSubstitutionOn: Dajaune BrownOff: Andre Gray
  8. Port ValeYellow cardConnor Hall
  9. Bradford CityYellow cardTyreik Samuel Wright

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

RefereePaul Howard

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Paul HowardMatches officiated: 10
3.7Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 220%Home wins30%Draws50%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Port Vale's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Bradford City. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Bradford City AFC
1 : 0
Port Vale FC

FAQ

What was the result of Port Vale vs Bradford City?

The EFL League One match finished Port Vale 0:2 Bradford City. 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 Bradford City?

Port Vale score 0.81 goals per game on average and Bradford City 1.29. The EFL League One average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Port Vale's matches and 57% of Bradford City's.

What form are Port Vale and Bradford City in?

Over the last 5 games Port Vale have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Bradford City 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Port Vale vs Bradford City?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Port Vale vs Bradford City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.