Port Vale vs Mansfield Town - League One
Fixture Preview - 20 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Port Vale will host Mansfield Town at Vale Park on Saturday, 20 September, in a clash that promises to be intriguing given both teams' recent form. Port Vale has struggled to find consistency, managing only one win in their last five matches (LDWDL), while Mansfield Town arrives with a more robust record, having secured three victories in their last five outings (WWWLL). This disparity in form could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match. Historically, the head-to-head record between these two sides is fairly balanced, with Port Vale winning four of the last ten encounters and Mansfield claiming three victories. Notably, seven of those matches saw over 2.5 goals scored, indicating a propensity for high-scoring affairs. With both teams showing vulnerabilities in defence, particularly Port Vale, who have conceded in four of their last five games, the "Both Teams to Score" market could be worth considering. As the teams take to the pitch, the stakes will be high for Port Vale to turn their form around at home, while Mansfield will look to capitalise on their momentum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2023 | Mansfield Town | 0–1 | Port Vale | Carabao Cup |
| May 28, 2022 | Mansfield Town | 0–3 | Port Vale | League Two |
| March 15, 2022 | Port Vale | 3–1 | Mansfield Town | League Two |
| October 19, 2021 | Mansfield Town | 1–1 | Port Vale | League Two |
| May 8, 2021 | Port Vale | 0–3 | Mansfield Town | League Two |
| January 2, 2021 | Mansfield Town | 4–0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| December 26, 2019 | Mansfield Town | 2–2 | Port Vale | League Two |
| September 21, 2019 | Port Vale | 2–2 | Mansfield Town | League Two |
| March 9, 2019 | Port Vale | 2–1 | Mansfield Town | League Two |
| November 17, 2018 | Mansfield Town | 1–0 | Port Vale | League Two |