Port Vale vs Chesterfield Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
Port Vale welcome Chesterfield to Vale Park on 17 October 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing England League Two schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Port Vale use wing-backs as key attacking outlets.
Chesterfield prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Recent Form
Port Vale
LWLLD
Chesterfield
LWWDD
Port Vale have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
However, Chesterfield have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Recent Form Home/Away
Port Vale (Home)
WDD
Chesterfield (Away)
LWLW
Port Vale's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
There is little difference in Chesterfield's performance across venues.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Port Vale
-+--+
Chesterfield
-+---
Port Vale have experienced ups and downs in recent defensive performances. Concentration at the back will be key.
Meanwhile, Chesterfield 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
Port Vale (Home)
++-
Chesterfield (Away)
---+
Port Vale show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
There is little difference in Chesterfield's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Port Vale
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Chesterfield
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Port Vale have been involved in low-scoring games recently. Breaking down games has been a challenge.
In contrast, Chesterfield regularly feature in high-scoring games. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Port Vale (Home)
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Chesterfield (Away)
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Only small differences appear in Port Vale's match tempo home versus away.
Chesterfield's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Scoring Consistency
Port Vale
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Chesterfield
+++++
Port Vale have struggled to maintain consistent scoring output in recent fixtures. Improving finishing could make a big difference.
In contrast, Chesterfield 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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Chesterfield (Away)
++++
Port Vale attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Chesterfield's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
On average Port Vale scores 0.5 and concedes 0.3 goals in home matches, while Chesterfield averagely scores 1.3 and concedes 1.3 goals in away matches.
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Port Vale vs Chesterfield Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Port Vale scores after every 27 shots, while Chesterfield gets averagely 11.3 shots in a game.
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Port Vale vs Chesterfield Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Port Vale fielded the below lineup in the last match against Northampton:
In their last match against Cheltenham Town starting lineup of Chesterfield was the following: Boot; Gordon, Simpson, McFadzean, Hutton; Stirk, McEachran; Randall, Marsh, Markanday; Bonis
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