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York City vs Port Vale Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
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Match Date | Saturday 24 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | LNER Community Stadium |
York City host Port Vale at the LNER Community Stadium on Saturday, and the League Two table paints a clear contrast between the two sides before kick-off.
York sit 6th in the table but have stalled with a run of League Two stalemates. Still, they are unbeaten in six, and Ollie Pearce's goals keep them dangerous.
Port Vale are 20th, yet the visitors are unbeaten in five in all competitions. Keyrol Figueroa's second-half equaliser off the bench at Gillingham has given them a spark.
York won neither of the two previous meetings, a draw and a Port Vale win. The York City vs Port Vale betting odds make the hosts 21/20 (Ladbrokes) favourites to fix that.
York City vs Port Vale Form
York's form is stubborn rather than spectacular. They are unbeaten in six, but a string of League Two draws has stalled the climb, the latest against an in-form Accrington Stanley. Ollie Pearce is the man carrying the attack, having found the net in each of his last four League Two outings.
Port Vale have become awkward to beat, unbeaten in five in all competitions despite their lowly league position. Liverpool loanee Keyrol Figueroa was the hero last time out, scoring his first senior goal off the bench to rescue a point at Gillingham. The catch is that their League Two games have been short on goals, which makes his spark all the more important.
York City vs Port Vale Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
York City: Z. Medley (Injured/out), C. Hewitt (Injured/out), J. Malcolm (Suspended), J. Stones (Unfit)
Port Vale: M. Craig (Injured/out), M. Faal (Injured/out), T. Simpson (Unfit)
York City
Jovan Malcolm serves the second instalment of a three-match suspension. The big call in the York City vs Port Vale lineups is whether Scott Lindsey recalls Ryan Fallowfield and Joe Felix, which would restore a settled back three and right flank.
Port Vale
Keyrol Figueroa dazzled from the bench against Gillingham and could be rewarded with a start. Jon Brady is expected to recall Jaheim Headley and Kyle Dempsey, while Matthew Craig is part of a three-man injury list.
York City vs Port Vale Predicted Lineup
York City
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: A. McNally; M. Kitching, Z. Johnson, R. Fallowfield; H. Boyes, O. Banks, A. Hunt, J. Felix; J. Grey, A. Newby; O. Pearce
Port Vale
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Marosi; J. Moon, C. Hall, C. Humphreys; J. Headley, B. Garrity, G. Byers, J. Lawrence-Gabriel; O. Hernández, K. Dempsey; K. Figueroa
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York City vs Port Vale Key Stats & Match Facts
Ollie Pearce has attempted 2+ shots in 8 of his last 8 League Two appearances.
Ollie Pearce has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 League Two appearances.
Alex Newby has attempted 2+ shots in 8 of his last 10 League Two appearances.
There have been 27+ shots taken in 6 of York's last 8 League Two matches.
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel has won 2+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 League Two appearances.
York City vs Port Vale Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: York City 2-1 Port Vale. York are the better side, with an attack built on width and individual skill, and Port Vale's wasteful finishing is the weakness the hosts can exploit. This is a home win on our card, with Ollie Pearce doing the damage and the visitors still finding a way onto the scoresheet.
Best Bets
York City to win, in the Win Market. They are the home favourites against a Port Vale side currently 20th. York are rated at around 46% implied probability, comfortably clear of the visitors, and that feels fair. Their wing play and individual quality give them the tools to unpick a side that rarely carries much threat of its own.
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. It backs an open game with chances at both ends. The projected total of 2.63 goals sits above the line, and York are far better going forward than they are at keeping opponents quiet. Recent low-scoring runs for both sides are the counterpoint, but Pearce's form and Port Vale's appetite for width and long shots point to a livelier afternoon.
York City vs Port Vale Bet Builder
This bet builder for the fixture combines a home win, Ollie Pearce to score anytime and both teams to score in a three-leg selection.
York City to win: the hosts have the sharper attack and the better league position, and they arrive unbeaten in six.
Ollie Pearce anytime goalscorer: he has scored in 4 of his last 4 League Two appearances, and that run is central to this pick.
Both teams to score, Yes: this has landed in 7 of the last 10 York matches, and a home defence that leaks openings gives Figueroa hope.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 6/1 and is as short as 41/10 elsewhere.
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York City vs Port Vale Talking Points
The headline battle is Ollie Pearce against a Port Vale side that rates weak against skilful players and in the air. Pearce arrived from Worthing in May 2024 with a prolific record, and he is in the sort of form that punishes soft defending. At the other end, 20-year-old Keyrol Figueroa offers the visitors a fresh threat. The tension is the goals trend: both sides have been part of low-scoring League Two games lately, so this preview's best bets lean towards that run ending here.
York City vs Port Vale Predictions FAQs
When is York City vs Port Vale kick-off?
The match kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 24 October 2026.
Where is York City vs Port Vale being played?
The match is being played at LNER Community Stadium.
What competition is York City vs Port Vale in?
It is an English League Two fixture.
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