Blackpool FC
- Blackpool FC recently drew 1-1 at home with Wigan Athletic and suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat away at AFC Wimbledon.
- Evatt has built Blackpool’s platform on the back of solid defensive foundations, favouring a back-three and looking to dictate the pace of the game with the ball, while his men press the ball with vigor when they don’t have it.
Port Vale
- Port Vale are a more pragmatic outfit under Jon Brady, who has brought a level of tactical intelligence and flexibility to the club since his appointment in January 2026.
- The visitors are solid in their structure and can be a real danger when they hit on the break, as Blackpool FC are often open on the counter when they push forward with their high line.
Head-to-Head
- Port Vale have won three of their last four meetings with Blackpool FC in League One, thrashing the Tangerines 5-1 two months ago.
- Blackpool FC are winless in their last two home games against Port Vale in all competitions.
Key Players
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Port Vale:
- Ben Waine leads Port Vale’s goalscoring charts with three in 18 League One appearances in 2025-2026, while Jayden Stockley has chipped in with two in his last five.
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Blackpool FC:
- Ashley Fletcher is Blackpool’s biggest threat in the final third with 13 goals in 34 League One games this season, while Niall Ennis has scored two of their last five.
Betting Insights
- Port Vale have won four, drawn three and lost nine of their 16 away games in League One 2025/2026, scoring an average of 0.69 goals per-game and conceding 1.44.
- Port Vale’s recent improvements can be seen in their away form, where they have lost one and won one of their last two.
Prediction
Port Vale are a much better bet at 3.1 and we’re backing the Valiants to win this game, and we think a 2-1 away win is a decent accurate score prediction.
