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Tranmere vs Port Vale

Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside6 February 2021 at 15:00
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Referee: A. Young

Match Events

Tranmere
Port Vale
Kick Off
K. Woolery

assist: J. Spearing

17′
J. Vaughan
30′
41′
J. Taylor
Half Time
58′
D. WorrallA. Hurst
J. Vaughan
59′
71′Cristian Montano
72′Kurtis Guthrie
74′
J. TaylorW. Swan
D. LloydK. Morris
87′
James Vaughan90′
L. FeeneyL. O'Connor
90+4′
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal3
3Shots off Goal1
11Total Shots7
1Blocked Shots3
9Shots insidebox5
2Shots outsidebox2
15Fouls10
6Corner Kicks5
1Offsides1
55%Ball Possession45%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
428Total passes338
274Passes accurate186
64%Passes %55%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Tranmere is 6.38, compared to — for Port Vale. 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. Tranmere's highest-rated starter is K. Woolery (6.38), while Port Vale's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Tranmere deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Port Vale'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

Tranmere field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Port Vale's 3 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

Tranmere start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.38, compared to 3 for Port Vale 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 75% for Tranmere and —% for Port Vale. 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Tranmere's starting XI is 30.0 (youngest: K. Woolery (30), oldest: K. Woolery (30)), while Port Vale 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

Tranmere's starters average 8 league appearances each, versus 0 for Port Vale. 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.

Tranmere4-3-34-3-3Port Vale
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Davies26Clarke6Monthe18MacDona.8Spearing19Feeney35Lloyd22Lewis17Khan9Vaughan14Woolery1Brown15Mills6Smith3Crookes7Worrall4Joyce11Montaño10Conlon17Taylor14Guthrie21Rodney

Substitutes

Coach: K. Hill

Substitutes

Coach: D. Pugh

TranmerePosition StrengthPort Vale
6.38
Avg Rating
6.38Forward (3 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
Tranmere4-3-3
1GoalkeeperS. Davies
26DefenderP. Clarke
6DefenderE. Monthe
18DefenderC. MacDonald
17DefenderO. Khan
8MidfielderJ. Spearing
19MidfielderL. Feeney
22MidfielderP. Lewis
35ForwardD. Lloyd
9ForwardJ. Vaughan
14ForwardK. Woolery6.4
Port Vale4-3-3
1GoalkeeperS. Brown
15DefenderZ. Mills
6DefenderN. Smith
3DefenderA. Crookes
11DefenderC. Montaño
4MidfielderL. Joyce
10MidfielderT. Conlon
17MidfielderJ. Taylor
7ForwardD. Worrall
14ForwardK. Guthrie
21ForwardD. Rodney

Match Summary

Tranmere defeated Port Vale 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by K. Woolery 17′, J. Vaughan 30′, J. Taylor 41′, J. Vaughan 59′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Tranmere had 55% possession while Port Vale held 45%. Tranmere had 11 shots (7 on target) compared to 7 (3 on target) for Port Vale. Tranmere made 2 substitutions, Port Vale made 2.

Rivalry since 2012

Tranmere vs Port Vale Head to Head Results

10 stretnutí
Tranmere
3
wins
Drawn
4
Port Vale
3
wins
Total goals
23 · 2.3/match
Both scored
5/10 · 50%
Over 2.5
3/10 · 30%

Recent Form

Tranmere

DLWLDL

Port Vale

LWLLDW

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.

Tranmere4wins
4draws8 meetings
Port Vale0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.4

Average goals per game

38%

Games with 3+ goals

63%

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 47.5%Draw 29.4%Away 28.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.103.303.40
Max2.123.613.60
Over 2.5: 52.6%Under 2.5: 52.6%
Market favourite:Tranmere · 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 market45.7%26.8%27.5%
Public market45.1%28.7%26.3%
Δ0.6%1.8%1.2%

Tranmere vs Port Vale — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Tranmere
Result vs. Market: Tranmere (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.

TranmereHalf-time:21Port Vale
11Shots7
7Shots on target3

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
01/03/25Tranmere1–1Port Vale3.11/3.34/2.26
17/08/24Port Vale0–0Tranmere1.88/3.65/3.95
19/02/22Tranmere1–1Port Vale2.58/3.13/2.89
14/08/21Port Vale0–0Tranmere2.44/3.24/2.94
06/02/21Tranmere3–1Port Vale2.11/3.40/3.51
14/11/20Port Vale3–4Tranmere2.10/3.13/3.86
19/02/19Port Vale1–2Tranmere2.65/3.18/2.85
25/08/18Tranmere1–0Port Vale2.09/3.57/3.51

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: Tranmere

W 124D 95L 149
Over 2.542
Goals scored427

Away Record: Port Vale

W 186D 141L 170
Over 2.546
Goals scored641

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026