Mansfield Town vs Port Vale: match statistics
Mansfield Town displays significantly better form, having won four of their last five matches, whereas Port Vale sits second to bottom in the table with a mere 17% away win rate. The hosts boast an impressive 45% home win rate and a positive +6 goal difference at home, contrasting sharply with the visitors' -10 on the road. Port Vale fails to score in as many as 58% of away matches, which, combined with an average of just 0.67 goals per away game, constitutes a major weakness. Mansfield also dominates xG statistics (1.38 vs 1.23), shot conversion (13% vs 6%), and possesses a better average of shots on target (3.73 vs 2.58). Given Port Vale's poor away form and the hosts' solid disposition, a decisive victory for Mansfield Town is the most probable scenario.
Mansfield Town vs Port Vale: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Mansfield Town played Port Vale in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Mansfield Town: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Port Vale: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Mansfield Town scores 1.35 and concedes 1.22 goals per match. Port Vale scores 0.78 and concedes 1.35. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Mansfield Town 61%, Port Vale 30%. Over 2.5: Mansfield Town 52%, Port Vale 39%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Port Vale has higher xG: 1.38 vs 1.18. Mansfield Town: 10.7 shots per match, Port Vale: 12.4.
Match halves
Mansfield Town: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.78. Port Vale: half-time lead 9%, second-half goals 0.57.
Goals by minute
Mansfield Town: 76-90+ (8 goals). Port Vale: 46-60 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Mansfield Town displays significantly better form, having won four of their last five matches, whereas Port Vale sits second to bottom in the table with a mere 17% away win rate. The hosts boast an impressive 45% home win rate and a positive +6 goal difference at home, contrasting sharply with the visitors' -10 on the road. Port Vale fails to score in as many as 58% of away matches, which, combined with an average of just 0.67 goals per away game, constitutes a major weakness. Mansfield also dominates xG statistics (1.38 vs 1.23), shot conversion (13% vs 6%), and possesses a better average of shots on target (3.73 vs 2.58). Given Port Vale's poor away form and the hosts' solid disposition, a decisive victory for Mansfield Town is the most probable scenario.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Mansfield Town | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.24 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Mansfield Town is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Mansfield Town · 0.8 pts / match - 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.
Mansfield Town is 73% better for: goals scored per match.
1.35 goals / match - Mansfield Town · 0.78 goals / match - Port Vale
Mansfield Town is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.22 goals / match - Mansfield Town · 1.35 goals / match - Port Vale
Mansfield Town scores in 83% of matches (19 of 23 matches), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 matches).
Port Vale scores in 39% of matches (9 of 23 matches), while Mansfield Town keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Mansfield Town
Over / Under - Port Vale
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Mansfield Town is 64% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / match - Mansfield Town · 0.87 pts / match - Port Vale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mansfield Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 9% of matches and wins 17%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Mansfield Town
Port Vale
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Mansfield Town | Liga | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.57 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.13 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 50% | ▼ 30% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 28% | ▼ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 68% | ▼ 43% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 81% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Mansfield Town 0 - 0 - 1 Port Vale. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Mansfield Town vs Port Vale?
The EFL League One match finished Mansfield Town 3:0 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 Mansfield Town vs Port Vale?
Mansfield Town score 1.35 goals per game on average and Port Vale 0.78. The EFL League One average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Mansfield Town's matches and 30% of Port Vale's.
What form are Mansfield Town and Port Vale in?
Over the last 5 games Mansfield Town have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Port Vale 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mansfield Town vs Port Vale?
The statistical background for Mansfield Town 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.