Exeter City FC
Football England - EFL League One St. James Park, Exeter Sat 13 Sep 22:00
Port Vale FC
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

League One Betting Preview: Exeter vs Port Vale

Exeter host Port Vale in this League One game at St. James Park, Exeter, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Saturday 13 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Grecians Good Value to Cause Vale Problems

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Exeter +0.25 at 1.76 against Port Vale. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

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Exeter Beat Vale in their Last H2H Battle

Exeter City were defeated on the road in their last game. Rotherham United won 1-0 at New York Stadium.

Port Vale lost when last in action. In a home game at Vale Park, they were beaten 3-2 by Leyton Orient.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Vale Park, with Exeter claiming the away win. Beating Port Vale by a 4-2 scoreline. The previous 10 H2H games have included six wins for Port Vale, three triumphs for Exeter and a single draw.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
16 Exeter logo Exeter 8 3 0 5 9 9 0 9:9 9
20 Port Vale logo Port Vale 8 1 2 5 6 9 -3 6:9 5
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Confirmed Lineups

Exeter confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Joe Whitworth (GK), Ed Turns, Jack Fitzwater, Danny Andrew, Jack McMillan, Ethan Brierley, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Ilmari Niskanen, Sonny Cox, Jack Aitchison, Josh Magennis.

Port Vale confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Joe Gauci (GK), Cameron Humphreys, Ben Heneghan, Connor Hall, Kyle John, Ryan Croasdale, George Byers, Ben Garrity, Liam Gordon, Ruari Paton, Devante Cole.

Exeter vs Port Vale Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Exeter vs Port Vale betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Exeter +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of 1.76. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this League One clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.

Our League One experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Exeter vs Port Vale league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Exeter in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Exeter in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Port Vale in 7 consecutive games.

Exeter +0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 56.8% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Exeter Exeter logo 1 - 0 Port Vale logo Port Vale

There’s the option to wager on Exeter to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of 7.00 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Magennis to Score

Josh Magennis (Exeter) has netted three goals in his past five League One games. We’re content to land the 4.50 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Exeter +0.25
Total Goals Under 2.5
Anytime Goalscorer Josh Magennis

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Exeter vs Port Vale Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Game Could Go Right to the Wire According to the Bookies

At betting odds of 2.30, the bookies make Port Vale probable winners and there’s a 43% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this League One encounter. Exeter City are the 2.88 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Port Vale at 1.67 and Exeter at 2.05.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at 1.76.

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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score

Jayden Stockley Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Jayden Stockley is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at 5.75. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at 3.00.

Player Goals
Jayden Stockley (Port Vale)
Ruari Paton (Port Vale)
Dajaune Brown (Port Vale)
Jayden Wareham (Exeter)
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Five Wins From Past Ten Exeter Home Games

Exeter have clocked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Port Vale haven’t won any of their past three away games. The Staffordshire outfit have finished with four defeats, three wins and three draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Port Vale won 1-0 when they last played Exeter at St. James Park, Exeter. We’ve seen three victories each in the previous 6 H2H matches at St. James Park, Exeter.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Exeter logo Exeter Home Stats 5-2-3 2.50 1.60 0.90 4 6 4 6
Port Vale logo Port Vale Away Stats 3-3-4 2.40 1.20 1.20 4 6 6 4
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Exeter logo Exeter League Stats
Port Vale logo Port Vale League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Exeter vs Port Vale Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Exeter vs Port Vale team news beforehand. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for League One and all current injury news.

Exeter Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Port Vale Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Exeter Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 Joe Whitworth
4 Ed Turns 5 Jack Fitzwater 21 Danny Andrew 2 Jack McMillan
6 Ethan Brierley 31 Jake Doyle-Hayes 14 Ilmari Niskanen 19 Sonny Cox
10 Jack Aitchison 27 Josh Magennis
46 Joe Gauci
25 Cameron Humphreys 4 Ben Heneghan 5 Connor Hall
24 Kyle John 18 Ryan Croasdale 7 George Byers 8 Ben Garrity 15 Liam Gordon
17 Ruari Paton 44 Devante Cole

Port Vale Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Exeter Substitutes

  • 8Edward Francis
  • 9Jayden Wareham
  • 12Reece Cole
  • 20Luca Woodhouse
  • 23Jack Bycroft
  • 34Liam Oakes
  • 37Kieran Wilson

Port Vale Substitutes

  • 1Marko Marosi
  • 6Jordan Gabriel
  • 10Dajaune Brown
  • 11Ronan Curtis
  • 14Funso Ojo
  • 22Jesse Debrah
  • 36Mo Faal

Previous Exeter Lineups

06 Sep League One
Rotherham 1-0 Exeter
30 Aug League One
Exeter 3-0 Peterborough
23 Aug League One
Northampton 2-0 Exeter
20 Aug League One
Wycombe 0-1 Exeter
16 Aug League One
Exeter 1-2 Mansfield
14 Aug EFL Cup
Cheltenham 2-0 Exeter

Previous Port Vale Lineups

06 Sep League One
Port Vale 2-3 Leyton Orient
30 Aug League One
Reading 1-0 Port Vale
27 Aug EFL Cup
Birmingham 0-1 Port Vale
23 Aug League One
Port Vale 0-1 Doncaster
20 Aug League One
Port Vale 1-2 Stevenage
16 Aug League One
Burton 0-0 Port Vale
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2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cardiff 7 5 2 0 12:2 17
2 Bradford 8 5 2 1 14:10 17
3 Barnsley 7 5 1 1 14:9 16
4 Stevenage 7 5 1 1 10:5 16
5 Doncaster 8 5 1 2 9:8 16
6 Huddersfield 8 5 0 3 15:11 15
7 Lincoln 8 4 3 1 11:8 15
8 Wigan 8 3 3 2 13:9 12
9 Luton 7 4 0 3 10:6 12
10 Stockport 8 3 3 2 13:12 12
11 Wimbledon 8 4 0 4 10:10 12
12 Bolton 8 2 5 1 10:7 11
13 Mansfield 8 3 2 3 12:10 11
14 Leyton Orient 8 3 2 3 10:13 11
15 Northampton 7 3 1 3 5:6 10
16 Exeter 8 3 0 5 9:9 9
17 Plymouth 8 3 0 5 11:17 9
18 Rotherham 7 2 1 4 6:10 7
19 Wycombe 8 1 2 5 8:11 5
20 Port Vale 8 1 2 5 6:9 5
21 Reading 7 1 2 4 7:12 5
22 Burton 6 1 1 4 5:10 4
23 Blackpool 7 1 1 5 7:14 4
24 Peterborough 8 1 1 6 6:15 4
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Huddersfield 4 4 0 0 9:2 12
2 Bradford 4 4 0 0 10:5 12
3 Wigan 4 3 1 0 9:2 10
4 Barnsley 4 3 1 0 10:6 10
5 Doncaster 4 3 1 0 6:2 10
6 Cardiff 3 3 0 0 9:1 9
7 Wimbledon 4 3 0 1 6:2 9
8 Stevenage 3 3 0 0 4:0 9
9 Bolton 4 2 2 0 7:2 8
10 Lincoln 4 2 2 0 8:5 8
11 Mansfield 4 2 1 1 8:4 7
12 Stockport 4 2 1 1 6:4 7
13 Rotherham 3 2 1 0 5:3 7
14 Northampton 4 2 1 1 3:1 7
15 Exeter 4 2 0 2 8:5 6
16 Plymouth 4 2 0 2 6:6 6
17 Luton 4 2 0 2 4:4 6
18 Leyton Orient 4 1 2 1 5:4 5
19 Blackpool 3 1 1 1 6:6 4
20 Wycombe 4 1 1 2 5:5 4
21 Peterborough 4 1 1 2 3:5 4
22 Burton 4 1 1 2 2:5 4
23 Reading 3 1 0 2 2:4 3
24 Port Vale 4 0 1 3 3:6 1