AFC Wimbledon 1-1 Port Vale – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates AFC Wimbledon at 41% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale encounter.
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Full Analysis
The Cherry Red Records Stadium plays host to AFC Wimbledon versus Port Vale in League One, Regular Season - 12. Kick-off: Saturday 11 October 2025 at 15:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
AFC Wimbledon have collected 2.10 PPG across 10 League One outings this season: 7W 0D 3L. Last five: L W W W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.10 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for AFC Wimbledon, so this record blends games from this season and last.
AFC Wimbledon's home record at The Cherry Red Records Stadium: 7W 1D 2L from 10 League One appearances (2.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 0.50 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. At home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Port Vale (all games): 3W 3D 4L across 10 League One outings this term — 1.20 points per game. Last five: L W W W D. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 0.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for Port Vale, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Port Vale have gone 5W 1D 4L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 5 away clean sheets from 10 games (50%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home.
The form ledger tips toward AFC Wimbledon. A 0.90 PPG lead over Port Vale (2.10 vs 1.20) is a consistent enough margin to carry weight. If the win odds appear compressed, Draw No Bet offers draw insurance at a lower cost than a full switch to Double Chance.
Head-to-Head
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 2 meetings: AFC Wimbledon 0W, Port Vale 2W, 0D.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 3.5 per game across 2 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 26 Apr 2025, ended 0–2 with Port Vale winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.5 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Data
AFC Wimbledon goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (57 games, 28 at home): they score before half-time in 57% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 81% of the time; BTTS occurs in 25% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time.
Port Vale goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (57 games, 28 at away): they score before half-time in 54% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 70% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 39% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 40% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — AFC Wimbledon 33% versus Port Vale 46%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (AFC Wimbledon 35% | Port Vale 42%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects AFC Wimbledon 1.13 xG and Port Vale 0.89 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: AFC Wimbledon attack 1.063 / defence 0.923 | Port Vale attack 0.853 / defence 0.792. League average goals — home 1.340 / away 1.133. Port Vale's defence strength of 0.792 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 11 AFC Wimbledon games / 11 Port Vale games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: AFC Wimbledon 41% | Draw 30% | Port Vale 29%. Fair-value odds: AFC Wimbledon 2.44 | Draw 3.33 | Port Vale 3.45. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 33% | BTTS probability 40% | Total xG 2.02. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 67% probability — total xG of 2.02 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 40% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is AFC Wimbledon at 41% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on AFC Wimbledon if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.02 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 33% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.0 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 40% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: AFC Wimbledon 20% | Port Vale 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 12 | Venue: The Cherry Red Records Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 11 Oct 2025, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: AFC Wimbledon 41% | Draw 30% | Port Vale 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 33% | BTTS 40% | xG AFC Wimbledon 1.13 / Port Vale 0.89 • Poisson strength factors: AFC Wimbledon attack 1.063 / def 0.923 | Port Vale attack 0.853 / def 0.792 | league avg home 1.340 / away 1.133 • Poisson stance: AFC Wimbledon (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.13
AFC Wimbledon xG
Expected Goals
0.89
Port Vale xG
40%
BTTS
60%
Over 1.5
33%
Over 2.5
15%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale kick off?
AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 11 October 2025 at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.
What was the final score in AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale?
AFC Wimbledon 1 - 1 Port Vale.
Where is AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale being played?
The match is being played at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.
What competition is AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale part of?
AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale is a Regular Season - 12 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale?
Our statistical model gives AFC Wimbledon a 41% chance of winning, Port Vale a 29% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making AFC Wimbledon the favourite.
Will both teams score in AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale?
Our model estimates a 40% probability that both AFC Wimbledon and Port Vale will score (BTTS).
Will AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 33%.
What is the head-to-head record between AFC Wimbledon and Port Vale?
Record (2 meetings): AFC Wimbledon 0W | Draws 0 | Port Vale 2W.
What form are AFC Wimbledon and Port Vale in?
AFC Wimbledon (all comps): 7W-0D-3L in 10 | 2.10 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.10 | L5 L-W-W-W-W. Port Vale (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 0.80 | L5 L-W-W-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
AFC Wimbledon's attacking strength (1.06x league average) is weighed against Port Vale's defensive record (0.79x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.13. Flip it around — Port Vale's attack (0.85x) against AFC Wimbledon's defence (0.92x) — and the away total comes out at 0.89.
These ratings are built from 11/11 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 15.1%. Close behind: 0-0 (15.0%), 1-0 (13.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 43% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
AFC Wimbledon Win
41%
2.44
30%
3.29
29%
3.49
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
15.0%
Home win
Most likely
0 – 0
13.3%
Draw
1 – 1
13.3%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.13
AFC Wimbledon xG
Total xG
2.02
0.89
Port Vale xG
2.44
41%
Home win
3.29
30%
Draw
3.49
29%
Away win
Goals Markets
60%
Over 1.5
1.67
40%
Under 1.5
2.50
33%
Over 2.5
3.03
67%
Under 2.5
1.49
15%
Over 3.5
6.67
85%
Under 3.5
1.18
5%
Over 4.5
20.00
95%
Under 4.5
1.05
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
40%
BTTS Yes
2.51
60%
BTTS No
1.66
Clean Sheet
41%
2.44
32%
3.09
Win to Nil
17%
5.96
9%
10.76
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 13.3 | 11.8 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 15.0 | 13.3 | 5.9 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.4 | 7.5 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.1%.
How many goals are AFC Wimbledon and Port Vale expected to score?
The model projects 1.13 expected goals for AFC Wimbledon and 0.89 for Port Vale, a combined total of 2.02.
How confident is the prediction model for AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
AFC Wimbledon's recent record stands at 28W 13D 16L from 57 games, a 1.70 PPG return, with L-W-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for AFC Wimbledon is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Port Vale, meanwhile, have gone 25W 17D 15L across 57 games — 1.61 PPG, with L-W-W-W-D in their last five. The sample for Port Vale is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.70 PPG for AFC Wimbledon against 1.61 for Port Vale. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, AFC Wimbledon have managed 17W 5D 6L from 28 games — 2.00 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Port Vale's away record stands at 12W 8D 8L across 28 trips, a 1.57 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, AFC Wimbledon come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
AFC Wimbledon are averaging 1.23 goals scored and 0.75 conceded per game recently; Port Vale are on 1.32 scored and 0.98 conceded. Both sides have been difficult to break down recently — a combination that often points to a tighter, lower-scoring game than the average fixture.
Defensively: AFC Wimbledon have kept a clean sheet in 46% of their games; Port Vale in 40% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 57 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
AFC Wimbledon
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Port Vale
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are AFC Wimbledon and Port Vale in coming into this match?
AFC Wimbledon have gone 28W 13D 16L in their last 57 games (1.70 PPG), while Port Vale have gone 25W 17D 15L in their last 57 (1.61 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — AFC Wimbledon at home or Port Vale away?
AFC Wimbledon's home record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — AFC Wimbledon at home: 2.00 PPG; Port Vale away: 1.57 PPG.
Have AFC Wimbledon or Port Vale been keeping clean sheets recently?
AFC Wimbledon have kept a clean sheet in 46% of their recent games, Port Vale in 40%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 4 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2024 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 1 year. The pairing has crossed competitions too — League Two, League One all feature in the head-to-head log. They last met on 3 February 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Notable Numbers
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, AFC Wimbledon have gone 0W 1D 1L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Port Vale — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
1
AFC Wimbledon
1
Draws
2
Port Vale
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between AFC Wimbledon and Port Vale?
From 4 meetings on record, AFC Wimbledon have won 1, Port Vale have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.
When did AFC Wimbledon and Port Vale last play each other?
They last met on 3 February 2026, when Port Vale 0-1 AFC Wimbledon.
Who has won more matches between AFC Wimbledon and Port Vale?
Port Vale have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
AFC Wimbledon see a goal before the break in 57% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time.
Port Vale see a goal before the break in 54% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — AFC Wimbledon 25%, Port Vale 46% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 36% (AFC Wimbledon) and 39% (Port Vale).
On the defensive side: AFC Wimbledon keep a clean sheet in 57% of their matches; Port Vale in 39%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = AFC Wimbledon home games / Port Vale away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when AFC Wimbledon play Port Vale?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 25% of AFC Wimbledon's recent matches and 46% of Port Vale's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is AFC Wimbledon vs Port Vale usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of AFC Wimbledon's recent games and 39% of Port Vale's, pointing to a tighter contest.
AFC Wimbledon and Port Vale share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
AFC Wimbledon and Port Vale finished level at 1-1 at The Cherry Red Records Stadium, Regular Season - 12, in the League One. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting AFC Wimbledon 1.13 xG and Port Vale 0.89 xG, a combined 2.02. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of AFC Wimbledon attack 1.06 / defence 0.92 against Port Vale attack 0.85 / defence 0.79, drawn from 11/11 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it AFC Wimbledon 41% | Draw 30% | Port Vale 29%, with AFC Wimbledon to win its most likely call at 41%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 30%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 33%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 60% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 40% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 39% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (AFC Wimbledon 35%, Port Vale 42%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 39%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
AFC Wimbledon's trading profile (57 games, 28 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 33% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time, and conceded here.
Port Vale's trading profile (57 games, 28 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 40% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — AFC Wimbledon 1.70 PPG, Port Vale 1.61 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.