Port Vale vs Reading Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

In League One action, Port Vale met Reading on February 21. The match concluded with both teams sharing the points in a 1-1 draw.

Lewis Wing scored the first goal of the game from the penalty spot on the 39th minute of the match, tipping the balance in Reading's favor. Martin Sherif added to the score, making the final score 1-1.

6 months after their last meeting in League One, anticipation reaches a fever pitch as Port Vale and Reading meet again. In their last encounter, Reading secured a 1-0 win. On a difficult run, Port Vale approach this match following losses against Stevenage and Stockport, extending their winless streak to four games. Strengthening their defense will be critical to turning their fortunes around, since their backline has lacked consistency, conceding goals in their last four matches in a row.

Reading come into this fixture having played out a draw against Bolton on February 17, bringing their unbeaten streak to three. They've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, having conceded goals in each of their last four matches.

This League One match offers a platform for Port Vale and Reading’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Devante Cole and Jordan Shipley have been pivotal for Port Vale’s attack, with Jon Brady at the helm, combining to deliver important goals and assists. In League One, Cole has been Port Vale’s standout scorer with six goals, as Shipley continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with three assists. Port Vale have also relied on Ruari Paton, Ronan Curtis and Jaheim Headley to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Reading’s attacking options, guided by Leam Richardson, have been bolstered by Jack Marriott, the team’s top scorer, and Lewis Wing, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In League One, Marriott has been Reading’s standout scorer with sixteen goals, as Wing continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with ten assists. Reading’s offense has also been strengthened by Kamari Doyle, Charlie Savage and Matt Ritchie, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

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AI Prediction

The AI gives an initial outlook on Port Vale vs Reading before the match, then monitors the contest and updates its forecast in real time as the minutes tick by. AI projections, calculated before kick-off, indicated Reading’s victory stands out as the leading outcome, at 43%, while a draw was at 29% and Port Vale’s victory was at 28%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Port Vale - Reading in real time.

Port Vale kicked off the game with Joe Gauci, Elijah Xavier Campbell who got substituted by Liam Gordon on the 62nd minute, Connor Hall, Cameron Humphreys, Kyle John who got substituted by Ben Heneghan on the 89th minute, Funso Ojo, Ethon Archer, Jordan Shipley who got substituted by Jordan Gabriel on the 62nd minute, George Hall, Ben Waine who got substituted by Jayden Stockley on the 61st minute and Andre Gray who got substituted by Martin Sherif on the 62nd minute as starters, with Ben Amos, Ben Heneghan, Liam Gordon, Jordan Gabriel, Grant Ward, Martin Sherif and Jayden Stockley on the bench.

Reading's starting eleven were Joel Pereira, Benn Ward who got substituted by Jeriel Dorsett on the 67th minute, Derrick Williams who got substituted by Finley Burns on the 85th minute, Paudie O'Connor, Ryan Nyambe, Lewis Wing, Liam Fraser, Kadan Young who got substituted by Paddy Lane on the 73rd minute, Charlie Savage, Kamari Doyle who got substituted by Randell Williams on the 73rd minute and Jack Marriott who got substituted by Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan on the 85th minute, with Jack Stevens, Andy Yiadom, Finley Burns, Jeriel Dorsett, Paddy Lane, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan and Randell Williams on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.14 - 1.16
• Ball Possession: 43 - 57
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 1
• Total Attempts: 13 - 10
• Shots On Target: 6 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 6 - 4
• Shots in the Box: 10 - 8
• Shots from Outside the Box: 3 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 10 - 12
• Corners: 9 - 3
• Throw-Ins: 31 - 20
• Saves: 1 - 5
• Free Kicks: 12 - 9
• Offsides: 1 - 0
• Passes into Final Third: 104 - 90
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 65 - 41
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 27 - 14
• Tackles: 10 - 17
• Completed Tackles: 8 - 12
• Total Crosses: 32 - 11
• Successful Crosses: 4 - 2
• Interceptions: 5 - 3
• Clearances: 22 - 53

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Benn Ward and Jeriel Dorsett were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since August 2023, the teams have gone head-to-head three times. Port Vale have one win to their name while Reading have two. Their latest meeting occurred on August 30, 2025, during the League One of England, with Reading winning 1-0. In total, Port Vale have managed one goal in these three meetings, compared to Reading's three. So far, Reading have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Port Vale.

In League One, Port Vale have played 43 matches, winning nine, drawing twelve and losing 22, scoring 33 goals, averaging 0.77 per match, while conceding 56, an average of 1.30 per match. Reading have won sixteen of their 44 matches in League One this season, with fourteen draws and fourteen defeats, scoring 63 goals, averaging 1.43 per match, while conceding 58, an average of 1.32 per match.

Recent Form

Port Vale's recent form includes two consecutive losses, having lost to Stevenage and Stockport in their last two matches, while Reading are coming off a draw in their last match against Bolton. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Port Vale have claimed six victories, suffered twelve defeats, and drawn two times, while Reading have won nine of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing six.

Live Standings

As always, England League One's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Port Vale sit 23rd with 39 points from 43 matches, while Reading sit 10th with 62 points from 44 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Port Vale and Reading in real time. You can watch the goals by Lewis Wing and Martin Sherif as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Port Vale - Reading are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.