Match Report
Port Vale, 22nd on 42 points, faced a 31-point deficit to Plymouth Argyle (8th, 73). Recent form flatters Port Vale's table spot — 16th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 22nd. In league terms the two rates read 1.63/1.37 for Plymouth Argyle and 0.78/1.33 for Port Vale (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32.
10 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Plymouth Argyle 2, draws 1, Port Vale 7, at 2.8 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 30% of the wins in this fixture.
The match was played at Home Park (capacity 19,500). On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Plymouth Argyle: Aribim Pepple (3'), Aribim Pepple (47') · Port Vale: Connor Hall (14')
Key stats
Possession: Plymouth Argyle 27% · Port Vale 73% · Total shots: 16-15 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 6-11