York City vs Port Vale: match statistics
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York City vs Port Vale: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
York City plays Port Vale in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026.
Recent form
York City has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Port Vale has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
York City scores 1.73 goals per game and allows 1.18. Port Vale scores 0.60 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 73% of York City's games and 30% of Port Vale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 10%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
York City has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.28 per game. York City takes 15.9 shots per game, while Port Vale takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
York City leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Port Vale leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.20 after halftime.
When the teams score
York City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Port Vale, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 44% 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
| York City | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.18 |
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.
Port Vale is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - York City · 2 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.
York City is 188% better for: goals scored per game.
1.73 goals / game - York City · 0.6 goals / game - Port Vale
Port Vale is 18% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.18 goals / game - York City · 1 goals / game - Port Vale
York City scores in 91% of games (10 of 11 games), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 games).
Port Vale scores in 60% of games (6 of 10 games), while York City keeps a clean sheet in 18% (2 of 11 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 - York 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.
York City is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / game - York City · 1.4 pts / game - Port Vale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
York City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 36%. 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 30% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
York 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
| York City | Liga | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.91 | 2.54 | ▼ 1.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 55% | ▼ 30% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 45% | 44% | ▼ 10% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 26% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 69% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 78% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do York City and Port Vale play?
York City face Port Vale on October 24, 2026 in EFL League Two. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before York City vs Port Vale?
York City score 1.73 goals per game on average and Port Vale 0.60. The EFL League Two average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 73% of York City's matches and 30% of Port Vale's.
What form are York City and Port Vale in?
Over the last 5 games York City have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Port Vale 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for York City vs Port Vale?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for York City vs Port Vale: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.