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How did Northampton Town and Port Vale perform?

Northampton Town and Port Vale Match Stats

Northampton Town and Port Vale Lineups
Northampton Town
3-4-3
Port Vale
3-4-1-2Northampton Town and Port Vale Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
League One Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff |
25 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 43-25 | 18 | 52 |
| 2 | Lincoln |
25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 40-26 | 14 | 48 |
| 3 | Bradford City |
24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 34-25 | 9 | 46 |
| 4 | Stockport County |
25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 34-30 | 4 | 42 |
| 5 | Huddersfield |
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 45-35 | 10 | 39 |
| 6 | Bolton |
25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 32-25 | 7 | 39 |
| 7 | Luton |
25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 35-30 | 5 | 38 |
| 8 | Stevenage |
23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 27-20 | 7 | 37 |
| 9 | Reading |
24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 32-28 | 4 | 35 |
| 10 | Peterborough |
25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 33-34 | -1 | 35 |
| 11 | Wycombe |
25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 32-28 | 4 | 33 |
| 12 | Mansfield |
23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 31-28 | 3 | 32 |
| 13 | AFC Wimbledon |
24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 27-33 | -6 | 31 |
| 14 | Exeter |
24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 25-23 | 2 | 30 |
| 15 | Wigan |
24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 26-27 | -1 | 30 |
| 16 | Plymouth |
25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 32-39 | -7 | 30 |
| 17 | Barnsley |
21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 33-33 | 0 | 29 |
| 18 | Leyton Orient |
25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 36-42 | -6 | 29 |
| 19 | Blackpool |
25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 31-37 | -6 | 29 |
| 20 | Northampton |
24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 22-28 | -6 | 29 |
| 21 | Burton |
24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 23-34 | -11 | 27 |
| 22 | Rotherham |
24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 22-35 | -13 | 24 |
| 23 | Doncaster |
24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 24-41 | -17 | 23 |
| 24 | Port Vale |
23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 18-31 | -13 | 18 |
Qualification/Relegation
Northampton Town vs Port Vale Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2024-04-01
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Northampton Town faced off against Port Vale at Sixfields Stadium (Northampton, East Midlands). The League One fixture, contested on April 01, 2024, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Northampton Town were sitting in 20th place with 29 points. Their campaign has seen 8 wins and 5 draws, leaving them with a record of 11 losses.
Port Vale, sitting in 24th with 18 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 4 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 3 League One meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Northampton Town have secured 1 wins.
However, Port Vale have proven to be tough opponents, winning 1 times. There have been 1 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 0 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 0 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Northampton Town
- Bolton 0-0 Northampton (League One, Jan 04, 2026)
- Northampton 0-0 Stockport County (League One, Jan 01, 2026)
- Huddersfield 2-0 Northampton (League One, Dec 29, 2025)
- Burton 5-1 Northampton (League One, Dec 26, 2025)
- Northampton 3-1 AFC Wimbledon (League One, Dec 19, 2025)
- Peterborough 2-1 Northampton (League One, Dec 13, 2025)
- Northampton 1-1 Huddersfield (League One, Dec 09, 2025)
- Plymouth 0-3 Northampton (League One, Nov 29, 2025)
- Northampton 1-3 Cardiff (League One, Nov 22, 2025)
Recent Matches of Port Vale
- Port Vale 5-1 Blackpool (League One, Jan 01, 2026)
- Bradford City 1-0 Port Vale (League One, Dec 29, 2025)
- Huddersfield 5-0 Port Vale (League One, Dec 26, 2025)
- Port Vale 0-1 Peterborough (League One, Dec 20, 2025)
- Luton 2-2 Port Vale (League One, Dec 13, 2025)
- Lincoln 1-0 Port Vale (League One, Nov 29, 2025)
- Port Vale 0-1 Plymouth (League One, Nov 22, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Northampton Town vs Port Vale clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.

Cardiff
Lincoln
Bradford City
Stockport County
Huddersfield
Bolton
Luton
Stevenage
Reading
Peterborough
Wycombe
Mansfield
AFC Wimbledon
Exeter
Wigan
Plymouth
Barnsley
Leyton Orient
Blackpool
Burton
Rotherham
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