Port Vale vs Newport Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
The upcoming meeting between Port Vale and Newport takes place at Vale Park on 28 November 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the England League Two. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Port Vale rely on wing-backs to provide width.
Newport aim for structural stability in their setup.
Recent Form
Port Vale
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Newport
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Port Vale are in flying form, dominating recent fixtures. Confidence should be high going into the next match.
Meanwhile, Newport 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)
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Newport (Away)
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There is little difference in Port Vale's performance across venues.
Newport are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Port Vale
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Newport
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Port Vale's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
Meanwhile, Newport 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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Newport (Away)
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A huge contrast in clean sheet potential, heavily favouring home games for Port Vale.
Newport show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Port Vale
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Newport
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Port Vale's matches have generally been low-scoring affairs. They often prioritise defensive structure.
However, Newport's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Much depends on the opponent.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Port Vale (Home)
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Newport (Away)
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Port Vale's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Only small differences appear in Newport's match tempo home versus away.
Scoring Consistency
Port Vale
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Newport
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Port Vale have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Also, Newport have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Port Vale (Home)
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Newport (Away)
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Port Vale's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
Newport's scoring rate is significantly higher at home than away.
On average Port Vale scores 1.3 and concedes 0.5 goals in home matches, while Newport averagely scores 0.9 and concedes 1.6 goals in away matches.
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Port Vale vs Newport Video Content
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Port Vale vs Newport Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Port Vale scores after every 13.9 shots, while Newport gets averagely 12.7 shots in a game.
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Port Vale vs Newport Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Port Vale fielded the below lineup in the last match against Rochdale: Marosi; Hall, Moon, Humphreys; Headley, Hall, Byers, Dempsey, Gabriel; Hernandez, Watters
In their last match against Chesterfield starting lineup of Newport was the following: Wright; Davies, Cameron, Jenkins, Norman; Brennan, Smith; Bamba, Biggins, Adu-Poku; Etete
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