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Port Vale vs Oldham

Vale Park, Stoke29 December 2018 at 15:00
14
Away

Oldham

Match Events

Port Vale
Oldham
Kick Off
15′Peter Clarke
28′Thomas Hamer
32′
C. Lang

assist: C. O'Grady

B. Whitfield

assist: A. Kay

39′
Half Time
T. VassellD. Worrall
46′
Emmanuel Oyeleke50′
53′
M. Maouche

assist: T. Hamer

Luke Hannant61′
A. KayS. Quigley
65′
76′
C. LangJ. Branger
80′Chris O'Grady
86′
G. Nepomuceno

assist: J. Branger

90+3′
C. O'Grady
Full Time

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Port Vale is 6.95, compared to — for Oldham. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Port Vale's highest-rated starter is M. Clark (6.95), while Oldham's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Port Vale deploy 5 defenders rated 6.95 on average, against Oldham's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Port Vale field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Oldham's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Port Vale start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Oldham averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 71% for Port Vale and —% for Oldham. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Port Vale's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Oldham. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Port Vale's starting XI is 26.0 (youngest: M. Clark (26), oldest: M. Clark (26)), while Oldham average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Port Vale's starters average 12 league appearances each, versus 0 for Oldham. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Port ValePosition StrengthOldham
6.95
Avg Rating
6.95Defender (5 v 4)
0G 0A0G 0A
Port Vale
1GoalkeeperS. Brown
5DefenderL. Legge
15DefenderN. Smith
23DefenderM. Clark7.0
21DefenderT. Vassell
6DefenderA. Kay
8MidfielderE. Oyeleke
24MidfielderB. Whitfield
11MidfielderL. Hannant
3MidfielderC. Montaño
9ForwardT. Pope
Oldham
1GoalkeeperD. Iversen
26DefenderP. Clarke
4DefenderS. Edmundson
23DefenderR. Hunt
34DefenderT. Hamer
17MidfielderC. Missilou
28MidfielderM. Maouche
5MidfielderJ. Lyden
19MidfielderC. Lang
10ForwardC. O'Grady
27ForwardG. Nepomuceno

Match Summary

Oldham defeated Port Vale 4:1. The match was played in League Two 2018. Goals were scored by C. Lang 32′, B. Whitfield 39′, M. Maouche 53′, G. Nepomuceno 86′, C. O'Grady 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Port Vale made 2 substitutions, Oldham made 1.

Rivalry since 2013

Port Vale vs Oldham Head to Head Results

14 stretnutí
Port Vale
4
wins
Drawn
7
Oldham
3
wins
Total goals
30 · 2.1/match
Both scored
8/14 · 57%
Over 2.5
5/14 · 36%

Recent Form

Port Vale

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Oldham

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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

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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 Vale3wins
2draws7 meetings
Oldham2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.7

Average goals per game

57%

Games with 3+ goals

57%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.4%

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 32.5%Draw 30.3%Away 42.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.003.202.30
Max3.143.402.40
Market favourite:Oldham · 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 market30.7%29.2%40.1%
Public market31.4%27.7%40.9%
Δ0.7%1.5%0.8%

Port Vale vs Oldham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Oldham
Result vs. Market: Oldham (43%)

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:11Oldham
10Shots10
5Shots on target7

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
09/04/22Port Vale3–2Oldham1.48/4.12/7.20
20/11/21Oldham3–2Port Vale3.87/3.38/1.98
09/03/21Port Vale0–0Oldham2.26/3.24/3.26
24/10/20Oldham1–2Port Vale3.20/3.38/2.23
26/10/19Port Vale0–0Oldham1.98/3.70/3.79
29/12/18Port Vale1–4Oldham3.08/3.30/2.35
20/10/18Oldham0–1Port Vale1.97/3.53/3.99

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: Oldham

W 67D 62L 92
Over 2.554
Goals scored289

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026