Port Vale vs Reading: match statistics
Reading are the clear favorites in this match. Port Vale occupy the last, 24th position in the table with just a 14% home win rate and an alarming 57% of home matches without scoring a goal. The hosts have lost 3 of their last 5 games and have a negative goal difference (-6) in home matches. Reading, on the other hand, sit in 8th place, have won 3 of their last 5 matches, and are in significantly better form (2 points per game in the last 5 matches vs 0.8 for Port Vale). The visitors boast twice the scoring efficiency (13% vs 7%) and a much lower rate of away matches without a goal (13% vs 57% for the hosts). Although Reading win only 27% of their away matches, their massive superiority in form and quality over one of the league's weakest teams points to an away victory.
Port Vale vs Reading: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Port Vale played against Reading in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Port Vale has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Reading has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Port Vale scores 0.79 goals per game and allows 1.45. Reading scores 1.47 and allows 1.31. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 34% of Port Vale's games and 69% of Reading's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 47%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.30 per game. Port Vale takes 11.7 shots per game, while Reading takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Port Vale leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Reading leads at halftime in 34% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Port Vale's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Reading, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 51% 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
Reading are the clear favorites in this match. Port Vale occupy the last, 24th position in the table with just a 14% home win rate and an alarming 57% of home matches without scoring a goal. The hosts have lost 3 of their last 5 games and have a negative goal difference (-6) in home matches. Reading, on the other hand, sit in 8th place, have won 3 of their last 5 matches, and are in significantly better form (2 points per game in the last 5 matches vs 0.8 for Port Vale). The visitors boast twice the scoring efficiency (13% vs 7%) and a much lower rate of away matches without a goal (13% vs 57% for the hosts). Although Reading win only 27% of their away matches, their massive superiority in form and quality over one of the league's weakest teams points to an away victory.
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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 | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.36 |
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.
Reading is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Port Vale · 2 pts / game - Reading
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.
Reading is 86% better for: goals scored per game.
0.79 goals / game - Port Vale · 1.47 goals / game - Reading
Reading is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.45 goals / game - Port Vale · 1.31 goals / game - Reading
Port Vale scores in 45% of games (13 of 29 meczów), while Reading keeps a clean sheet in 22% (7 of 32 meczów).
Reading scores in 91% of games (29 of 32 meczów), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 24% (7 of 29 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 - Reading
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.
Reading is 52% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.97 pts / game - Port Vale · 1.47 pts / game - Reading
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 17%. 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.
Reading - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). 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
Port Vale
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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 | Reading | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.24 | 2.60 | ▲ 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 34% | 51% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 50% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 27% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 48% | 69% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 80% | ▲ 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
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 Port Vale's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Reading. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Port Vale vs Reading?
The EFL League One match finished Port Vale 1:1 Reading. 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 Reading?
Port Vale score 0.79 goals per game on average and Reading 1.47. The EFL League One average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 34% of Port Vale's matches and 69% of Reading's.
What form are Port Vale and Reading in?
Over the last 5 games Port Vale have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Reading 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Port Vale vs Reading?
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.