Stockport County vs Port Vale predictions, Apr 28, 2026

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As Stockport County prepares to host Port Vale in their upcoming clash on April 28, 2026, both teams look to secure vital points in the English League One. Stockport County enters this fixture with a mixed recent form, having won 2 of their last 5 matches. This slight uptick in performance will be essential as they aim to leverage the home advantage at their stadium.

Meanwhile, Port Vale mirrors this form with 2 wins in their last 5 outings, indicating a competitive edge that could pose a threat to the hosts. Both teams have displayed tactical resilience, but Stockport’s home territory may provide the necessary impetus for a stronger offensive display. The bookmakers favor Stockport County, offering odds of 1.37 for a home win, highlighting their perceived upper hand in this matchup.

Statistical predictions suggest a 70% probability of a home victory, with a 19.6% chance of a draw and an 11.5% likelihood of Port Vale claiming all three points. While recent trends tilt slightly in favor of Stockport County, football can be unpredictable, leaving room for surprises as both sides vie for crucial league positioning.

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Stockport
68.3%
Draw
19.9%
Port Vale
11.9%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.39 4.7 7.4
WilliamHill 1.33 4.8 8
Pinnacle 1.37 4.55 8.11

Latest Results

21.04.26 Stockport County – Mansfield Town – 0:1
18.04.26 Exeter City – Stockport County – 3:3
15.04.26 AFC Wimbledon – Stockport County – 0:2
12.04.26 Luton Town – Stockport County – 3:1
06.04.26 Bolton Wanderers – Stockport County – 2:2
19.04.26 Port Vale – Wigan Athletic – 0:0
16.04.26 Peterborough United – Port Vale – 1:3
14.04.26 Port Vale – Barnsley FC – 0:0
07.04.26 Port Vale – Rotherham United – 1:0
04.04.26 Chelsea – Port Vale – 7:0

Facts

  • One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: ) and 23 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two).
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Port Vale may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Stockport has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Stockport is the undeniable favorite.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Stockport won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 7:1. (average 2.3:0.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    10.02.26 Port Vale – Stockport County – 0:4
    27.10.25 Port Vale – Stockport County – 0:3
    30.08.22 Port Vale – Stockport County – 1:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Lincoln ✔ 44 29 10 5 83:38 45 97
    2 Cardiff ✔ 43 25 10 8 80:44 36 85
    3 Bolton 44 19 17 8 67:48 19 74
    4 Bradford City 44 21 10 13 55:49 6 73
    5 Stockport County 43 20 11 12 64:54 10 71
    6 Stevenage 44 20 11 13 47:45 2 71
    7 Luton 44 19 11 14 63:53 10 68
    8 Plymouth 44 20 7 17 70:60 10 67
    9 Huddersfield 44 17 13 14 69:60 9 64
    10 Reading 44 16 14 14 63:58 5 62
    11 Wycombe 44 16 12 16 63:52 11 60
    12 Mansfield 43 14 16 13 53:45 8 58
    13 Barnsley 43 14 14 15 65:68 -3 56
    14 Wigan 44 14 14 16 49:56 -7 56
    15 Doncaster 44 16 8 20 46:67 -21 56
    16 Blackpool 44 15 9 20 52:65 -13 54
    17 Peterborough 43 15 7 21 62:62 0 52
    18 Burton 44 13 13 18 47:57 -10 52
    19 Leyton Orient 44 14 9 21 57:68 -11 51
    20 AFC Wimbledon 44 14 8 22 50:68 -18 50
    21 Exeter 44 12 12 20 50:58 -8 48
    22 Rotherham ✔ 44 10 10 24 38:67 -29 40
    23 Port Vale 42 9 12 21 33:55 -22 39
    24 Northampton ✔ 43 9 8 26 36:65 -29 35

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