Northampton Town vs Port Vale: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 February

Betiball's prediction for Northampton Town vs Port Vale on 24 February 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Northampton Town vs Port Vale preview before placing your bet.

Northampton Town vs Port Vale: Starting Lineups Time : 24/02/2026 15:45

Northampton Town
0 - 1
Finished
Port Vale
86' event Michael Jacobs / Sam Hoskins
72' event Jake Evans / Tom Eaves
64' event Jack Perkins / Nesta Guinness-Walker
64' event Elliott List / Terry Taylor
46' event Kamarai Swyer / Jack Burroughs
28' event Jack Burroughs
event 89' Liam Gordon / Funso Ojo
event 76' Ben Waine / Jayden Stockley
event 61' Rhys Walters / George Hall
event 61' Andre Gray / Martin Sherif
event 60' Jordan Shipley / Ethon Archer
event 45+7' Jayden Stockley
event 21' Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel / Ben Heneghan
86' event Michael Jacobs / Sam Hoskins
event 89' Liam Gordon / Funso Ojo
72' event Jake Evans / Tom Eaves
event 76' Ben Waine / Jayden Stockley
64' event Jack Perkins / Nesta Guinness-Walker
event 61' Rhys Walters / George Hall
64' event Elliott List / Terry Taylor
event 61' Andre Gray / Martin Sherif
46' event Kamarai Swyer / Jack Burroughs
event 60' Jordan Shipley / Ethon Archer
28' event Jack Burroughs
event 45+7' Jayden Stockley
event 21' Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel / Ben Heneghan
Northampton Town Northampton Town
Substitutions
#11 Kamarai Swyer
#15 Jake Evans
#21 Jack Perkins
#17 Michael Jacobs
#10 Elliott List
#3 Conor McCarthy
#1 Lee Burge
Northampton Town Northampton Town Port Vale Port Vale
7Shots7
0Shots on Goal2
12Fouls7
6Corner Kick0
7Free kick12
4Offside1
1Yellow card0
47Aerial63
1Save0
15Successful Tackles10
8Interceptions9
29Long pass27
8Successful center0
6Shots off goal3
21Head Success34
1Blocked2
9Tackle10
4Dribbles2
34Throw-in18
384Passes274
122Attacks74
59Dangerous attacks32
2Corner Kicks(HT)0
0BigChances1
0BigChancesMissed1
5ShotsInsideBox5
2ShotsOutsideBox2
46DuelsWon62
13Touches In Opposition Box17
39AccurateCrosses8
25GroundDuelsWon28
21AerialDuelsWon34
18Clearances53
Port Vale Port Vale
Substitutions
#15 Liam Gordon
#45 Andre Gray
#19 Ben Waine
#12 Rhys Walters
#26 Jordan Shipley
#6 Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel
#13 Benjamin Paul Amos
Commentary
89' Port Vale — substitution: Liam Gordon / Funso Ojo
86' Northampton Town — substitution: Michael Jacobs / Sam Hoskins
76' Port Vale — substitution: Ben Waine / Jayden Stockley
72' Northampton Town — substitution: Jake Evans / Tom Eaves
64' Northampton Town — substitution: Jack Perkins / Nesta Guinness-Walker
64' Northampton Town — substitution: Elliott List / Terry Taylor
61' Port Vale — substitution: Rhys Walters / George Hall
61' Port Vale — substitution: Andre Gray / Martin Sherif
60' Port Vale — substitution: Jordan Shipley / Ethon Archer
46' Northampton Town — substitution: Kamarai Swyer / Jack Burroughs
45+7' Goal! Jayden Stockley - Port Vale
28' Jack Burroughs - Northampton Town receive a yellow card
21' Port Vale — substitution: Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel / Ben Heneghan

How We Build the Northampton Town vs Port Vale Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Northampton Town vs Port Vale on 24 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Northampton Town vs Port Vale Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Northampton Town's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Port Vale's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Northampton Town and Port Vale sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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