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Port Vale vs Bolton

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League Two · Season 2020

Vale Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire13 March 2021 at 15:00
Home

Port Vale

0–1
Away

Bolton

Referee: C. Hicks

Match Summary

Bolton defeated Port Vale 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2020.

Rivalry since 2016

Port Vale vs Bolton Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Port Vale
3
wins
Drawn
1
Bolton
9
wins
Total goals
37 · 2.8/match
Both scored
4/13 · 31%
Over 2.5
6/13 · 46%

Recent Meetings

21/03/26Port Vale
1–0BoltonLeague One
13/01/26Bolton
0–1Port ValeEFL Trophy
08/11/25Bolton
4–0Port ValeLeague One
03/08/24Port Vale
0–3BoltonFriendlies Clubs
20/04/24Bolton
2–0Port ValeLeague One
05/12/23Bolton
2–0Port ValeEFL Trophy
30/09/23Port Vale
0–1BoltonLeague One
25/02/23Bolton
2–1Port ValeLeague One
13/08/22Port Vale
0–0BoltonLeague One
31/08/21Bolton
3–2Port ValeEFL Trophy
Highest-scoring game: 3–6 v 2020

Recent Form

Port Vale

LWLLDW

Bolton

WLDDWL

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Port Vale1wins
0draws2 meetings
Bolton1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (27%) — the odds may underestimate Bolton.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 28.4%Draw 29.8%Away 47.4% ✓

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.403.202.10
Max3.603.472.13
Over 2.5: 46.5%Under 2.5: 60.2%
Market favourite:Bolton · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market27.1%27.7%45.2%
Public market26.5%28.1%45.4%

Port Vale vs Bolton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

✓Bolton
Result vs. Market: Bolton (47%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Port ValeHalf-time:0 – 0Bolton
10Shots3
4Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
13/03/21Port Vale0–1Bolton3.52/3.36/2.11
05/12/20Bolton3–6Port Vale2.28/3.48/3.03

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Port Vale

W 186D 141L 170
Over 2.546
Goals scored641

Away Record: Bolton

W 23D 10L 13
Over 2.539
Goals scored59

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026