Chesterfield
4/10Wins
1.6Goals / game
1.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
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EFL TrophyGroup North - 4THE MATCH CENTREChesterfield vs Port Vale match centre
Full time
1:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Louie Marsh69′
Onel Hernández39′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Our model: Experimental — not eligible for recommendations · Calculated 22 Sep 18:36 UK.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
ChesterfieldPort Vale
—Expected goals · API-Football—
2Shots on target2
14Total Shots17
54%Ball Possession46%
1Corner Kicks5
9Fouls20
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves1
511Total passes431
429Passes accurate355
— 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.
Chesterfield 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Port Vale 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Fetched 22 Sep, 17:20 UK. This report is more than six hours old. 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.
Port Vale
3/10Wins
0.5Goals / game
1.2Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Port Vale’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.
Chesterfield
10 matchesResults4 wins · 3 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game1.3
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
YorkHome · League Two2–0Manchester City U21Home · EFL Trophy5–3OldhamAway · League Two2–1BarnetHome · League Two3–3GillinghamHome · League Two1–1RotherhamAway · League Two1–2Salford CityAway · League Two1–0Fleetwood TownHome · League Two0–1Fleetwood TownAway · League Cup0–1ScunthorpeAway · Friendlies Clubs1–1
Port Vale
10 matchesResults3 wins · 2 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game0.5
Goals conceded per game1.2
Games with 3+ goals2 of 10
Both teams scored2 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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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 Chesterfield at home with Port Vale 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, 05:55 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
EFL Trophy · 2026/27 · all league matches
ChesterfieldPort Vale
1Matches played0
3Points earned0
1Wins0
5.0Goals scored / match0.0
3.0Goals conceded / match0.0
0Clean sheets0
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Chesterfield at home with Port Vale away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
5 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Chesterfield
1wins5MEETINGS
Port Vale
3winsAug 2017 – Jan 2025 · Past results, not a forecast.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Chesterfield
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1P. Cook
- 23
R. BootG - 26
J. EcclestonD - 22
C. DunkleyD - 15
A. PondD - 46
T. PearceD - 4
T. NaylorM - 27
K. DyerM - 30
R. LampteyM - 7
L. MandevilleM - 31
J. RandallM - 9
F. BrydenF
Substitutes (7)
42 · Alex Whitney
40 · C. Cook
11 · D. Duffy
28 · W. Grigg
33 · R. Hutton
18 · L. Marsh
6 · J. Simpson
Port Vale
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1J. Brady
- 20
M. MarošiG - 6
J. Lawrence-GabrielD - 25
C. HumphreysD - 5
C. HallD - 4
J. MoonD - 38
R. WaltersM - 7
G. ByersM - 11
O. HernándezM - 3
J. HeadleyM - 33
G. HallM - 36
M. WattersF
Substitutes (7)
37 · M. Craig
42 · Charlie Bussel
27 · M. Asamoah
2 · K. John
12 · A. McGowan
31 · Keaton Moseley
43 · Miracle Orisakwe Nwoko
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Chesterfield
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Whitney | 45 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 3 |
| J. Simpson | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Marsh | 25 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| R. Hutton | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| W. Grigg | 25 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| D. Duffy | 25 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| C. Cook | 8 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| R. Boot | 90 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| J. Eccleston | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| C. Dunkley | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 1 |
| A. Pond | 45 | 7.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 2 |
| T. Pearce | 65 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| T. Naylor | 82 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| K. Dyer | 90 | 7.6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 59 | 1 |
| R. Lamptey | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 2 |
| L. Mandeville | 90 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 4 |
| J. Randall | 65 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 3 |
| F. Bryden | 65 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Port Vale
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miracle Orisakwe Nwoko | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Moseley | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. McGowan | 6 | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| K. John | 24 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| M. Craig | 18 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Charlie Bussel | 12 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| M. Asamoah | 45 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| M. Maroši | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| J. Lawrence-Gabriel | 66 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 2 |
| C. Humphreys | 90 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| C. Hall | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| J. Moon | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| R. Walters | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 4 |
| G. Byers | 66 | 7.7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 53 | 1 |
| O. Hernández | 78 | 8.1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 1 |
| J. Headley | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 1 |
| G. Hall | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 2 |
| M. Watters | 45 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗EFL Trophy table
Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
Standings are not available for this competition and season.
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Chesterfield | Draw | Port Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.40 | 3.25 | 2.50 |
| Bet365 | 2.38 | 3.75 | 2.45 |
| Marathonbet | 2.35 | 3.40 | 2.56 |
| Betfair | 2.30 | 3.25 | 2.60 |
| BetVictor | 2.45 | 3.40 | 2.55 |
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