Chesterfield vs Port Vale predictions, Sep 22, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

1 day ago

English EFL Trophy, on Tuesday, 2:00 pm ET

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As Chesterfield gears up to host Port Vale in the English EFL Trophy on September 22, 2026, both teams will be eager to make a statement in this knockout competition. Chesterfield comes into the match with a slightly better recent form, having secured victory in 2 of their last 5 outings. This performance showcases their potential to capitalize on home advantage, supported by bookmakers who have set the odds at 1.99 for a home win.

Port Vale, on the other hand, has struggled in recent weeks, managing to win only once in their last 5 matches. This downturn in form may affect their confidence as they prepare to face a revitalized Chesterfield team. The betting odds reflect a perceived split in the match dynamics, with Port Vale’s away win odds sitting at 3.05, indicating they will be viewed as underdogs.

Tactically, Chesterfield may aim to leverage their home ground familiarity, focusing on solidifying possession and creating opportunities through wide play. Conversely, Port Vale could adopt a counter-attacking strategy, hoping to exploit any defensive lapses from their opponents.

In conclusion, while the statistics favor Chesterfield, the unpredictable nature of knockout football means that both teams have a path to victory, making this matchup an intriguing contest for fans and bettors alike.

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Chesterfield
47%

Draw
22.3%

Port Vale
30.7%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.99	4.19	3.05

Latest Results

15.09.26 Chesterfield – Manchester City U21 – 5:3
12.09.26 Oldham Athletic – Chesterfield – 1:2
05.09.26 Chesterfield – Barnet – 3:3
01.09.26 Chesterfield – Gillingham FC – 1:1
29.08.26 Rotherham United – Chesterfield – 2:1

19.09.26 Walsall FC – Port Vale – 2:0
12.09.26 Port Vale – Exeter City – 1:0
05.09.26 Salford City – Port Vale – 1:0
01.09.26 Swindon Town – Port Vale – 3:1
29.08.26 Port Vale – Crewe Alexandra – 0:0

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chesterfield won 1.

In recent outings, Chesterfield has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 2 wins).

Port Vale has struggled for form in recent encounters (last 5 matches: 1 win).

Chesterfield could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.

Chesterfield is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.

In the last 13 head-to-head meetings, Chesterfield has recorded 6 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, with a goal aggregate of 20:14 (averaging 1.5:1.1 goals per game).

Specifically in home fixtures for Chesterfield against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, with 13:6 goals (averaging 1.9:0.9 per game).

Latest Head To Head

25.01.25 Chesterfield – Port Vale – 1:1
14.09.24 Port Vale – Chesterfield – 1:0
31.07.21 Chesterfield – Port Vale – 0:1
30.03.18 Port Vale – Chesterfield – 2:1
19.08.17 Chesterfield – Port Vale – 2:0

Standings

Group 1

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Sheffield Wed	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Accrington	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Salford	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Sunderland U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 2

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Wigan	1	1	0	0	0	3:2	3
2	Blackpool	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Crewe	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Aston Villa U21	1	0	0	0	1	2:3	0

Group 3

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Newcastle Utd U21	1	1	0	0	0	3:1	3
2	Bradford City	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Rotherham	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	York City	1	0	0	0	1	1:3	0

Group 4

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Chesterfield	1	1	0	0	0	5:3	3
2	Manchester City U21	2	1	0	0	1	7:6	3
3	Port Vale	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Mansfield	1	0	0	0	1	1:4	0

Group 5

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Stockport County	1	1	0	0	0	6:3	3
2	Tranmere	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Shrewsbury	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Everton U21	1	0	0	0	1	3:6	0

Group 6

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Grimsby	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Notts County	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Burton	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Nottingham U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 7

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Barnsley	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Oldham	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Fleetwood	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Leeds U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 8

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Huddersfield	1	1	0	0	0	3:1	3
2	Rochdale	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Liverpool U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Doncaster	1	0	0	0	1	1:3	0

Group 9

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Exeter	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
2	Cheltenham	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Oxford Utd	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Tottenham U21	1	0	0	0	1	0:2	0

Group 10

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Leicester	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Walsall	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Stevenage	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Fulham U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 11

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Wycombe	2	1	0	1	0	3:2	4
2	Reading	1	0	1	0	0	1:1	2
3	Chelsea U21	2	0	1	0	1	3:4	2
4	Bristol Rovers	1	0	0	1	0	2:2	1

Group 12

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Colchester	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Luton	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Peterborough	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Ipswich U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 13

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Crystal Palace U21	1	1	0	0	0	2:1	3
2	Plymouth	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Newport	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Swindon	1	0	0	0	1	1:2	0

Group 14

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Barnet	1	1	0	0	0	5:1	3
2	Arsenal U21	2	1	0	0	1	3:6	3
3	Leyton Orient	2	0	1	0	1	2:3	2
4	AFC Wimbledon	1	0	0	1	0	1:1	1

Group 15

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Brighton U21	1	1	0	0	0	3:0	3
2	Gillingham	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Cambridge Utd	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Northampton	1	0	0	0	1	0:3	0

Group 16

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	MK Dons	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Crawley	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Bromley	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Brentford U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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