Northampton Town vs Port Vale predictions, Feb 24, 2026

Feb 18, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League One, on Tuesday,

Northampton Town

Port Vale

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As Northampton Town prepares to host Port Vale in their upcoming League One clash on February 24, 2026, both teams will look to secure vital points as they navigate the competitive landscape of English football.

In recent form, Northampton Town has shown some resilience, managing to secure victories in two of their last five matches. Their tactical approach often emphasizes a strong midfield presence, enabling quick transitions and support for the forwards. Conversely, Port Vale has struggled, with only one win in their last five outings, highlighting some inconsistency in their play. Their strategy typically revolves around a solid defensive setup, aiming to absorb pressure and counter-attack when opportunities arise.

The bookmakers offer closely matched odds, with Northampton slightly favored at 2.55 compared to Port Vale’s 2.6. Our model reflects these odds in its predictions, assigning a 36.8% chance of a home win, a 28.3% chance of a draw, and a 34.2% chance for an away victory.

As both teams vie for important points, this match promises to be a tightly contested affair with no guaranteed outcomes, making it a must-watch for fans and bettors alike.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-02-18T16:52:02+00:00.

Northampton
35.9%		 Draw
29%		 Port Vale
35.1%

Outrights of English League One Port Vale: 0.09% Northampton: 0.09%

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Betting Odds

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Best for US Customers 2.54 3.2 2.6

Latest Results

17.02.26 Lincoln City – Northampton Town – 4:0
14.02.26 Exeter City – Northampton Town – 0:0
10.02.26 AFC Wimbledon – Northampton Town – 1:2
07.02.26 Northampton Town – Stevenage Borough – 3:1
03.02.26 Barnsley FC – Northampton Town – 2:2		 17.02.26 Stevenage Borough – Port Vale – 2:1
10.02.26 Port Vale – Stockport County – 0:4
07.02.26 Port Vale – Burton Albion – 2:2
03.02.26 Port Vale – AFC Wimbledon – 0:1
31.01.26 Leyton Orient – Port Vale – 0:1

Facts

  • We will watch a tense game between outsiders (ranked 21 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two and 24 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Northampton won 2.
  • In recent matches, Northampton has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Port Vale is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Port Vale may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Northampton has had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 14 head-to-head matches, Northampton won 6 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 14:12. (average 1:0.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Northampton won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 8:4. (average 1.1:0.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.10.25 Port Vale – Northampton Town – 0:0
    01.04.24 Northampton Town – Port Vale – 2:0
    16.09.23 Port Vale – Northampton Town – 1:0
    12.02.22 Port Vale – Northampton Town – 0:0
    07.08.21 Northampton Town – Port Vale – 1:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Cardiff 32 21 6 5 62:31 31 69
    2 Lincoln 32 19 8 5 57:31 26 65
    3 Bolton 33 15 12 6 43:31 12 57
    4 Bradford City 31 16 7 8 40:33 7 55
    5 Stockport County 31 15 8 8 42:36 6 53
    6 Huddersfield 33 14 7 12 53:44 9 49
    7 Stevenage 31 13 9 9 34:31 3 48
    8 Reading 32 12 11 9 47:42 5 47
    9 Luton 32 13 6 13 41:39 2 45
    10 Wycombe 32 11 11 10 43:35 8 44
    11 Peterborough 33 14 2 17 46:45 1 44
    12 Plymouth 32 13 4 15 44:47 -3 43
    13 Barnsley 29 11 8 10 49:50 -1 41
    14 Exeter 31 11 7 13 34:31 3 40
    15 Mansfield 30 10 9 11 37:33 4 39
    16 AFC Wimbledon 31 11 6 14 36:45 -9 39
    17 Blackpool 32 10 6 16 38:48 -10 36
    18 Doncaster 31 10 6 15 34:50 -16 36
    19 Burton 31 9 8 14 34:45 -11 35
    20 Wigan 31 8 10 13 32:42 -10 34
    21 Northampton 32 9 7 16 29:43 -14 34
    22 Leyton Orient 31 9 6 16 41:52 -11 33
    23 Rotherham 30 8 7 15 31:44 -13 31
    24 Port Vale 29 5 7 17 23:42 -19 22

    English League One Outrights

    1. Cardiff: 1.35 (64.61%)

    2. Lincoln City: 3.51 (24.75%)

    3. Bolton: 41.17 (2.11%)

    4. Stockport County: 56.83 (1.53%)

    5. Bradford City: 88.67 (0.98%)

    6. Doncaster Rovers: 100 (0.87%)

    7. Wimbledon FC: 100 (0.87%)

    8. Huddersfield: 142 (0.61%)

    9. Luton: 175.33 (0.5%)

    10. Stevenage: 183.67 (0.47%)

    11. Reading: 192 (0.45%)

    12. Wycombe: 233.67 (0.37%)

    13. Barnsley: 280.2 (0.31%)

    14. Plymouth: 280.2 (0.31%)

    15. Peterborough: 380.2 (0.23%)

    16. Wigan: 580.2 (0.15%)

    17. Mansfield: 880.2 (0.1%)

    18. Exeter: 880.2 (0.1%)

    19. Port Vale: 980.2 (0.09%)

    20. Northampton: 980.2 (0.09%)

    21. Leyton Orient: 980.2 (0.09%)

    22. Blackpool: 980.2 (0.09%)

    23. Rotherham: 980.2 (0.09%)

    24. Burton: 980.2 (0.09%)

    25. Doncaster: 1200.25 (0.07%)

    26. AFC Wimbledon: 1200.25 (0.07%)

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