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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.
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| Northampton 35.9% |
Draw 29% |
Port Vale 35.1% |
Outrights of English League One Port Vale: 0.09% Northampton: 0.09%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.55 | 3.1 | 2.6 | ||
| 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
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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