Read our Port Vale vs Exeter prediction with expert betting tips, match odds, and predicted lineups ahead of this English League Two clash at Vale Park.
Port Vale vs Exeter Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
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Match Date | Saturday 12 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Vale Park |
Bottom side Port Vale host Exeter at Vale Park on Saturday, and this Port Vale vs Exeter clash carries real weight for a Valiants side still hunting a first win.
The hosts sit rock bottom of the English League Two table, still winless in all competitions and desperate to turn things around in front of their own supporters.
Exeter arrive off the back of a goalless draw with Walsall, a stubborn point on home soil, though the Exiles have won just one of their six competitive fixtures so far this season.
The clubs are level in their previous six meetings, with three wins apiece and no draws, so there is little to separate them on recent history.
Port Vale vs Exeter Form
Port Vale are propping up League Two, winless in all competitions this term and beaten narrowly at Salford City last time out. They have failed to win each of their last five League Two matches, and there have been under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven league games. Oliver Lynch has attempted 2+ shots in five of his last five outings.
Exeter travel to the Potteries in steadier shape, holding Walsall to a goalless draw in gameweek five to claim a point against strong opposition. That said, the Exiles have won only one of their six competitive fixtures this season, and, like their hosts, there have been under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven League Two outings.
Port Vale vs Exeter Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Port Vale: George Byers (Injured/out), Mo Faal (Injured/out), Max Watters (Injured/out)
Exeter: E. Turns (Injured/out), A. Oluwabori (Injured/doubtful)
Port Vale
Cameron Humphreys could return to shore up the Port Vale defence in gameweek six, while winger Onel Hernandez is also likely to be recalled to the attacking unit. Mo Faal, George Byers and Max Watters are all out of contention for the visit of Exeter.
Exeter
Exeter could stick with the same starting XI that held Walsall to a goalless draw last time out. The Exiles have two injured players on their books ahead of the trip to Vale Park, with E. Turns ruled out and A. Oluwabori rated a doubt.
Port Vale vs Exeter Predicted Lineup
Port Vale
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Smith; C. Humphreys, C. Hall, L. Montsma; J. Headley, B. Garrity, K. Dempsey, J. Lawrence-Gabriel; G. Hall, O. Hernández; O. Lynch
Exeter
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Bycroft; L. Woodhouse, J. Fitzwater, E. James, L. Samuel; C. Cummins, J. Doyle-Hayes; G. Edwards, R. Cole, J. Gordon; S. Cox
Port Vale vs Exeter Key Stats & Match Facts
Port Vale have kept a clean sheet in four of their last four matches vs Exeter (League Two).
Exeter have failed to score in four of their last four matches vs Port Vale (League Two).
There have been 13+ corners in four of the last six meetings between Port Vale and Exeter (League Two).
Exeter have had 6+ corners in five of their last six matches vs Port Vale (League Two).
Oliver Lynch has attempted 2+ shots in five of his last five appearances (League Two).
Port Vale vs Exeter Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has the makings of a tight, low-scoring affair between two sides who have struggled for goals. Port Vale are marginal favourites at home at 23/20 with Coral, but the projected finish is a 1-1 draw, so we are leaning towards a cagey, even contest rather than a comfortable home win.
Best Bets
Back Lewis Montsma to record over 0.5 shots on target. With Port Vale looking to exploit aerial situations against Exeter, the defender carries a solid projected probability of landing at least one shot on target, and the numbers point to genuine value in this market.
Back Onel Hernandez in the To Score Or Assist market. Recalled into Port Vale's attacking unit with the hosts favoured on home soil, Hernandez rates highly to make a direct contribution, whether that comes through a goal or an assist.
Port Vale vs Exeter Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder backs a Port Vale win, Oliver Lynch to score anytime and both teams to find the net, blending the hosts' home edge with goals at either end.
Port Vale are marginal favourites at 23/20 with Coral and, with the stats pointing them out as the pick, backing the Valiants to claim three vital home points anchors the build.
Oliver Lynch leads the line and has attempted 2+ shots in five of his last five League Two appearances, making him a natural choice in the anytime goalscorer market.
Both teams to score adds appeal given both sides have goals in them, with the yes side priced at 4/5 with Bet365 and the stats leaning that way too.
Combining a home win with goals at both ends stitches these legs together into a tidy build for a fixture that should tick along with chances shared.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 27/4 and is as short as 5/1 elsewhere.
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Port Vale vs Exeter Talking Points
There is a milestone on the cards for Port Vale right-back Jordan Gabriel, the club's August 2026 Player of the Month, who is in line to make his 200th senior career appearance in this fixture. History suggests a cagey, corner-heavy affair, with Port Vale having kept a clean sheet in four of their last four meetings with Exeter and the Exiles drawing a blank in each of those four. Leigh Doughty takes charge of proceedings at a Vale Park that has had a new hybrid turf pitch installed ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Port Vale vs Exeter Predictions FAQs
When is the Port Vale vs Exeter English League Two game?
The match kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Where is Port Vale vs Exeter being played?
The match will be played at Vale Park.
What competition is Port Vale vs Exeter in?
The fixture is taking place in English League Two.
Who is favoured to win Port Vale vs Exeter?
Port Vale are marginal favourites at 23/20 with Coral, with the stats pointing to a tight contest and a projected 1-1 draw.
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