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Lincoln v Port Vale result

Full-time · Lincoln 1–0 Port Vale

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Lincoln 1–0 Port Vale — Lincoln won this League One match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Lincoln beat Port Vale 1–0 in League One on Saturday 29 November.

Lincoln have conceded 41 goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games).

The goals

Lincoln led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Lincoln: R. Hackett (33’, assisted by Adam Reach).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Lincoln 0.96, Port Vale 0.68, from 8 shots to 5 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

Peter Wright, England showed five yellow cards — against 5.8 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Lincoln: R. Hackett (77’), Robert Street (90’) and Benjamin House (90+5’); Port Vale: F. Ojo (84’) and Kyle John (89’).

What it changes

Lincoln stay second after this result (18 league matches played). Lincoln have scored 89 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games).

Port Vale stay 24th after this result (18 league matches played). Port Vale have scored 36 goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Port Vale have conceded 61 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Port Vale are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Port Vale have failed to score in their last four matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Adam Reach (Lincoln) 6.2, Conor McGrandles (Lincoln) 4.9 and Benjamin Garrity (Port Vale) 4.7 led the match.

Head-to-head

Lincoln are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Port Vale.

Next up

Lincoln next host Wrexham on 21 November 2026.

Port Vale next host Accrington ST on 14 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Lincoln: Lincoln v Wrexham, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Port Vale: Port Vale v Accrington ST, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Lincoln 1–0 Port Vale · League One
  • Referee: Peter Wright, England
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Lincoln 3 · draws 2 · Port Vale 1 · 3.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Lincoln 1W 2D 2L · Port Vale 1W 1D 3L

Lincoln 1–0 Port Vale (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.75 / 0.75
Goals
against 1.25 / 1.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.14 / 6.63
Corners
against 2.43 / 4.13 · 1 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
3.14 / 3.25
Shots on target
against 3.86 / 4 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1 / 2.13
Cards
against 1.57 / 1.5 · 1 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 22 November 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 22 November 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameLincoln for / againstLinePort Vale for / against
Goals scored
0.75 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
0.75 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
4.14 for · 2.43 against n 7
9.5standard
6.63 for · 4.13 against n 8
Shots
12.43 for · 11.14 against n 7
19.5standard
13.5 for · 10.13 against n 8
Shots on target
3.14 for · 3.86 against n 7
8.5standard
3.25 for · 4 against n 8
Fouls committed
13.43 for · 10 against n 7
21.5standard
11.38 for · 10.38 against n 8
Cards shown
1 for · 1.57 against n 7
3.5standard
2.13 for · 1.5 against n 8

Referee: Peter Wright, England.

Lincoln

Lincoln Defensive

Lincoln — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lincoln before kick-off, to 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
T. Bayliss n 883.6
0.32/0
0.95/2
—
J. Collins n 852.5
2.66/3
2.45/3
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T. Darikwa n 888.5
0.53/1
0.43/0
C. Hall
C. McGrandles n 886.6
0.43/0
2.28/6
R. Curtis
R. Street n 869.9
2.18/2
14/2
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Lincoln — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lincoln before kick-off, to 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
T. Bayliss n 883.6
1.95/3
J. Collins n 852.5
1.55/1
T. Darikwa n 888.5
1.34/3
C. McGrandles n 886.6
2.57/4
R. Street n 869.9
1.47/1
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Lincoln Attacking

Lincoln — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lincoln before kick-off, to 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
T. Bayliss n 883.6
0.54/0
0.11/0
J. Collins n 852.5
1.75/2
0.42/0
T. Darikwa n 888.5
0.32/0
0.32/0
C. McGrandles n 886.6
0.32/0
0.11/0
R. Street n 869.9
1.84/3
0.63/1
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Lincoln — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Lincoln before kick-off, to 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
T. Bayliss n 883.6
00/0
00/0
J. Collins n 852.5
00/0
00/0
T. Darikwa n 888.5
0.11/0
0.11/0
C. McGrandles n 886.6
00/0
00/0
R. Street n 869.9
0.21/0
00/0
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Port Vale

Port Vale Defensive

Port Vale — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Port Vale before kick-off, to 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. Hall n 887.6
13/3
16/1
T. Darikwa
C. Humphreys n 886.1
0.73/1
0.53/1
—
J. Debrah n 886.3
0.95/2
0.42/1
—
R. Croasdale n 857.9
1.95/3
0.21/0
—
R. Curtis n 848.1
1.65/2
0.21/0
C. McGrandles
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Port Vale — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Port Vale before kick-off, to 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. Hall n 887.6
1.35/2
C. Humphreys n 886.1
0.43/0
J. Debrah n 886.3
0.86/0
R. Croasdale n 857.9
2.16/4
R. Curtis n 848.1
3.37/5
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Port Vale Attacking

Port Vale — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Port Vale before kick-off, to 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. Hall n 887.6
0.53/1
0.31/1
C. Humphreys n 886.1
00/0
00/0
J. Debrah n 886.3
0.95/1
0.11/0
R. Croasdale n 857.9
0.83/1
0.21/0
R. Curtis n 848.1
0.73/0
00/0
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Port Vale — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Port Vale before kick-off, to 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Hall n 887.6
00/0
0.11/0
C. Humphreys n 886.1
00/0
00/0
J. Debrah n 886.3
00/0
00/0
R. Croasdale n 857.9
0.21/0
00/0
R. Curtis n 848.1
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
LincolnPort Vale
52%Possession48%
0.96Expected goals (xG)0.68
8Shots5
3Shots on target1
3Shots off target2
2Blocked shots2
6Shots inside the box5
3Corners5
1Offsides1
14Fouls13
3Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
1Saves1
383Passes343
64%Pass accuracy64%

Lincoln Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
G. Wickens9000000006.7
T. Darikwa9000001106.5
T. Hamer9000101007
S. Bradley9000000006.3
A. Reach9001002007.3
C. McGrandles9000000007.2
B. House90001104Y7
R. Hackett80101111Y7.9
F. Draper8000310105.3
J. Moylan6600001306.9
Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu6600000206.7
T. Bayliss sub2400000106.7
R. Street sub24000000Y6.9
R. Towler sub1000000006.6
J. Collins sub1000000006.3

Port Vale Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Gauci9000000007.2
K. John90000011Y6.9
B. Heneghan9000000107.6
C. Humphreys9000000106.9
C. Hall9000000006.9
G. Hall9000111005.9
B. Garrity9000100307.3
F. Ojo90000001Y6.3
R. Curtis8900101106.6
D. Cole8900002006.3
J. Stockley6100000006.9
M. Faal sub2900000006.5
R. Paton sub10000000–
D. Brown sub10000000–

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Lincoln v Port Vale — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
LincolnDDLWL
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
Port ValeLWLDL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Lincoln 3 · 2 draws · Port Vale 1 · 3.33 goals/game
  • 2024-02-24 Port Vale 0–2 Lincoln
  • 2023-11-11 Lincoln 1–1 Port Vale
  • 2023-04-15 Lincoln 3–2 Port Vale
  • 2022-10-29 Port Vale 1–0 Lincoln
  • 2019-01-01 Lincoln 1–1 Port Vale
  • 2018-10-13 Port Vale 2–6 Lincoln
League standing · 2025/26
Lincoln#1 pos103 pts46 pl+48 GD
Port Vale#22 pos42 pts46 pl-25 GD
Goals per game
Lincoln scored1.93
Port Vale scored0.78
Lincoln conceded0.89
Port Vale conceded1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Lincoln and Port Vale?
In their last 6 meetings, Lincoln won 3, Port Vale won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Lincoln and Port Vale?
Recent form — Lincoln 1W 2D 2L; Port Vale 1W 1D 3L.

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