Port Vale vs Chesterfield: match statistics
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Port Vale vs Chesterfield: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Port Vale plays Chesterfield in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Vale Park.
Recent form
Port Vale has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Chesterfield has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Port Vale scores 0.50 goals per game and allows 1.13. Chesterfield scores 1.70 and allows 1.40. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Port Vale's games and 70% of Chesterfield's. The Over 2.5 rates are 13% and 60%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chesterfield has the higher season xG average, 2.08 to 1.35 per game. Port Vale takes 11.4 shots per game, while Chesterfield takes 18.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Port Vale leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.13 goals per game after halftime. Chesterfield leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.10 after halftime.
When the teams score
Port Vale's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For Chesterfield, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.15 | 0.27 |
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.
Chesterfield is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Port Vale · 2 pts / game - Chesterfield
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.
Chesterfield is 240% better for: goals scored per game.
0.5 goals / game - Port Vale · 1.7 goals / game - Chesterfield
Port Vale is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Port Vale · 1.4 goals / game - Chesterfield
Port Vale scores in 50% of games (4 of 8 games), while Chesterfield keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 games).
Chesterfield scores in 90% of games (9 of 10 games), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 38% (3 of 8 games).
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 - Chesterfield
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.
Chesterfield is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / game - Port Vale · 1.6 pts / game - Chesterfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Chesterfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 40%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* 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 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Port Vale
Chesterfield
* 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 Two).
Teams vs league
| Port Vale | Liga | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.63 | 2.48 | ▲ 3.10 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 53% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 13% | 43% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 28% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 66% | ▲ 90% |
| Goal after half-time | • 75% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Port Vale and Chesterfield play?
Port Vale face Chesterfield on October 17, 2026 in EFL League Two at Vale Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Port Vale vs Chesterfield?
Port Vale score 0.50 goals per game on average and Chesterfield 1.70. The EFL League Two average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Port Vale's matches and 70% of Chesterfield's.
What form are Port Vale and Chesterfield in?
Over the last 5 games Port Vale have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Chesterfield 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Port Vale vs Chesterfield?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Port Vale vs Chesterfield: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.