Port Vale vs Doncaster Rovers - League One
Fixture Preview - 23 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Port Vale will host Doncaster Rovers at Vale Park this Saturday in what promises to be an intriguing League One clash. The home side has struggled for consistency, managing just one win in their last five matches (LDWDL), while Doncaster comes into this fixture on a high, having secured three consecutive victories (LDWWW). Historically, the teams have been evenly matched, with each side winning five of their last ten encounters, suggesting a competitive atmosphere is likely. One concrete angle to consider is the scoring potential in this match. Both teams have shown a tendency to find the net, with eight of their last ten head-to-heads featuring over 2.5 goals and six seeing both teams score. Given the odds of 2.15 for over 2.5 goals and 1.9 for both teams to score, punters might find value in backing a high-scoring affair. With Doncaster's current form and Port Vale's home advantage, this match could deliver an exciting contest filled with goal-scoring opportunities.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Lincoln City | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 |  Stockport County | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 |  Leyton Orient | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 10 |  Doncaster Rovers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 11 |  Exeter City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 12 |  Mansfield Town | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 13 |  Wigan Athletic | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 14 |  AFC Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 15 |  Bolton Wanderers | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 16 |  Burton Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Rotherham United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 18 |  Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 20 |  Wycombe Wanderers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Reading | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 22 |  Northampton Town | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 4, 2025 | Doncaster Rovers | 1–2 | Port Vale | League Two |
| August 31, 2024 | Port Vale | 2–3 | Doncaster Rovers | League Two |
| July 29, 2023 | Doncaster Rovers | 1–0 | Port Vale | Club Friendlies 3 |
| January 26, 2016 | Doncaster Rovers | 1–2 | Port Vale | League One |
| August 22, 2015 | Port Vale | 3–0 | Doncaster Rovers | League One |
| February 21, 2015 | Port Vale | 3–0 | Doncaster Rovers | League One |
| August 16, 2014 | Doncaster Rovers | 1–3 | Port Vale | League One |
| March 8, 2008 | Doncaster Rovers | 2–1 | Port Vale | League One |
| November 24, 2007 | Port Vale | 1–3 | Doncaster Rovers | League One |
| February 24, 2007 | Doncaster Rovers | 1–0 | Port Vale | League One |