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  • MANAGERJ. Brady appointed manager1 Sep
  • TRANSFERFigueroa joins on loan from Liverpool31 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERLomax leaves6 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERAmos leaves for Burnley4 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERSimpson signs from Stevenage3 Aug · Free agent
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Port Vale predicted lineup vs NorthamptonMOST USED XI

Port Vale's expected lineup at home to Northampton in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches: Smith in goal, a back four of Montsma, Humphreys, Hall and Gordon, and Lynch leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 10 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 47% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 8 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.

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J. Brady
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 10 of last 30
4-2-3-1
33%
3-4-2-1
17%
3-4-3
13%
3-5-2
10%

Sets up with a back three in 47% of matches.

Most Common Port Vale Starting XI

Based on 8 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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  • FWDFaal0/1 penalties scored
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Port Vale transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

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  • FFigueroafrom LiverpoolLoanAUG '26
  • SSimpsonfrom StevenageFree agentAUG '26
  • MMontsmafrom DundeeFree agentJUL '26
  • MMcGowanfrom TranmereFree agentJUL '26
  • WWattersfrom BarnsleyFree agentJUL '26
  • FFaalfrom WrexhamLoan returnJUL '26
  • LLynchfrom LutonLoanJUL '26
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Port Vale

What is Port Vale's expected lineup?
Port Vale's expected lineup at home to Northampton in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches: Smith in goal, a back four of Montsma, Humphreys, Hall and Gordon, and Lynch 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, Montsma, Humphreys, Hall, Gordon, Lawrence-Gabriel, Dempsey, Byers, Headley, Walters, Lynch.
Who started Port Vale's last match?
Port Vale's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the League Two (3-5-2): M. Maroši, K. John, L. Montsma, C. Hall, J. Lawrence-Gabriel, K. Dempsey, G. Byers, B. Garrity, J. Headley, B. Waine, O. Lynch.
What was Port Vale's last result?
Port Vale lost to Walsall 0–2 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Port Vale last win?
Port Vale last won on 12 Sept 2026, beating Exeter City 1–0.
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 this season?
K. Dempsey leads with 8 starts for Port Vale across all competitions this season.
What formation does Port Vale use most often?
Port Vale have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 7 matches this season.
Which Port Vale goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Jackson Smith has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Port Vale this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Port Vale defender has started the most this season?
Lewis Montsma has made the most starts as defender for Port Vale this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Port Vale midfielder has started the most this season?
Kyle Dempsey has made the most starts as midfielder for Port Vale this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Port Vale forward has started the most this season?
O. Lynch has made the most starts as forward for Port Vale this season, starting 5 matches.
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