Port Vale vs Blackpool: match statistics
Blackpool is in superb form, having won four of their last five matches and netting an impressive 12 goals during that span. In contrast, Port Vale is struggling significantly, managing only one victory in their last five outings. The hosts sit in 24th place in the table with a disastrous home record—just one win against six defeats at their own ground, coupled with an alarming statistic of failing to score in 70% of their home fixtures. Despite Blackpool's lackluster away stats across the season, they have recently demonstrated significantly higher offensive efficiency (8% shot conversion vs. 4% for Port Vale) and defensive solidity, conceding just 2 goals in their last five games. The disparity in form and quality of play, further validated by a higher average xG for Blackpool, points towards an away victory in this clash.
Port Vale vs Blackpool: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Port Vale played Blackpool in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 1 January 2026. Final score: 5:1.
Current form
Port Vale: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Blackpool: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Port Vale scores 0.59 and concedes 1.36 goals per match. Blackpool scores 1.26 and concedes 1.30. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Port Vale 27%, Blackpool 43%. Over 2.5: Port Vale 36%, Blackpool 43%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Port Vale has higher xG: 1.36 vs 1.21. Port Vale: 12.2 shots per match, Blackpool: 10.3.
Match halves
Port Vale: half-time lead 9%, second-half goals 0.36. Blackpool: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Port Vale: 46-60 (4 goals). Blackpool: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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
Blackpool is in superb form, having won four of their last five matches and netting an impressive 12 goals during that span. In contrast, Port Vale is struggling significantly, managing only one victory in their last five outings. The hosts sit in 24th place in the table with a disastrous home record—just one win against six defeats at their own ground, coupled with an alarming statistic of failing to score in 70% of their home fixtures. Despite Blackpool's lackluster away stats across the season, they have recently demonstrated significantly higher offensive efficiency (8% shot conversion vs. 4% for Port Vale) and defensive solidity, conceding just 2 goals in their last five games. The disparity in form and quality of play, further validated by a higher average xG for Blackpool, points towards an away victory in this clash.
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
| Port Vale | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.19 | 0.35 |
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.
Blackpool is 1200% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Port Vale · 2.6 pts / match - Blackpool
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.
Blackpool is 114% better for: goals scored per match.
0.59 goals / match - Port Vale · 1.26 goals / match - Blackpool
Blackpool is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.36 goals / match - Port Vale · 1.3 goals / match - Blackpool
Port Vale scores in 36% of matches (8 of 22 matches), while Blackpool keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 matches).
Blackpool scores in 65% of matches (15 of 23 matches), while Port Vale keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 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 - Port Vale
Over / Under - Blackpool
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.
Blackpool is 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.91 pts / match - Port Vale · 1.35 pts / match - Blackpool
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Port Vale - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 9% of matches and wins 14%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Blackpool - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +6 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Port Vale
Blackpool
* 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
| Port Vale | Liga | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.95 | 2.54 | • 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 27% | 50% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 49% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 28% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 41% | 69% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 82% | ▲ 91% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Other recorded players
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Port Vale vs Blackpool?
The EFL League One match finished Port Vale 5:1 Blackpool. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Port Vale vs Blackpool?
Port Vale score 0.59 goals per game on average and Blackpool 1.26. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 27% of Port Vale's matches and 43% of Blackpool's.
What form are Port Vale and Blackpool in?
Over the last 5 games Port Vale have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Blackpool 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Port Vale vs Blackpool?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.