Port Vale
5/10Wins
1.4Goals / game
1.2Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
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League TwoMatchweek 3THE MATCH CENTREPort Vale vs Crewe match centre
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UK time · Europe/LondonTHE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Port ValeCrewe
1.420Expected goals · API-Football1.380
4Shots on target3
11Total Shots14
60%Ball Possession40%
3Corner Kicks1
15Fouls15
0Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves3
452Total passes307
376Passes accurate230
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
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.
Crewe 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.
Crewe
5/10Wins
1.4Goals / game
0.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Crewe’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 matchesResults5 wins · 1 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game1.2
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
TranmereHome · League Two1–1OldhamAway · League Two0–2WolvesAway · League Cup0–3BlackpoolAway · Friendlies Clubs1–0Real MurciaHome · Friendlies Clubs1–0WiganAway · Friendlies Clubs3–1TamworthHome · Friendlies Clubs5–0LincolnHome · League One0–2Stockport CountyAway · League One2–1PlymouthAway · League One1–2
Crewe
10 matchesResults5 wins · 3 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game0.9
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
BarnsleyAway · League Cup2–3NorthamptonHome · League Two1–0Crawley TownAway · League Two1–0Accrington STHome · League Cup2–1ChesterAway · Friendlies Clubs0–0BirminghamHome · Friendlies Clubs1–2AFC Telford UnitedAway · Friendlies Clubs3–0Stoke CityHome · Friendlies Clubs1–1Witton AlbionAway · Friendlies Clubs3–2Cambridge UnitedHome · League Two0–0
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 Crewe 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, 06:48 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League Two · 2026/27 · all league matches
Port ValeCrewe
7Matches played7
5Points earned11
1Wins2
0.4Goals scored / match1.0
1.3Goals conceded / match0.7
2Clean sheets3
4Failed to score1
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Port Vale at home with Crewe 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 formation4-2-3-1Jon Brady
- 1
J. SmithG - 6
J. Lawrence-GabrielD - 25
C. HumphreysD - 5
C. HallD - 15
L. GordonD - 38
R. WaltersM - 10
K. DempseyM - 11
O. HernandezM - 8
B. GarrityM - 19
B. WaineM - 14
O. LynchF
Substitutes (7)
13 · M. Terry
12 · A. McGowan
22 · L. Montsma
3 · J. Headley
37 · M. Craig
18 · R. Croasdale
17 · T. Simpson
Crewe
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Lee Bell
- 1
T. BoothG - 2
L. BillingtonD - 5
M. DemetriouD - 12
J. StephensonD - 3
R. HutchinsonD - 6
L. OffordM - 17
M. HolicekM - 11
J. TabinerM - 7
J. LankesterM - 14
J. GibsonM - 9
J. MarchF
Substitutes (7)
13 · I. Lawlor
10 · J. White
8 · C. Thomas
4 · K. Ure
23 · C. McNeill
20 · C. Agius
29 · A. Thibaut
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Port Vale
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Smith | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 46 | — |
| Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 35 | 2 |
| Cameron Humphreys | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | — | 63 | 1 |
| Connor Hall | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 94 | — |
| Liam Gordon | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 52 | — |
| Rhys Walters | 88 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 23 | 1 |
| Kyle Dempsey | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 55 | 1 |
| Onel Hernández | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 22 | 2 |
| Ben Garrity | 63 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 17 | — |
| Ben Waine | 70 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 11 | — |
| Oliver Lynch | 70 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 1 | 8 | — |
| Ryan Croasdale | 27 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| Jaheim Headley | 20 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Tyreece Simpson | 20 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Matthew Craig | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Mason Terry | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lewis Montsma | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aaron McGowan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Crewe
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Booth | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 41 | — |
| Lewis Billington | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 28 | 1 |
| Mickey Demetriou | 89 | 8.2 | — | 0 | — | 47 | 1 |
| Joshua Stephenson | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 47 | 1 |
| Reece Hutchinson | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 33 | 3 |
| Luke Offord | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 29 | 1 |
| Matúš Holíček | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 23 | 6 |
| Joel Tabiner | 87 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 14 | 1 |
| Jack Lankester | 78 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 12 | — |
| Jordan Gibson | 78 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 3 | 14 | 2 |
| Josh March | 87 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 6 | — |
| Calum Agius | 12 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Joe White | 12 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 7 | — |
| Charlie McNeill | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Adrien Thibaut | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| Conor Thomas | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Ian Lawlor | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kyle Ure | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗League Two table
Current standings · League Two. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 15 | WWDDD |
| 2 |  Cheltenham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 15 | WDWDW |
| 3 |  Bristol Rovers | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 15 | WLLWW |
| 4 |  York | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | WLWDL |
| 5 |  Walsall | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 14 | DWDDD |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 13 | LWWDD |
| 7 |  Salford City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 13 | WWDWW |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 12 | LWWWD |
| 9 | Crewe | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | DDDDD |
| 10 |  Tranmere | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 11 | DDLWD |
| 11 |  Chesterfield | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 11 | LWWDD |
| 12 |  Swindon Town | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 11 | DLLWW |
| 13 |  Rotherham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 10 | DWDLD |
| 14 |  Fleetwood Town | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | LLDWD |
| 15 |  Colchester | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 10 | DDDLL |
| 16 |  Rochdale | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 10 | WWDLW |
| 17 |  Newport County | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9 | WDDLL |
| 18 |  Shrewsbury | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 8 | DDWLL |
| 19 |  Accrington ST | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 7 | DDLWD |
| 20 |  Oldham | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 7 | LLLLD |
| 21 |  Exeter City | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | LDLDD |
| 22 |  Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 6 | LLWDD |
| 23 | Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 5 | LWLLD |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 4 | LLLDL |
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