Match Report
In the standings it was Port Vale 22nd on 5 points, Tranmere Rovers 10th on 9 — separated by 4. The last five rounds placed Port Vale 17th in the league for form — higher than their 22nd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 0.5/1.17 for Port Vale and 1.5/1.17 for Tranmere Rovers (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.33.
The sides have met 12 times in the GioScore results database: 3 wins for Port Vale, 5 draws and 4 for Tranmere Rovers, at 2.25 goals per meeting. Only 33% of these meetings ended in a home win. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 33% of meetings.
Vale Park, capacity 19,052, hosted the game. D. Brown officiated: 62 games logged, averaging 1.8 yellow cards each. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Port Vale led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-1.
Goal scorers
Port Vale: George Byers (18') · Tranmere Rovers: Tom Ince (72')
Key stats
Possession: Port Vale 52% · Tranmere Rovers 48% · Total shots: 9-6 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 4-3