Port Vale and Barnsley face each other on Sunday 01.04.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Port Vale's home ground, the Vale Park.
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Port Vale preview
Port Vale heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 23 matches, The Vale secured 4 victories, 6 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 0.78 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Port Vale's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.
Port Vale has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 40 goals, of which 18 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 0.78 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Lorent Tolaj, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Ronan Curtis has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Port Vale has conceded 31 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 1.35 per game) and 38 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.19 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Barnsley preview
Barnsley comes into the game with 21 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 8 victories, 5 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.38 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses.
The Tykes's attack has been highly effective, scoring 47 goals during this period. Of that total, 33 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.57 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.57.
the Colliers's offensive system is led by Davis Keillor-Dunn, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Reyes Cleary. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.57 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 55 goals in 30 matches, averaging 1.83 per match.
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