Port Vale 2-3 Barnsley - Result & Match Stats (League One)

Port Vale vs Barnsley - result

Port Vale 2-3 Barnsley in League One at Vale Park, Stoke-on-Trent on 26 December 2023. In their last 6 meetings, Port Vale have won 1, Barnsley 3, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Port Vale vs Barnsley?

Port Vale 2-3 Barnsley in League One on Tuesday 26 December 2023 at Vale Park.

Where was Port Vale vs Barnsley played?

Port Vale vs Barnsley 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 W L D (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is Barnsley's recent form?

Barnsley's last five results read D W W D W (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 draws.

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

Across the last 6 meetings Port Vale have won 1, Barnsley have won 3 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Port Vale 0-0 Barnsley on 14 April 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 Barnsley?

Reyes Cleary leads Barnsley with 11 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Port Vale vs Barnsley?

Scott Oldham refereed Port Vale vs Barnsley.

Port Vale vs Barnsley - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
14 Apr 2026	League One	Port Vale vs Barnsley	0-0
27 Sep 2025	League One	Barnsley vs Port Vale	0-2
2 Nov 2024	FA Cup	Port Vale vs Barnsley	1-3
5 Aug 2023	League One	Barnsley vs Port Vale	7-0
14 Feb 2023	League One	Port Vale vs Barnsley	1-3
13 Sep 2022	League One	Barnsley vs Port Vale	1-1

Port Vale 2-3 Barnsley: match stats

Stat	Port Vale	Barnsley
Possession	59%	41%
Shots	22	11
Shots on target	7	7
Corners	10	3
Fouls	7	7
Yellow cards	3	0
Tackles	9	15
Passes	515	370

Port Vale vs Barnsley goals and red cards

Port Vale: E. Chislett 72', J. Shorrock 90+3'. Barnsley: A. Phillips 17', J. McAtee 32', J. McAtee 37'.

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	6 of 24
Shots	10.7	18 of 24
Shots on target	2.9	24 of 24
Fouls	15.3	2 of 24
Tackles	14.6	16 of 24
Passes	340.6	16 of 24
Corners	4.7	14 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).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.2	18 of 24
Goals against	1.5	18 of 24
Shots	17	2 of 24
Shots on target	4.4	10 of 24
Fouls	13.6	4 of 24
Tackles	14.4	13 of 24
Passes	343.7	19 of 24
Corners	8.6	1 of 24

Barnsley player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Cameron McGeehan (5), Reyes Cleary (5), Tyrese Noslin (1).
Assists: Reyes Cleary (2), Arley Kay (2), Clayton Taylor (1).
Shots: Reyes Cleary (29), Tyrese Noslin (27), Cameron McGeehan (26).
Fouls: Cameron McGeehan (15), Patrick Kelly (14), Arley Kay (14).