Port Vale vs Bolton Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 21 March 2026, Port Vale face Bolton at Vale Park with kickoff scheduled for . This England League One encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Port Vale operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Bolton aim for structural stability in their setup.
Recent Form
Port Vale
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Bolton
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Port Vale have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.
Similarly, Bolton show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Recent Form Home/Away
Port Vale (Home)
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Bolton (Away)
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A surprising trend, with Port Vale far more successful on the road.
Bolton's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Port Vale
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Bolton
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Port Vale are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Meanwhile, Bolton have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Port Vale (Home)
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Bolton (Away)
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Port Vale show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
A rare pattern, with Bolton defending far better away from home.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Port Vale
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Bolton
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Port Vale's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Much depends on the opponent.
However, Bolton's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Port Vale (Home)
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Bolton (Away)
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Port Vale's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Bolton's fixtures are far more entertaining at home than away.
Scoring Consistency
Port Vale
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Bolton
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Port Vale show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Similarly, Bolton have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Port Vale (Home)
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Bolton (Away)
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Port Vale's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
Bolton attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
On average Port Vale scores 0.9 and concedes 1.3 goals in home matches, while Bolton averagely scores 1.1 and concedes 1.2 goals in away matches.
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Port Vale vs Bolton Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Port Vale scores after every 14.2 shots, while Bolton gets averagely 9.1 shots in a game.
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Port Vale vs Bolton Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Port Vale fielded the below lineup in the last match against Luton: Gauci; Gordon, Hall, Humphreys, John; Hall, Walters, Ojo; Stockley, Waine, Gabriel
In their last match against Exeter starting lineup of Bolton was the following: Bonham; Johnston, Forino, Toal, Osei-Tutu; Erhahon, Sheehan; Gale, Dalby, Apter; Kenny
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