Salford City vs Port Vale: match statistics
Salford City vs Port Vale: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Salford City played against Port Vale in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on September 5, 2026. Venue: The Peninsula Stadium. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Salford City has 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.75 points per game. Port Vale has 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 0.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Salford City scores 0.75 goals per game and allows 1.50. Port Vale scores 0.50 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Salford City's games and 50% of Port Vale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 25%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Salford City has the higher season xG average, 1.79 to 1.24 per game. Salford City takes 17.3 shots per game, while Port Vale takes 9.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Salford City leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Port Vale leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Salford City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Port Vale, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 52% 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
Both teams began the season without a win, but Salford City have a slightly better record over their last five matches: 1 win and 1 draw compared with Port Vale’s 2 draws and 3 defeats. The hosts create more danger at home, averaging 4 shots on target to their opponents’ 2, while their xG stands at 1.30 compared with Port Vale’s 1.34. The biggest issue for both teams is their finishing, as neither has scored in home or away matches despite both averaging around 11–12 shots per game. Salford have conceded an average of 1 goal at home, while Port Vale concede 2 away from home, which, combined with home advantage, slightly favors the hosts. However, the low conversion rates and the lack of clean sheets on both sides increase the likelihood of a draw, most likely in a low-scoring game.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The stronger signal points to BTTS - No, primarily due to Port Vale’s very poor finishing: the visitors have yet to score in the competition and have failed to find the net in 100% of their matches so far. In their last 5 games, Port Vale have scored just 1 goal, averaging 0.2 per match, while BTTS occurred in only 20% of those fixtures. Salford have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their league matches, further limiting the prospect of an away goal. However, the hosts create chances with an average xG of 1.34 and register 4 shots on target per match, while Port Vale concede an average of 2 goals, making a one-team-to-score outcome more likely than both teams finding the net.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal is Port Vale’s low attacking potential: the visitors have scored an average of just 0.2 goals in their last five matches and have failed to score in their only away fixture so far. Salford have averaged 1.0 goal across their last five appearances and, despite recording 1.53 xG per match, are not a team that consistently produces high-scoring games. Both teams have recorded 100% of matches below 2.5 and 3.5 goals in the available season sample, while only 20% of Port Vale’s recent matches went Over 2.5 goals. Salford have conceded 1.6 goals per match recently, but their average xG against stands at 1.45, and the opposition’s attacking output remains clearly weak. The projected total of 2.00 goals provides a clear margin for the Under 3.5 goals bet, which offers the greatest edge.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time followed by a Salford City win is the most likely outcome, as both teams were level after 45 minutes in 40% of their last five matches. The first halves are expected to be cautious: Salford averaged 0.4 goals in them, Port Vale just 0.2, while both teams kept a clean sheet at the break in 60% of their recent matches. After the interval, the hosts should gradually gain the upper hand, as Port Vale have failed to score in the second half both in the current campaign and on average across their last five matches. The visitors are also in poor form, having failed to win in their last five league fixtures and averaging just 0.2 goals scored, whereas Salford have a higher attacking xG average of 1.34 and record 4 shots on target per match compared with 2 for their opponents. The risk of a full-time draw remains significant, as Salford averaged only 1.0 goal in their last five matches; however, Port Vale's poor finishing strengthens the X/1 scenario.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| Salford City | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 23% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.17 |
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.
Salford City is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.75 pts / game - Salford City · 0.5 pts / game - Port Vale
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.
Salford City is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
0.75 goals / game - Salford City · 0.5 goals / game - Port Vale
Salford City scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 games), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 games).
Port Vale scores in 50% of games (2 of 4 games), while Salford City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 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 - Salford City
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 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.5 pts / game - Salford City · 1.5 pts / game - Port Vale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Salford City - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.50 | 1.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 25% |
| No goal | 100% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 0.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 25% |
| No goal | 50% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -5 |
* 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 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Salford City
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 Two).
Teams vs league
| Salford City | Liga | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.25 | 2.65 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 58% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 25% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 75% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Salford City vs Port Vale?
The EFL League Two match finished Salford City 1:0 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 Salford City vs Port Vale?
Salford City score 0.75 goals per game on average and Port Vale 0.50. The EFL League Two average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Salford City's matches and 50% of Port Vale's.
What form are Salford City and Port Vale in?
Over the last 5 games Salford City have a 1-0-3 record (0.75 points per game) and Port Vale 0-2-2 (0.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Salford City vs Port Vale?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Salford City vs Port Vale: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.