Port Vale vs Barnsley Football Stats

📍 EFL Trophy, England
🕒 Tuesday 2nd December, 16:00 GMT

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Our Prediction

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – No

Port Vale sit 1st in the table after 3 games, averaging 0.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per home match this season. Barnsley are 2nd after 3 games, averaging 1.4 scored and 1.3 conceded on the road. Port Vale have won 4/10 home games (40%) this season; Barnsley have won 3/10 on the road (30%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Port Vale have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 0% of home games this season (0/10); Barnsley in 60% away (6/10). Port Vale average 0.5 scored and 0.5 conceded at home, Barnsley 1.4 and 1.3 on the road.

Barnsley regularly see both teams score in away fixtures (70%, 7/10). Port Vale are lower at home (10%, 1/10) — they've conceded in 30% of home games, which keeps BTTS in play.

Port Vale regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 70% of fixtures, 7/10). Barnsley are lower on the road (40%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – No — at least one side rarely sees both teams score, with Port Vale at 10% BTTS in home games and Barnsley at 70% away. A clean sheet for one side looks likely.

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League Table

The full EFL Trophy table for the 2025/2026 season, with Port Vale (1st) and Barnsley (2nd) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

EFL Trophy 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Luton Town 8 6 0 2 20:10 +10 18
2 Northampton Town 7 6 0 1 15:6 +9 18
3 Doncaster Rovers 7 5 1 1 17:6 +11 16
4 Stockport County 8 4 2 2 16:12 +4 14
5 Huddersfield Town 6 4 1 1 15:5 +10 13
6 Port Vale H 6 4 1 1 15:8 +7 13
7 Plymouth Argyle 6 4 0 2 14:8 +6 12
8 Harrogate Town 5 4 0 1 10:5 +5 12
9 Swindon Town 5 4 0 1 12:6 +6 12
10 Bolton Wanderers 5 4 0 1 13:3 +10 12
11 AFC Wimbledon 6 4 0 2 16:12 +4 12
12 Crewe Alexandra 4 3 1 0 13:3 +10 10
13 Colchester United 4 3 0 1 6:3 +3 9
14 Salford City 4 3 0 1 11:10 +1 9
15 Rotherham United 5 3 0 2 14:10 +4 9
16 West Ham United U21 5 3 0 2 12:10 +2 9
17 Stevenage 4 3 0 1 13:6 +7 9
18 Lincoln City 4 3 0 1 8:2 +6 9
19 Leyton Orient 4 3 0 1 6:3 +3 9
20 Fleetwood Town 5 2 2 1 13:8 +5 8
21 Bristol Rovers 5 2 2 1 11:10 +1 8
22 Tranmere Rovers 4 2 1 1 6:7 -1 7
23 Walsall 5 2 1 2 7:7 0 7
24 Cambridge United 4 2 1 1 8:6 +2 7
25 Wycombe Wanderers 4 2 0 2 7:5 +2 6
26 Blackpool 4 2 0 2 10:7 +3 6
27 Exeter City 4 2 0 2 5:8 -3 6
28 Cardiff City 4 2 0 2 5:7 -2 6
29 Bradford City 4 2 0 2 8:8 0 6
30 Reading 3 2 0 1 6:4 +2 6
31 Peterborough United 4 2 0 2 7:7 0 6
32 Chesterfield 4 1 1 2 5:14 -9 4
33 Barnet 3 1 1 1 5:7 -2 4
34 Accrington Stanley 3 1 1 1 5:6 -1 4
35 Wolves U21 3 1 0 2 7:10 -3 3
36 Arsenal U21 3 1 0 2 6:8 -2 3
37 Grimsby Town 3 1 0 2 6:8 -2 3
38 Burton Albion 3 1 0 2 3:4 -1 3
39 Barrow 3 1 0 2 3:7 -4 3
40 Manchester City U21 3 1 0 2 7:8 -1 3
41 Barnsley A 4 1 0 3 6:11 -5 3
42 Manchester United U21 3 1 0 2 4:8 -4 3
43 Shrewsbury Town 3 1 0 2 5:6 -1 3
44 Gillingham 3 1 0 2 5:6 -1 3
45 Crawley Town 3 1 0 2 6:6 0 3
46 Notts County 3 1 0 2 2:6 -4 3
47 Newport County 3 1 0 2 2:3 -1 3
48 Tottenham U21 3 0 2 1 8:12 -4 2
49 Cheltenham Town 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
50 Liverpool U21 3 0 1 2 2:6 -4 1
51 Nottingham Forest U21 3 0 1 2 3:6 -3 1
52 Wigan Athletic 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
53 Brighton U21 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
54 Newcastle United U21 3 0 1 2 5:11 -6 1
55 Mansfield Town 3 0 1 2 3:6 -3 1
56 Bromley 3 0 1 2 5:7 -2 1
57 Crystal Palace U21 3 0 1 2 6:11 -5 1
58 Chelsea U21 3 0 1 2 1:6 -5 1
59 Fulham U21 3 0 0 3 2:9 -7 0
60 Leeds United U21 3 0 0 3 3:11 -8 0
61 Everton U21 3 0 0 3 5:12 -7 0
62 Milton Keynes Dons 3 0 0 3 1:10 -9 0
63 Oldham Athletic 3 0 0 3 5:14 -9 0
64 Aston Villa U21 3 0 0 3 4:9 -5 0

Team Form

Barnsley have lost 40% of their away matches this season, while Port Vale have been more solid at home (20% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Port Vale (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Lost 2 (20%) 4 (40%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Barnsley regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Port Vale are lower at home (10%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Port Vale (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 1 (10%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Port Vale have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 0% of home games, Barnsley in 60% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Port Vale (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 0 (0%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 0 (0%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Port Vale (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 10 (100%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 10 (100%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Port Vale have scored 2+ goals in 0% of home games this season, Barnsley in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Port Vale (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Port Vale (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Port Vale (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 5 (0.5 avg) 14 (1.4 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 5 (0.5 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)

Match Corners

Port Vale regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Barnsley are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Port Vale (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 10.5 Corners 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Port Vale have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of home matches.

Barnsley have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of away matches.

Corners Won

Port Vale (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Port Vale (Home Form) Barnsley (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 4 (40%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Port Vale and Barnsley. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

27th Sep, 2025
Barnsley
0 – 2 HT: 0-0
Port Vale
Corners 4–3 Cards 1–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
2nd Nov, 2024
Port Vale
1 – 3 HT: 1-1
Barnsley
Corners 0–4 Cards 2–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
26th Dec, 2023
Port Vale
2 – 3 HT: 0-3
Barnsley
Corners 10–3 Cards 3–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
5th Aug, 2023
Barnsley
7 – 0 HT: 2-0
Port Vale
Corners 3–6 Cards 6–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
14th Feb, 2023
Port Vale
1 – 3 HT: 1-2
Barnsley
Corners 10–3 Cards 0–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
23rd Nov, 2022
Port Vale
2 – 1 HT: 2-0
Barnsley
Corners 5–5 Cards 1–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
13th Sep, 2022
Barnsley
1 – 1 HT: 1-0
Port Vale
Corners 9–7 Cards 4–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
28th Mar, 2016
Port Vale
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Barnsley
Corners – Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
14th Nov, 2015
Barnsley
1 – 2 HT: 0-1
Port Vale
Corners – Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
31st Jan, 2015
Barnsley
2 – 1 HT: 1-0
Port Vale
Corners – Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Port Vale vs Barnsley across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Port Vale 3.18
Draw 3.74
Barnsley 2.24

Half Time Result

Port Vale 3.68
Draw 2.42
Barnsley 2.59

Double Chance

Port Vale or Draw 1.77
Port Vale or Barnsley 1.28
Draw or Barnsley 1.36

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.52
No 2.4

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.15
Over 2.5 1.64
Over 3.5 2.61
Under 1.5 4.8
Under 2.5 2.32
Under 3.5 1.42

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.28
Over 1.5 2.38

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.1
Over 9.5 1.28
Over 10.5 1.83
Over 11.5 1.94

Port Vale Goals

Over 0.5 1.26
Over 1.5 2.35

Barnsley Goals

Over 0.5 1.2
Over 1.5 1.89

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Lake Macquarie City W vs Charlestown Azzurri W 11:00 BST | Northern NSW NPL Women, Australia Lake Macquarie City W have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/6 home matches this season · Charlestown Azzurri W have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    100% combined
  • Tuggeranong United U23 vs Monaro Panthers U23 08:30 BST | Capital Territory NPL Youth League, Australia Tuggeranong United U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Monaro Panthers U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.5
    91% combined
  • Tuggeranong United vs Monaro Panthers 10:30 BST | Capital Territory, Australia Tuggeranong United have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Monaro Panthers have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Sydney Olympic U20 vs SD Raiders U20 08:30 BST | New South Wales NPL Youth League, Australia Sydney Olympic U20 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/8 home matches this season · SD Raiders U20 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    85% combined
Acca odds (approx) 3.33
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Port Vale vs Barnsley Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Port Vale vs Barnsley?

BTTS – No — at least one side rarely sees both teams score, with Port Vale at 10% BTTS at home and Barnsley at 70% away. A clean sheet for one side looks likely.

Which team is likely to win, Port Vale or Barnsley?

Port Vale have a slight form edge at home (40% wins) over Barnsley on the road (30% wins) in EFL Trophy. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Port Vale and Barnsley?

Possibly — Barnsley regularly see both teams score away (70%), while Port Vale are lower at home (10%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Port Vale and Barnsley?

Uncertain — Port Vale have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 0% of home games, Barnsley in 60% of away games in EFL Trophy. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Port Vale or Barnsley?

Barnsley have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of away games compared to Port Vale's 0% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Port Vale and Barnsley?

Possibly — Port Vale regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Barnsley are lower on the road (50%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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