On 22.08.2026, Port Vale will clash with Tranmere in a thrilling England League Two game. While Port Vale is the favorite, Tranmere is not far behind. Our detailed match preview includes everything from player stats to expert insights. Ensure you read our prediction to place your bet confidently!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oldham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 3 |
| 5 | Tranmere | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 3 |
| 6 | York | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/2 | 3 |
| 20 | Salford City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 |
| 21 | Port Vale | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
| 22 | Shrewsbury | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Port Vale vs Tranmere
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x 10Port Vale vs Tranmere Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Tranmere | Port Vale | 01.03.2025 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Port Vale | Tranmere | 17.08.2024 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Port Vale | 19.02.2022 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Port Vale | Tranmere | 14.08.2021 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Port Vale | 06.02.2021 | 3-1 |
| League Two | Port Vale | Tranmere | 14.11.2020 | 3-4 |
| EFL Trophy | Port Vale | Tranmere | 08.09.2020 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Port Vale | Tranmere | 19.02.2019 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Port Vale | 25.08.2018 | 1-0 |
| League One | Port Vale | Tranmere | 22.03.2014 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 One | Port Vale | Lincoln | 02.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| League One | Stockport County | Port Vale | 28.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| League One | Plymouth | Port Vale | 25.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| League One | Cardiff | Port Vale | 22.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Tranmere | Shrewsbury | 15.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| League Cup | Tranmere | Rochdale | 01.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Tranmere | Blackpool | 18.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Grimsby | 02.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Milton Keynes Dons | Tranmere | 25.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Tranmere | 21.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Bristol Rovers | 18.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Chesterfield | Tranmere | 11.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Colchester | 06.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Shrewsbury | Tranmere | 03.04.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Port Vale VS Tranmere
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Port Vale vs Tranmere
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Port Vale vs Tranmere
htmlPort Vale vs Tranmere. On paper, it's a League Two local rivalry. In reality, it's a clash that couldn't be more different in terms of momentum right now — and that contrast makes this one genuinely fascinating.
Port Vale are already on the back foot. They opened their League Two campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Oldham, sitting 21st after just one game. That's not panic territory yet, but the pressure is real. A home loss to a nearby rival this early? That stings.
Tranmere, meanwhile, are flying. They hammered Shrewsbury 2-0 on opening day and sit 5th. The confidence in that camp right now must be sky-high. Here's something that might surprise you — when you dig into their recent record, Tranmere lost their final League Two games of last season with some heavy defeats, including a 5-0 hammering by Notts County. But they've clearly reset. That early season win suggests a real shift in momentum.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a routine home win. The head-to-head record between these two is genuinely bizarre. In 13 meetings, there have been five draws, and Port Vale have often been involved in chaotic, unpredictable scorelines. A 3-4 loss at home, a 4-3 victory — these two sides produce drama.
The last two League Two meetings this season finished 1-1 and 0-0. Low-scoring and tightly contested. That pattern is worth noting if you're eyeing the under 2.5 goals market.
Here's what you need to watch for tactically — Tranmere's S. Finley collected 10 yellow cards and a red last season. In a feisty derby atmosphere at Vale Park, expect him to be tested early. A card before half-time wouldn't surprise me at all, and that's a market worth exploring.
The odds have Port Vale at 1.69, which feels generous given their shaky start and Tranmere's early-season confidence. I'd argue there's real value on Tranmere at 5.20 or the draw at 3.55 when history screams stalemate.
My prediction? A narrow 1-1 draw. The head-to-head screams it. The form whispers it. But I wouldn't rule out Tranmere nicking all three points on the road.
Saturday can't come soon enough. Buckle up.
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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 |
| K. Dempsey | England | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| L. Montsma | Netherlands | 28 | Defender | 191 | 82 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| R. Walters | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Lynch | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Terry | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a | |
| Charlie Bussel | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Turnbull | England | 31 | Defender | 185 | 73 |
| N. Smith | England | 30 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| T. Conlon | England | 30 | Midfielder | 173 | 62 |
| C. Baker-Richardson | England | 30 | Attacker | 188 | 73 |
| T. Ince | England | 34 | Midfielder | 178 | 66 |
| S. Finley | England | 34 | Midfielder | 170 | 68 |
| P. Brough | England | 30 | Defender | 191 | 74 |
| J. Davies | Wales | 28 | Midfielder | 184 | 74 |
| J. Ironside | England | 32 | Attacker | 180 | 75 |
| J. Senior | England | 27 | Defender | 181 | 70 |
| L. O'Connor | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | 185 | 75 |
| O. Scott | England | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| H. Male | England | 25 | Goalkeeper | 188 | n/a |
| Charlie Jay Whitaker | England | 22 | Midfielder | ||
| L. Warrington | England | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Faulkner | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Slater | England | 21 | Defender | 182 | 74 |
| Charlie Veevers | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Okoro | England | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Mann | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Port Vale vs Tranmere match odds
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