Exeter City vs Port Vale - League One
Fixture Preview - 13 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Exeter City welcomes Port Vale to St James Park for their League One clash on Saturday, 13 September. The home side has shown mixed form recently, securing a win but suffering two defeats in their last five matches. In contrast, Port Vale has managed to draw three of their last five games, indicating a struggle to convert chances into victories. Historically, Exeter has had a slight edge over Port Vale, winning four of their last ten encounters, but the away side's recent resilience could make this a competitive fixture. One key angle to consider is Exeter's home advantage. They have been more formidable at St James Park, where they tend to create more scoring opportunities. With four of their last ten meetings featuring over 2.5 goals, fans can expect an engaging match. Both teams will be eager to secure points, making for a potentially open game where attacking play could dominate. As both sides look to improve their standings, this match could be pivotal in setting the tone for their upcoming fixtures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2024 | Port Vale | 2–4 | Exeter City | League One |
| December 9, 2023 | Exeter City | 0–1 | Port Vale | League One |
| February 18, 2023 | Port Vale | 1–0 | Exeter City | League One |
| November 5, 2022 | Port Vale | 2–3 | Exeter City | FA Cup |
| August 6, 2022 | Exeter City | 4–0 | Port Vale | League One |
| May 7, 2022 | Exeter City | 0–1 | Port Vale | League Two |
| March 22, 2022 | Port Vale | 0–0 | Exeter City | League Two |
| April 2, 2021 | Port Vale | 1–0 | Exeter City | League Two |
| September 19, 2020 | Exeter City | 0–2 | Port Vale | League Two |
| January 28, 2020 | Port Vale | 3–1 | Exeter City | League Two |