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Port Vale v Exeter City result

Full-time · Port Vale 1–3 Exeter City

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Port Vale 1–3 Exeter City — Exeter City won this League One match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Exeter City won 3–1 at Port Vale in League One on Saturday 24 January. Exeter City have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Exeter City led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Exeter City: Carlos Gomes (22’, assisted by Ilmari Niskanen), Jayden Wareham (47’) and T. Tuterov (59’, assisted by Jack Aitchison); Port Vale: C. Humphreys (75’, assisted by B. Heneghan).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Port Vale 0.00, Exeter City 0.00, from 13 shots to 11 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

D. Bourne showed five yellow cards — against 4.0 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Port Vale: F. Ojo (28’); Exeter City: Jack Aitchison (75’), Joseph Whitworth (89’), Sonny Cox (90+4’) and Joshua Magennis (90+7’).

What it changes

Port Vale stay 24th after this result (25 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.

Exeter City move up from 11th to ninth (26 league matches played). Exeter City have scored 52 goals, the ninth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Exeter City have conceded 61 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Luca Woodhouse (Exeter City) 7.1, Carlos Gomes (Exeter City) 6.3 and B. Heneghan (Port Vale) 6.2 led the match.

Next up

Port Vale next host Scunthorpe on 7 November 2026.

Exeter City next travel to Huddersfield on 7 November 2026.

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

Next for Port Vale: Port Vale v Scunthorpe, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Exeter City: Huddersfield v Exeter City, Saturday 7 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Port Vale 1–3 Exeter City · League One
  • Referee: D. Bourne
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Port Vale 3 · draws 0 · Exeter City 3 · 3.17 goals/game
  • Recent form: Port Vale 2W 0D 3L · Exeter City 3W 1D 1L

Port Vale 1–3 Exeter City (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

1.13 / 1.5
Goals
against 1.63 / 1.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5 / 4
Corners
against 6.14 / 4.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
2.57 / 4.25
Shots on target
against 4 / 3.75 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
2.13 / 2.13
Cards
against 2.38 / 1.5 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 17 January 2026. 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 gamePort Vale for / againstLineExeter City for / against
Goals scored
1.13 for · 1.63 against n 8
2.5standard
1.5 for · 1.88 against n 8
Corners won
5 for · 6.14 against n 7
9.5standard
4 for · 4.75 against n 8
Shots
10.14 for · 12.29 against n 7
19.5standard
10.5 for · 13.38 against n 8
Shots on target
2.57 for · 4 against n 7
8.5standard
4.25 for · 3.75 against n 8
Fouls committed
9.43 for · 9.43 against n 7
21.5standard
10.25 for · 8.88 against n 8
Cards shown
2.13 for · 2.38 against n 8
3.5standard
2.13 for · 1.5 against n 8

Referee: D. Bourne.

Port Vale

Port Vale Goalkeeper

Port Vale — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. Gauci16911451 min311.9 /90161 /9000 /90
Port Vale — Goalkeeper saves: 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 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Gauci n 891.4
2.24/4

Port Vale Defensive

Port Vale — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
C. Humphreys24872084 min180.8 /90241 /90130.6 /90984.2 /90140.6 /9040.2 /90
J. Headley19641219 min362.7 /90110.8 /9060.4 /90836.1 /90171.3 /9030.2 /90
B. Heneghan18821482 min130.8 /90261.6 /90191.2 /901197.2 /90150.9 /9050.3 /90
M. Clark14741035 min232 /90121 /9030.3 /90645.6 /9040.3 /9020.2 /90
M. Johnson764451 min112.2 /9061.2 /9000 /90255 /9051 /9000 /90
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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 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. Humphreys n 890
0.32/0
0.42/1
—
R. Croasdale n 856
1.46/1
13/2
E. Brierley
C. Hall n 878.8
0.63/1
0.94/1
J. Fitzwater
D. Cole n 886.6
1.86/5
0.85/1
—
J. Debrah n 883.9
0.53/1
0.32/0
—
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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 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. Humphreys n 890
16/2
R. Croasdale n 856
1.66/2
C. Hall n 878.8
1.34/2
D. Cole n 886.6
1.46/3
J. Debrah n 883.9
0.54/0
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Port Vale Attacking

Port Vale — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
D. Cole21821716 min80.4 /9040.2 /90311.6 /90201 /90170.9 /90251.3 /90
J. Stockley1446645 min10.1 /9000 /9081.1 /9040.6 /9040.6 /9030.4 /90
M. Faal1243514 min10.2 /9000 /90162.8 /9081.4 /9040.7 /9071.2 /90
R. Croasdale23621418 min20.1 /9010.1 /90130.8 /9040.3 /9090.6 /9070.4 /90
G. Byers19771464 min10.1 /9020.1 /90221.4 /9040.2 /9080.5 /90120.7 /90
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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 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. Humphreys n 890
00/0
00/0
R. Croasdale n 856
0.62/1
00/0
C. Hall n 878.8
0.63/1
0.31/1
D. Cole n 886.6
16/2
0.65/0
J. Debrah n 883.9
1.14/2
0.32/0
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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 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Humphreys n 890
00/0
00/0
R. Croasdale n 856
00/0
00/0
C. Hall n 878.8
00/0
0.11/0
D. Cole n 886.6
0.32/0
0.32/0
J. Debrah n 883.9
00/0
00/0
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Exeter City

Exeter City Goalkeeper

Exeter City — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. Whitworth27902430 min652.4 /90351.3 /9000 /90
Exeter City — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Exeter City before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Whitworth n 890
2.35/3

Exeter City Defensive

Exeter City — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
J. Fitzwater25902250 min331.3 /90301.2 /90271.1 /901224.9 /90180.7 /9050.2 /90
E. Turns16871385 min271.8 /90372.4 /90130.8 /90996.4 /90151 /9010.1 /90
L. Woodhouse982739 min141.7 /9050.6 /90101.2 /90445.4 /9091.1 /9010.1 /90
I. Niskanen26902340 min481.8 /90170.7 /9060.2 /90993.8 /90230.9 /9030.1 /90
E. Brierley26852198 min301.2 /90140.6 /9040.2 /90552.3 /90150.6 /9030.1 /90
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Exeter City — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Exeter City before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Whitworth n 890
00/0
0.32/0
—
I. Niskanen n 890
0.84/1
0.65/0
—
E. Brierley n 883
0.53/1
0.11/0
R. Croasdale
J. Wareham n 875.1
38/6
1.25/1
—
J. Fitzwater n 890
0.65/0
0.63/1
C. Hall
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Exeter City — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Exeter City before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
I. Niskanen n 890
2.58/6
E. Brierley n 883
1.25/2
J. Wareham n 875.1
15/1
J. Fitzwater n 890
1.46/4
J. McMillan n 888.8
38/6
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Exeter City Attacking

Exeter City — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
J. Wareham26711858 min90.4 /9010 /90321.6 /90180.9 /90140.7 /9030.1 /90
J. Aitchison22591301 min10.1 /9020.1 /90100.7 /9060.4 /90100.7 /90130.9 /90
R. Cole20581167 min40.3 /9020.2 /90211.6 /90131 /90131 /9090.7 /90
J. Magennis1562937 min40.4 /9000 /90131.2 /9080.8 /9060.6 /9040.4 /90
Akeel Higgins1449689 min10.1 /9000 /9081 /9050.7 /9070.9 /9091.2 /90
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Exeter City — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Exeter City before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Whitworth n 890
00/0
00/0
I. Niskanen n 890
0.32/0
0.11/0
E. Brierley n 883
0.54/0
0.54/0
J. Wareham n 875.1
1.85/5
1.25/2
J. Fitzwater n 890
0.64/1
0.11/0
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Exeter City — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Exeter City before kick-off, to 17 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Whitworth n 890
00/0
00/0
I. Niskanen n 890
0.11/0
0.43/0
E. Brierley n 883
0.11/0
0.32/0
J. Wareham n 875.1
0.64/0
00/0
J. Fitzwater n 890
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Port ValeExeter City
49%Possession51%
13Shots11
3Shots on target4
6Shots off target5
4Blocked shots2
12Shots inside the box8
12Corners4
7Offsides3
4Fouls17
1Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
1Saves2
355Passes382
79%Pass accuracy81%

Port Vale Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Gauci9000000006
J. Lawrence-Gabriel9000000206.3
B. Heneghan9001101106.2
C. Hall9000000006.3
R. Croasdale9000211306.5
D. Cole9000000006.3
E. Archer8900005007.6
L. Gordon7300000006.3
F. Ojo64000000Y6.2
J. Shipley6400101006.3
G. Hall6400100207.2
C. Humphreys sub2610110007.7
D. Brown sub2600002007.3
J. Stockley sub2600310006.2
J. Headley sub1700000007.2
B. Waine sub10000000–

Exeter City Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Whitworth90000010Y7.7
P. Sweeney9000001107.3
J. Fitzwater9000000006.9
L. Woodhouse9000100407.3
I. Niskanen9001001307.7
E. Brierley9000001206.6
J. Aitchison82010021Y6.9
Liam Oakes6800100006.2
J. Wareham6810320207.3
J. Doyle-Hayes5500000006.5
Carlos Gomes5510110207.9
Timur Tuterov sub3510210107.9
J. McMillan sub3500000106.2
R. Cole sub2200100006.3
J. Magennis sub22000000Y6.3
S. Cox sub8000010Y6.3

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

Recent form
Port ValeLLWWL
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.2 scored / 2 conceded per game
Exeter CityWWDLW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.6 scored / 2.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Port Vale 3 · 0 draws · Exeter City 3 · 3.17 goals/game
  • 2025-09-13 Exeter City 0–2 Port Vale
  • 2024-04-13 Port Vale 2–4 Exeter City
  • 2023-12-09 Exeter City 0–1 Port Vale
  • 2023-02-18 Port Vale 1–0 Exeter City
  • 2022-11-05 Port Vale 2–3 Exeter City
  • 2022-08-06 Exeter City 4–0 Port Vale
League standing · 2025/26
Port Vale#22 pos42 pts46 pl-25 GD
Exeter City#21 pos49 pts46 pl-9 GD
Goals per game
Port Vale scored0.78
Exeter City scored1.13
Port Vale conceded1.33
Exeter City conceded1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Port Vale and Exeter City?
In their last 6 meetings, Port Vale won 3, Exeter City won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Port Vale and Exeter City?
Recent form — Port Vale 2W 0D 3L; Exeter City 3W 1D 1L.

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