Plymouth Argyle hosts Port Vale in League One clash Saturday

PLYMOUTH, England (Interstat) — Plymouth Argyle welcomes Port Vale to Home Park on Saturday in a League One matchup with playoff implications for both sides.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time.

Plymouth (14-10-12) enters the contest following a 1-1 draw at Bradford City on Tuesday. The Pilgrims have been strong at home, going unbeaten in their last five league matches at Home Park, including a 3-0 victory over Barnsley on April 6 and a 3-1 win at AFC Wimbledon on April 18.

Coach Wayne Rooney’s squad has shown offensive firepower, scoring three goals in three of their last six outings. Forward Ryan Hardie leads the team with 14 league goals.

Port Vale (11-15-11) arrives after a 1-0 loss at Cardiff City on Wednesday. The Valiants have struggled on the road, winning just once in their last six away matches. Their most recent league victory away from home came March 21 at Bolton Wanderers (1-0).

Manager Darren Moore’s side has been defensively inconsistent, recording five clean sheets in their last 10 matches but also allowing seven goals in a 7-0 FA Cup defeat to Chelsea on April 4.

The teams last met Nov. 22, 2025, when Plymouth won 1-0 at Vale Park.

Port Vale’s recent form has been mixed: a 0-0 draw at Wigan Athletic on April 19, a 3-1 win at Peterborough United on April 16, and a 0-0 draw at Barnsley on April 14.

Plymouth’s results include a 3-1 win at AFC Wimbledon on April 18, a 2-2 draw with Exeter City on April 11, and a 3-0 win at Barnsley on April 6.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw.

Port Vale’s next match is Tuesday at Stockport County. Plymouth’s next game is May 2 at Northampton Town.