Northampton Town vs Port Vale: match statistics
Northampton Town presents a clear advantage in the direct clash with Port Vale. The hosts have significantly better form in the last five matches with 1.4 points per match against just 0.4 points for the guests. In home matches, Northampton wins in 38% of cases and scores an average of 1.13 goals, while Port Vale only wins 20% of away matches, scoring an average of just 0.67 goals with an alarmingly high rate of 53% matches without scoring. Additionally, Port Vale's away goal difference is -13, which confirms their serious problems in away matches. Although both teams occupy low positions in the table, statistics clearly favor the hosts, who also have better shot conversion and greater offensive efficiency at their own stadium.
Northampton Town vs Port Vale: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Northampton Town played Port Vale in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 24 February 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Northampton Town: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Port Vale: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Northampton Town scores 0.91 and concedes 1.36 goals per match. Port Vale scores 0.80 and concedes 1.43. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Northampton Town 42%, Port Vale 37%. Over 2.5: Northampton Town 45%, Port Vale 43%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Port Vale has higher xG: 1.31 vs 1.12. Northampton Town: 9.2 shots per match, Port Vale: 11.8.
Match halves
Northampton Town: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.58. Port Vale: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Northampton Town: 46-60 (8 goals). Port Vale: 46-60 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Northampton Town presents a clear advantage in the direct clash with Port Vale. The hosts have significantly better form in the last five matches with 1.4 points per match against just 0.4 points for the guests. In home matches, Northampton wins in 38% of cases and scores an average of 1.13 goals, while Port Vale only wins 20% of away matches, scoring an average of just 0.67 goals with an alarmingly high rate of 53% matches without scoring. Additionally, Port Vale's away goal difference is -13, which confirms their serious problems in away matches. Although both teams occupy low positions in the table, statistics clearly favor the hosts, who also have better shot conversion and greater offensive efficiency at their own stadium.
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
| Northampton Town | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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.
Northampton Town is 14% better for: goals scored per match.
0.91 goals / match - Northampton Town · 0.8 goals / match - Port Vale
Northampton Town is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.36 goals / match - Northampton Town · 1.43 goals / match - Port Vale
Northampton Town scores in 58% of matches (19 of 33 matches), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 30 matches).
Port Vale scores in 47% of matches (14 of 30 matches), while Northampton Town keeps a clean sheet in 30% (10 of 33 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 - Northampton 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.
Port Vale is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.88 pts / match - Northampton Town · 0.93 pts / match - Port Vale
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Northampton Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 27%. 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 13% 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 | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). 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
Northampton 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
| Northampton Town | Liga | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.27 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 52% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 27% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 70% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Northampton Town 0 - 1 - 0 Port Vale. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Northampton Town vs Port Vale?
The EFL League One match finished Northampton Town 0:1 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 Northampton Town vs Port Vale?
Northampton Town score 0.91 goals per game on average and Port Vale 0.80. The EFL League One average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Northampton Town's matches and 37% of Port Vale's.
What form are Northampton Town and Port Vale in?
Over the last 5 games Northampton Town have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Port Vale 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Northampton Town vs Port Vale?
The statistical background for Northampton 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.