Port Vale
3/10Wins
0.9Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 1 wins from 7 available matches.
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League OneMatchweek 19THE MATCH CENTREPort Vale vs Bradford match centre
90′ · Live
0:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
B. Pointon31′
T. Wright66′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate0.0%Port Vale
Draw0.0%at full time
Current result estimate100.0%Bradford
Another goal8.0%before full time
Next goal: Port Vale 3.0% · no further goal 92.0% · Bradford 5.0%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.Port ValeBradford
—Expected goals · API-Football—
1Shots on target12
7Total Shots31
46%Ball Possession54%
2Corner Kicks11
8Fouls12
2Yellow Cards2
—Red Cards—
10Goalkeeper Saves1
296Total passes349
173Passes accurate238
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
IF THE SCORE HOLDS
League One: Regular seasonProvisional table
Illustrative positions after applying the current score to the latest stored standings. Official tables can also change as other live matches finish.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lincoln | 46 | +48 | 103 | — |
| 2 |  Cardiff | 46 | +40 | 91 | — |
| 3 |  Bradford | 47 | +9 | 80 | ↑ 1 |
| 4 |  Stockport County | 46 | +13 | 77 | ↓ 1 |
| 5 |  Bolton | 46 | +18 | 75 | — |
| 6 |  Stevenage | 46 | +3 | 75 | — |
| 7 |  Luton | 46 | +12 | 74 | — |
| 8 |  Plymouth | 46 | +12 | 73 | — |
| 9 |  Huddersfield | 46 | +10 | 67 | — |
| 10 |  Mansfield Town | 46 | +12 | 65 | — |
| 11 |  Wycombe | 46 | +11 | 63 | — |
| 12 |  Reading | 46 | +4 | 63 | — |
| 13 |  Blackpool | 46 | -11 | 60 | — |
| 14 |  Doncaster | 46 | -19 | 60 | — |
| 15 |  Barnsley | 46 | -5 | 59 | — |
| 16 |  Wigan | 46 | -9 | 56 | — |
| 17 |  Burton Albion | 46 | -10 | 54 | — |
| 18 |  Peterborough | 46 | -4 | 53 | — |
| 19 |  AFC Wimbledon | 46 | -21 | 53 | — |
| 20 |  Leyton Orient | 46 | -12 | 52 | — |
| 21 |  Exeter City | 46 | -9 | 49 | — |
| 22 | Port Vale | 47 | -27 | 42 | — |
| 23 |  Rotherham | 46 | -30 | 41 | — |
| 24 |  Northampton | 46 | -35 | 35 | — |
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Port Vale 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Bradford 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Bradford
4/10Wins
1.0Goals / game
1.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 6 losses in that sample. At away venues, 0 wins from 5 available matches.
Inspect Bradford’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Port Vale
10 matchesResults3 wins · 3 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game0.9
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
SunderlandHome · FA Cup1–0LutonHome · League One1–1NorthamptonAway · League One1–0ReadingHome · League One1–1StevenageAway · League One1–2Stockport CountyHome · EFL Trophy0–4Burton AlbionHome · League One2–2Leyton OrientAway · League One1–0Exeter CityHome · League One1–3Mansfield TownAway · League One0–3
Bradford
10 matchesResults4 wins · 0 draws · 6 losses
Goals scored per game1.0
Goals conceded per game1.4
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Leyton OrientHome · League One2–1ReadingAway · League One1–2AFC WimbledonAway · League One1–3Stockport CountyHome · League One1–0PeterboroughHome · League One2–0LutonAway · League One1–2DoncasterHome · League One1–0LincolnAway · League One0–3HuddersfieldAway · League One0–1CardiffHome · League One1–2
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Port Vale at home with Bradford away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 03:04 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League One · 2025/26 · all league matches
Port ValeBradford
32Matches played35
27Points earned61
6Wins18
0.8Goals scored / match1.3
1.4Goals conceded / match1.1
8Clean sheets12
16Failed to score6
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Port Vale at home with Bradford away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Port Vale
Confirmed formation3-4-2-1Jon Brady
- 46
J. GauciG - 35
T. MagloireD - 24
Kyle JohnD - 5
C. HallD - 6
J. Lawrence-GabrielM - 12
R. WaltersM - 14
F. OjoM - 27
E. CampbellM - 19
B. WaineF - 33
G. HallF - 45
A. GrayF
Substitutes (7)
13 · B. Amos
50 · O. Hernandez
28 · G. Ward
15 · L. Gordon
10 · D. Brown
11 · E. Archer
26 · J. Shipley
Bradford
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Graham Alexander
- 1
S. WalkerG - 7
J. NeufvilleD - 28
M. PenningtonD - 26
C. TiltD - 3
I. TourayD - 21
J. Metcalfe - 6
M. PowerM - 10
A. SarcevicM - 23
B. PointonM - 17
T. WrightM - 27
E. WheatleyF
Substitutes (7)
25 · J. Hilton
14 · P. Mullin
4 · J. Wright
8 · L. Evans
24 · W. Swan
11 · S. Humphrys
33 · H. Ashby
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Port Vale
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Gauci | 90 | 8.0 | — | 0 | — | 34 | — |
| Tyler Magloire | 61 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 14 | 1 |
| Kyle John | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 29 | 1 |
| Connor Hall | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 38 | 2 |
| Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 30 | 2 |
| Rhys Walters | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 8 | 1 |
| Funso Ojo | 45 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 17 | 1 |
| Elijah Campbell | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 34 | 1 |
| Ben Waine | 45 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 7 | — |
| George Hall | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 2 | 15 | 3 |
| Andre Gray | 84 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 9 | — |
| Jordan Shipley | 45 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 28 | 1 |
| Ethon Archer | 45 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 15 | 4 |
| Grant Ward | 45 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 19 | 1 |
| Liam Gordon | 29 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 13 | — |
| Dajaune Brown | 12 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Ben Amos | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Onel Hernández | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Bradford
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Walker | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 16 | — |
| Josh Neufville | 80 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 32 | 2 |
| Matthew Pennington | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| Curtis Tilt | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 23 | — |
| Ibou Touray | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 44 | 3 |
| Jenson Metcalfe | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| Max Power | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 4 | 48 | 1 |
| Antoni Sarcevic | 70 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 1 | 25 | — |
| Bobby Pointon | 70 | 7.9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 3 |
| Tyreik Wright | 90 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 1 |
| Ethan Wheatley | 70 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 11 | 2 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 20 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 9 | — |
| Will Swan | 20 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 6 | — |
| Paul Mullin | 20 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Harrison Ashby | 10 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 5 | 1 |
| Joe Hilton | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joe Wright | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lee Evans | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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