Blackpool vs Port Vale: Preview, H2H, Stats

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Blackpool vs Port Vale Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms

On 17 March 2026, Blackpool face Port Vale at Bloomfield Road with kickoff scheduled for . This England League One encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.

Blackpool rely on wing-backs to provide width.

Port Vale aim for structural stability in their setup.

Recent Form

Blackpool

D L D W L

Port Vale

D W D L D

Blackpool show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.

Likewise, Port Vale have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.

Recent Form Home/Away

Blackpool (Home)

D W L L W

Port Vale (Away)

W L W L L
Blackpool form remains fairly steady regardless of location.

Port Vale show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Blackpool

- - - + -

Port Vale

- + - - -

Blackpool have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.

Similarly, Port Vale are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Blackpool (Home)

- + - - +

Port Vale (Away)

+ - + - -
Blackpool show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

Port Vale show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Blackpool

- + + - +

Port Vale

- - - + +

Blackpool regularly feature in high-scoring games. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.

Meanwhile, Port Vale's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Game tempo has varied from match to match.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Blackpool (Home)

- - + + -

Port Vale (Away)

- + - + -
Blackpool's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.

There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Port Vale.

Scoring Consistency

Blackpool

+ - + + -

Port Vale

+ + + + +

Blackpool continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. Their attacking play remains a key strength.

In contrast, Port Vale have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Blackpool (Home)

+ + - + +

Port Vale (Away)

+ + + - -
Blackpool's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.

A strong home bias in Port Vale's attacking output.

On average Blackpool scores 1.4 and concedes 1.4 goals in home matches, while Port Vale averagely scores 0.6 and concedes 1.4 goals in away matches.
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Blackpool vs Port Vale Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

On average Blackpool scores after every 8.2 shots, while Port Vale gets averagely 10.4 shots in a game.
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Blackpool vs Port Vale Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Blackpool fielded the below lineup in the last match against Wigan: Peacock-Farrell; Casey, Horsfall, Ihiekwe; Brown; Coulson, Anderson, Honeyman, Walters; Fletcher, Bloxham
In their last match against Peterborough United starting lineup of Port Vale was the following:
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