Tight Vale Park test for free-scoring Chesterfield
Jon Brady’s side are 22nd with eight points from eight games but beat Grimsby 1-0 last weekend thanks to Kyle Dempsey’s long-range goal. Chesterfield are seventh with 15 points after drawing 2-2 at bottom side Crawley, having led 2-0. Kick-off is at 16:00, with Harrison Blair the referee. Port Vale and Chesterfield meet at Vale Park on Saturday, 17 October 2026, in round 11 of League Two.
“We know our form has been very strong at home.” – Port Vale manager Jon Brady
Predicted lineups: Port Vale vs Chesterfield
Marosi is expected to stay in goal for Port Vale ahead of Jackson Smith, who is fit again. WhoScored lists Mo Faal, Matthew Craig and Tyreece Simpson as out for the hosts. Chesterfield are without goalkeeper Zach Hemming, who is back in training but not ready, so former Vale keeper Ryan Boot continues. Will Dickson and Malik Owolabi-Belewu are also out, while Koroma could return.
Port Vale Team News & Preview
Port Vale’s home games have been very tight. They have scored three and conceded one in four league games at Vale Park, keeping three clean sheets. Dempsey’s goal just before half-time beat Grimsby last weekend, a performance a fan site described as arguably their best of the season, and Brady said his side are in a good rhythm.
Goals remain the issue. Vale have only four league goals and have not scored more than once in any of their eight league games.
What works for or against Port Vale
- Three clean sheets in four home league games.
- Unbeaten at home in the league.
- Four league goals in eight games.
- Never scored more than once in a league game this season.
Chesterfield Team News & Preview
Chesterfield have plenty of goals in the side, but they let a 2-0 lead slip at Crawley last weekend. Bonis and Marsh put them ahead, then Di Biase scored a penalty and a header to rescue a point for the bottom side. They have kept only two clean sheets in ten league games.
Away from home they have scored and conceded around 1.4 goals per game. Ryan Boot, who used to play for Vale, should start in goal again.
What works for or against Chesterfield
- 17 league goals, the second-most in League Two.
- Scored in nine of ten league games.
- Let a 2-0 lead slip at Crawley.
- Only two clean sheets in ten league games.
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Port Vale Form, Stats & Data
Port Vale score half a goal per game and concede 1.13. All of their struggles have been away from home: at Vale Park they are unbeaten, with two wins and two draws, and they have conceded one goal in four games.
Chesterfield Form, Stats & Data
Chesterfield score 1.7 goals per game, the second-best attack in League Two, and concede 1.4. Marsh (5) and Bonis (4) lead the scoring, and they have scored in nine of their ten league games.
Port Vale vs Chesterfield: Prediction & Betting Tip
Port Vale’s four home league games have produced four goals in total, and Vale have not scored more than once in any league game this season. Chesterfield are much more dangerous going forward, but Vale’s home defence has kept three clean sheets in four games. I expect a tight game and like under 2.5 goals.
The biggest risk is Chesterfield’s attack. They have scored in nine of ten league games, and their own defence is leaky enough to give Vale chances, as it did at Crawley. If Chesterfield score early and Vale have to come out, the game could open up. But Vale’s home record is too consistent for me to ignore.
Under 2.5 Goals at 1.87 with Winz is the bet. Correct score: 1-0.