Port Vale vs Northampton Town predictions, Sep 26, 2026

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Port Vale

Northampton

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As Port Vale prepares to host Northampton Town in their upcoming League Two clash on September 26, 2026, both teams enter the match struggling for form, each having secured just one victory in their last five outings. Port Vale’s only recent triumph came at home, suggesting they may find the comforts of their own ground beneficial as they seek to bolster their position in the league.

From a tactical standpoint, the home side may rely on their defensive resilience, as they have aimed to solidify their backline in recent weeks. Conversely, Northampton Town will likely adopt an aggressive approach, looking to exploit any gaps in Port Vale’s defense. The odds indicate a slight favorability towards Port Vale at 2.06, demonstrating a belief in their ability to turn their fortunes around on home turf against a similarly inconsistent opponent.

With our model assigning a 44.9% probability for a home win, 28.7% for a draw, and 26.4% for an away victory, this match appears finely poised. Both teams will be eager to capitalize on this encounter; however, predicting an outright result remains challenging given their recent performances. Fans can expect a closely contested match that could tip either way.

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Port Vale
44.7%
Draw
28.7%
Northampton
26.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.84 3.35 4.28
MarathonBet 2.22 3.16 3.21
Best for US Customers 2.12 3.2 3.2

Latest Results

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
19.09.26 Northampton Town – Rotherham United – 0:1
12.09.26 Shrewsbury Town – Northampton Town – 2:0
05.09.26 Northampton Town – Newport County – 1:0
01.09.26 Northampton Town – Crawley Town – 1:1
29.08.26 Gillingham FC – Northampton Town – 1:1

Facts

  • Postponed due to international match.
  • A dramatic battle between two struggling sides fighting for survival points (ranked 23rd in the Relegation ~ National League and 22nd).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Port Vale won 2.
  • Port Vale is going through a lean spell lately (last 5 matches: 1 win).
  • Performances by Northampton have been somewhat unpredictable lately (last 5 matches: 1 win).
  • A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Port Vale holding a narrow advantage.
  • In the last 15 head-to-head meetings, Port Vale has recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal aggregate of 13:14 (averaging 0.9:0.9 goals per game).
  • Specifically in home fixtures for Port Vale against this opponent, the record stands at 2 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss, with 8:6 goals (averaging 1.1:0.9 per game).
  • Latest Head To Head

    24.02.26 Northampton Town – Port Vale – 0:1
    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

    Standings

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Barnet 7 4 3 0 17:10 7 15
    2 Walsall 7 3 4 0 10:4 6 13
    3 Grimsby 7 3 4 0 11:6 5 13
    4 Gillingham 7 3 3 1 11:6 5 12
    5 Cheltenham 7 3 3 1 14:11 3 12
    6 Bristol Rovers 7 4 0 3 12:11 1 12
    7 York City 7 3 2 2 13:10 3 11
    8 Chesterfield 7 3 2 2 10:8 2 11
    9 Crewe 7 2 5 0 7:5 2 11
    10 Tranmere 7 2 4 1 9:7 2 10
    11 Fleetwood 7 2 4 1 8:7 1 10
    12 Salford 7 3 1 3 8:9 -1 10
    13 Swindon 7 3 1 3 8:11 -3 10
    14 Rotherham 7 2 3 2 10:10 0 9
    15 Colchester 7 2 3 2 8:10 -2 9
    16 Oldham 7 2 1 4 8:9 -1 7
    17 Rochdale 7 2 1 4 7:10 -3 7
    18 Shrewsbury 7 2 1 4 5:11 -6 7
    19 Newport 7 1 3 3 10:11 -1 6
    20 Exeter 7 1 3 3 4:5 -1 6
    21 Accrington 7 1 3 3 10:13 -3 6
    22 Northampton 7 1 3 3 3:6 -3 6
    23 Port Vale 7 1 2 4 3:9 -6 5
    24 Crawley 7 1 1 5 6:13 -7 4

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