Mark your calendars for 12.09.2026, when Port Vale takes on Exeter City in a crucial England League Two showdown. The stakes are high for both Port Vale and Exeter City, known for their competitive spirit and tactical prowess. Our preview covers team dynamics, individual stats, and recent form of Port Vale and Exeter City. External factors like weather could also influence the outcome of this England League Two game. Explore our detailed analysis to make a well-informed bet on either Port Vale or Exeter City.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Salford City | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4/6 | 6 |
| 16 | Exeter City | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4/4 | 5 |
| 17 | Chesterfield | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6/7 | 5 |
| 22 | Rochdale | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5/10 | 3 |
| 23 | Shrewsbury | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2/10 | 3 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2/7 | 2 |
Port Vale vs Exeter City Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Port Vale | Exeter City | 24.01.2026 | 1-3 |
| League One | Exeter City | Port Vale | 13.09.2025 | 0-2 |
| League One | Port Vale | Exeter City | 13.04.2024 | 2-4 |
| League One | Exeter City | Port Vale | 09.12.2023 | 0-1 |
| League One | Port Vale | Exeter City | 18.02.2023 | 1-0 |
| FA Cup | Port Vale | Exeter City | 05.11.2022 | 2-3 |
| League One | Exeter City | Port Vale | 06.08.2022 | 4-0 |
| League Two | Exeter City | Port Vale | 07.05.2022 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Port Vale | Exeter City | 22.03.2022 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Port Vale | Exeter City | 02.04.2021 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Salford City | Port Vale | 05.09.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Swindon Town | Port Vale | 01.09.2026 | 3-1 |
| League Two | Port Vale | Crewe | 29.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Port Vale | Tranmere | 22.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Oldham | Port Vale | 15.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| League Cup | Wolves | Port Vale | 07.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Blackpool | Port Vale | 01.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Port Vale | Real Murcia | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Wigan | Port Vale | 18.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Port Vale | Tamworth | 14.07.2026 | 5-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Exeter City | Walsall | 05.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Exeter City | Barnet | 01.09.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | York | Exeter City | 29.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Two | Exeter City | Accrington ST | 22.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| League Two | Grimsby | Exeter City | 15.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Cup | Plymouth | Exeter City | 10.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Exeter City | Bristol City | 01.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Torquay | Exeter City | 31.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Weston-super-Mare | Exeter City | 25.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Truro City | Exeter City | 18.07.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Port Vale VS Exeter City
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Port Vale vs Exeter City
Bookies' predictions
Port Vale
Betting Intelligence: Port Vale vs Exeter City
htmlBoth clubs dropped down from League One this summer. Now they meet in League Two. And for Port Vale, the pressure is already mounting.
Port Vale sit bottom of the table with just two points from five games. They've conceded seven goals and scored only two. That's not just a bad start — that's a crisis. Exeter City, meanwhile, are mid-table on five points, looking steadier despite their own relegation. This is the kind of game Port Vale desperately need. Home, familiar ground, a chance to breathe. But Exeter aren't coming here to be charitable.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record tells a very interesting story. Over their last five competitive meetings, Exeter have won three. More importantly, when Exeter visit Vale Park, they've been dangerous. They won 4-2 there in April 2024 and 1-3 just last January. That away form in this fixture is something the mainstream narrative completely overlooks when looking at the bookies' prices.
Don't be fooled by the idea that home advantage automatically favours Vale here. Their home results this season read: a 1-1 draw, a 0-0, and a 7-0 cup demolition by Chelsea on that same patch of grass. Confidence at Vale Park is fragile right now. Exeter, quietly, could exploit that.
The surprising stat I keep coming back to? Across the last ten head-to-head meetings between these two clubs, nine of them have produced goals from both teams. That's a remarkable pattern. Both teams to score looks like a very strong market to consider here, especially with Vale's leaky defence and Exeter's three League Two goals already this season.
Exeter are priced at 3.60 to win, which I genuinely think undervalues them given the context. Vale at 1.95 feels like it's being carried by home advantage alone — but what home advantage? This squad looks deflated. I'd be looking at Exeter or the draw as the smarter play, with both teams to score as the standout value bet on the night.
My prediction: Exeter City win 2-1. A scrappy, tense affair where Vale grab one but ultimately crumble late on. Exeter have the form, the head-to-head edge, and the psychological advantage of knowing they've been here before — and left with three points.
Saturday night at Vale Park. Two relegated clubs. One desperate for a lifeline, one quietly finding their feet. Don't miss it.
What's Your Pick?
Where to Bet on Port Vale vs Exeter City
Our Port Vale vs Exeter City betting prediction
Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Humphreys | England | 28 | Defender | 185 | 76 |
| B. Waine | New Zealand | 25 | Attacker | 179 | 78 |
| R. Croasdale | England | 31 | Midfielder | 170 | 66 |
| L. Gordon | Guyana | 27 | Defender | 183 | 76 |
| O. Hernández | Cuba | 33 | Attacker | 172 | 76 |
| G. Byers | Scotland | 30 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| M. Maroši | Slovakia | 32 | Goalkeeper | 193 cm | 90 kg |
| K. Dempsey | England | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| L. Montsma | Netherlands | 28 | Defender | 191 | 82 |
| A. McGowan | England | 30 | Defender | 175 | 80 |
| C. Hall | England | 33 | Defender | 193 | 85 |
| K. John | England | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Simpson | England | 24 | Attacker | 186 | n/a |
| J. Lawrence-Gabriel | England | 27 | Defender | 178 | 69 |
| B. Garrity | England | 29 | Midfielder | 183 | 74 |
| M. Craig | Scotland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Headley | England | 24 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| M. Faal | Gambia | 23 | Attacker | 196 cm | n/a |
| J. Smith | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 76 |
| G. Hall | England | 22 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Kite | England | 26 | Midfielder | 176 | 69 |
| J. Doyle-Hayes | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 68 kg |
| R. Cole | England | 28 | Attacker | 178 | 65 |
| G. Edwards | Wales | 33 | Midfielder | 175 | 76 |
| J. Fitzwater | England | 28 | Defender | 188 | 70 |
| J. Gordon | England | 31 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| T. Perry | England | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| J. Bycroft | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | 184 cm | 71 kg |
| V. Harper | England | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 68 |
| J. Wareham | England | 23 | Attacker | 177 | n/a |
| S. Cox | England | 21 | Attacker | 178 | 79 |
| L. Woodhouse | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Samuel | England | 20 | Defender | 175 | n/a |
| A. Oluwabori | Nigeria | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Ethan Sutherland | Scotland | 20 | Defender | 182 | n/a |
| E. James | Wales | 21 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| Liam Oakes | England | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Cummins | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Midfielder | 188 | n/a |
| L. Cayless | England | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Frankie Phillips | England | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
Port Vale vs Exeter City match odds
Best Betting Sites for Port Vale vs Exeter City
The England League Two clash between Port Vale and Exeter City is a prime opportunity for betting. At Betzoid, we've chosen the top three betting sites that excel in odds and bonuses for this match. Whether new to the game or a seasoned bettor, these sites are your best bet for Port Vale vs Exeter City.
