Port Vale lineup vs Rochdale
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Port Vale's expected lineup vs Rochdale, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 14 matches): Smith (8); Lawrence-Gabriel (13), Humphreys (10), Hall (9), Montsma (7); Dempsey (11), Headley (10), Hall (9), Byers (8), Walters (7); Hernández (8). Only 1 fan has predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Manchester City U21 match on 27 Oct.
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Next presser expected before Rochdale, Sat 31 Oct.
Latest Port Vale moves
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- TRANSFERTerry returns from a loan at West Ham31 Aug · Return from loan
- TRANSFERFigueroa joins on loan from Liverpool31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERAsamoah joins on loan from Wigan31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFEROrisakwe goes out on loan28 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERLomax leaves6 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERAmos leaves for Burnley4 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERSimpson signs from Stevenage2 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERStockley leaves for AFC Wimbledon30 Jul · Transfer
Port Vale predicted lineup vs Rochdale
MOST USED XIPort Vale's expected lineup at home to Rochdale in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 14 official matches: Smith in goal, a back four of Lawrence-Gabriel, Humphreys, Hall and Montsma, and Hernández leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 10 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 57% of matches.
- Based on starts across 14 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Port Vale, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Port Vale are 23rd in the L2 on 12 points from 11 games. They have W2 D1 L2 in their last five.
4-2-3-1 at home · 3-5-2 away
Sets up with a back three in 57% of matches.
Most Common Port Vale Starting XI
Based on 14 official matches this season
- SmithGK · 8 starts
- Lawrence-GabrielDEF · 13 starts
- HumphreysDEF · 10 starts
- HallDEF · 9 starts
- MontsmaDEF · 7 starts
- DempseyMID · 11 starts
- HeadleyMID · 10 starts
- HallMID · 9 starts
- ByersMID · 8 starts
- WaltersMID · 7 starts
- HernándezFWD · 8 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Port Vale vs Rochdale
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- What is Port Vale's expected lineup?
- Port Vale's expected lineup at home to Rochdale in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 14 official matches: Smith in goal, a back four of Lawrence-Gabriel, Humphreys, Hall and Montsma, and Hernández leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Smith, Lawrence-Gabriel, Humphreys, Hall, Montsma, Dempsey, Headley, Hall, Byers, Walters, Hernández.
- Who started Port Vale's last match?
- Port Vale's starting XI on 27 Oct 2026 in the EFL Trophy (3-1-4-2): J. Smith, A. McGowan, L. Montsma, K. John, Charlie Bussel, M. Asamoah, G. Hall, R. Walters, J. Headley, M. Watters, O. Hernández.
- What was Port Vale's last result?
- Port Vale beat Manchester City U21 5–0 on 27 Oct 2026.
- When did Port Vale last win?
- Port Vale last won on 27 Oct 2026, beating Manchester City U21 5–0.
- Who takes penalties for Port Vale?
- G. Byers has taken the most penalties for Port Vale this season, scoring 2 of 2.
- Who has made the most starts for Port Vale in the 2026-27 season?
- J. Lawrence-Gabriel leads with 13 starts for Port Vale across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
- What formation does Port Vale use most often?
- Port Vale have used a 3-5-2 in 6 of their 13 matches in the 2026-27 season.
- Which Port Vale goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Jackson Smith has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Port Vale in the 2026-27 season, starting 8 matches.
- Which Port Vale defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel has made the most starts as defender for Port Vale in the 2026-27 season, starting 13 matches.
- Which Port Vale midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Kyle Dempsey has made the most starts as midfielder for Port Vale in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.
- Which Port Vale forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Onel Hernández has made the most starts as forward for Port Vale in the 2026-27 season, starting 8 matches.
Port Vale past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | League Two | 2nd | 22 | 14 | 10 | 80 |
| 2023-24 | League One | 23rd | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41 |
| 2022-23 | League One | 18th | 13 | 10 | 23 | 49 |
| 2021-22 | League Two | 5th | 22 | 12 | 12 | 78 |
| 2020-21 | League Two | 13th | 17 | 9 | 20 | 60 |
Port Vale vs Rochdale
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