Port Vale vs Northampton Predictions

Port Vale vs Northampton is scheduled for kick off on 04 October, at 14:00. The game is set to take place at Vale Park, with Martin Woods officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Port Vale currently holding the 22nd position in the table 7 points ahead of Northampton. Port Vale have won 1 English Football League - League One match against Northampton out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent loss to Lincoln, Port Vale is determined to redeem themselves. Port Vale have won 4 of their last 23 English Football League - League One matches at Vale Park. Northampton's away record stands at 3 victories from 23 games. Following their 3-2 loss to Plymouth, Northampton is determined to bounce back with a win against Port Vale.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Port Vale have scored over 1.5 goals in 54% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 72% of games. Their total stands at 36 goals and 143 shots on target this English Football League - League One season. Meanwhile, Northampton have scored 39 goals with 132 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 70% of matches but conceded in 78% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Port Vale scored 1 goal while Northampton scored 0 goals. Their last match on 24 February 2026 ended in 1-0 to Port Vale.