Port Vale 5-1 Blackpool - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Port Vale vs Blackpool - result

Port Vale 5-1 Blackpool in League One at Vale Park, Stoke-on-Trent on 1 January 2026. Scorers: Jaheim Headley, George Byers, Jayden Stockley, Ronan Curtis, Devante Cole for Port Vale; Tom Bloxham for Blackpool. In their last 4 meetings, Port Vale have won 2, Blackpool 1, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Port Vale vs Blackpool?

Port Vale 5-1 Blackpool in League One on Thursday 1 January 2026 at Vale Park. Scorers: Jaheim Headley, George Byers, Jayden Stockley, Ronan Curtis, Devante Cole for Port Vale; Tom Bloxham for Blackpool.

Where was Port Vale vs Blackpool played?

Port Vale vs Blackpool was played at Vale Park in Stoke-on-Trent, the home ground of Port Vale.

What is Port Vale's recent form?

Port Vale's last five results read W D L L L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

What is Blackpool's recent form?

Blackpool's last five results read W D W W W (oldest to newest): 4 wins and 1 draw.

What is the head-to-head record between Port Vale and Blackpool?

Across the last 4 meetings Port Vale have won 2, Blackpool have won 1 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Blackpool 3-2 Port Vale on 17 March 2026 in the League One.

Who is the standout player for Port Vale?

Ben Garrity leads Port Vale with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Blackpool?

Karoy Anderson leads Blackpool with 15 fouls committed across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Port Vale vs Blackpool?

Edward Duckworth refereed Port Vale vs Blackpool, averaging 16.0 fouls and 3.5 yellow cards per game this season.

Port Vale vs Blackpool - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
17 Mar 2026	League One	Blackpool vs Port Vale	3-2
12 Aug 2025	Carabao Cup	Blackpool vs Port Vale	0-1
29 Dec 2023	League One	Port Vale vs Blackpool	3-0
15 Aug 2023	League One	Blackpool vs Port Vale	0-0

Port Vale 5-1 Blackpool: match stats

Stat	Port Vale	Blackpool
Possession	50%	50%
Shots	17	2
Shots on target	6	1
Corners	5	2
Fouls	14	8
Yellow cards	3	3
Tackles	14	13
Passes	357	366

Port Vale vs Blackpool goals and red cards

Port Vale: J. Stockley 54', G. Byers 58', J. Headley 73', D. Cole 86', R. Curtis 90+4'. Blackpool: T. Bloxham 27', J. Husband (red card) 45+1'.

Port Vale season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.5	24 of 24
Goals against	1.3	11 of 24
Shots	10.7	18 of 24
Shots on target	2.9	23 of 24
Fouls	15.3	2 of 24
Tackles	14.6	16 of 24
Passes	340.6	15 of 24
Corners	4.7	12 of 24

Port Vale player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: George Byers (2).
Assists: Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel (1).
Shots: Ben Garrity (11), Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel (10), K. Dempsey (7).
Fouls: K. Dempsey (12), C. Humphreys (10), Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel (10).

Blackpool season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	6 of 24
Goals against	1.9	20 of 24
Shots	14.6	8 of 24
Shots on target	4.9	8 of 24
Fouls	10.3	18 of 24
Tackles	18	4 of 24
Passes	377.3	11 of 24
Corners	4.6	17 of 24

Blackpool player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Josh Bowler (3), Jerry Yates (2), Leighton Clarkson (2).
Assists: Dion Elie Raymond Charles (2), George Honeyman (1), Josh Bowler (1).
Shots: Josh Bowler (25), Tom Bloxham (15), Dion Elie Raymond Charles (10).
Fouls: Z. Ashworth (14), Karoy Anderson (11), Oliver Casey (9).