Stevenage vs Port Vale: match statistics
Stevenage presents decisively better home form with 50% of matches won at home and an impressive +8 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.07 goals per home match while conceding just 0.5, and their 57% clean sheets in domestic matches testify to a solid defense. Port Vale sits at 24th place in the table with a catastrophic away record—57% losses, only 21% victories, and a negative goal difference of -12 on the road. The visitors fail to score in 57% of away matches, averaging just 0.64 goals while conceding 1.5 per match. Port Vale's form in the last five matches (0.8 points per match) is significantly worse than Stevenage's (1.4 points), and the difference in expected goals (xG 1.23 vs 1.16) further speaks in the hosts' favor. All statistical indicators unequivocally point to Stevenage's advantage, making a victory for the hosts the most probable scenario for this meeting.
Stevenage vs Port Vale: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Stevenage played against Port Vale in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Stevenage has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Port Vale has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Stevenage scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.00. Port Vale scores 0.79 and allows 1.43. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Stevenage's games and 32% of Port Vale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 37% and 43%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Port Vale has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.15 per game. Stevenage takes 9.7 shots per game, while Port Vale takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Stevenage leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Port Vale leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Stevenage's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Port Vale, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.59 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Stevenage presents decisively better home form with 50% of matches won at home and an impressive +8 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.07 goals per home match while conceding just 0.5, and their 57% clean sheets in domestic matches testify to a solid defense. Port Vale sits at 24th place in the table with a catastrophic away record—57% losses, only 21% victories, and a negative goal difference of -12 on the road. The visitors fail to score in 57% of away matches, averaging just 0.64 goals while conceding 1.5 per match. Port Vale's form in the last five matches (0.8 points per match) is significantly worse than Stevenage's (1.4 points), and the difference in expected goals (xG 1.23 vs 1.16) further speaks in the hosts' favor. All statistical indicators unequivocally point to Stevenage's advantage, making a victory for the hosts the most probable scenario for this meeting.
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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
| Stevenage | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.25 |
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.
Stevenage is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Stevenage · 0.8 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.
Stevenage is 35% better for: goals scored per game.
1.07 goals / game - Stevenage · 0.79 goals / game - Port Vale
Stevenage is 43% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Stevenage · 1.43 goals / game - Port Vale
Stevenage scores in 70% of games (21 of 30 meczów), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 meczów).
Port Vale scores in 43% of games (12 of 28 meczów), while Stevenage keeps a clean sheet in 37% (11 of 30 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 - Stevenage
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.
Stevenage is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - Stevenage · 1 pts / game - Port Vale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Stevenage - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 40%. 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.
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
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 | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
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.
* 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
Stevenage
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 One).
Teams vs league
| Stevenage | Liga | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.07 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.21 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 51% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 50% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 43% | 68% | ▼ 46% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 81% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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 Stevenage's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Port Vale. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Stevenage vs Port Vale?
The EFL League One match finished Stevenage 2:1 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 Stevenage vs Port Vale?
Stevenage score 1.07 goals per game on average and Port Vale 0.79. The EFL League One average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Stevenage's matches and 32% of Port Vale's.
What form are Stevenage and Port Vale in?
Over the last 5 games Stevenage have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Port Vale 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Stevenage vs Port Vale?
The statistical background for Stevenage vs Port Vale — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.