Port Vale vs Exeter Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 12 September 2026, Port Vale face Exeter at Vale Park with kickoff scheduled for . This England League Two encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Port Vale generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Exeter rely on wing-backs to provide width.
Recent Form
Port Vale
DL
Exeter
WL
Port Vale are struggling badly and finding it hard to turn things around. If this trend continues, their position may come under threat.
In contrast, Exeter have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Recent Form Home/Away
Port Vale (Home)
D
Exeter (Away)
L
There is little difference in Port Vale's performance across venues.
Exeter are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Port Vale
--
Exeter
+-
Port Vale are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
In contrast, Exeter have shown good defensive stability, keeping several clean sheets recently. The back line has been performing reliably.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Port Vale (Home)
-
Exeter (Away)
-
There is little difference in Port Vale's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Exeter's defence is dramatically stronger at home compared to away matches.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Port Vale
--
Exeter
--
Port Vale are often involved in tight, cagey games. Breaking down games has been a challenge.
Likewise, Exeter's matches have generally been low-scoring affairs. They often prioritise defensive structure.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Port Vale (Home)
-
Exeter (Away)
-
Port Vale's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Exeter.
Scoring Consistency
Port Vale
+-
Exeter
+-
Port Vale have generally been effective going forward, scoring in most recent games. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.
Similarly, Exeter continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Port Vale (Home)
+
Exeter (Away)
-
Port Vale's scoring rate is significantly higher at home than away.
A strong home bias in Exeter's attacking output.
Follow Port Vale vs Exeter live match coverage here.
Port Vale vs Exeter Video Content
Videos of the scored goals and highlights for Port Vale vs Exeter will go here.
Port Vale vs Exeter Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Port Vale scores after every 22 shots, while Exeter gets averagely 17.5 shots in a game.
Follow the detailed online statistics for Port Vale vs Exeter here. Let's see how statistics change.
Port Vale vs Exeter Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Port Vale fielded the below lineup in the last match against Tranmere Rovers: Smith; Gordon, Montsma, Humphreys, Gabriel; Byers, Dempsey; Hall, Lynch, Hernandez; Faal
In their last match against Accrington Stanley starting lineup of Exeter was the following: Bycroft; Woodhouse, Fitzwater, James; Harper, Cummins, Doyle-Hayes, Edwards; Cole; Gordon , Wareham
Scorestrike will provide all details about Port Vale vs Exeter match lineups here.