York - Port Vale

Can York City find a way to convert their persistent draws into a victory as they host Port Vale at LNER Community Stadium on 24 October 2026? York have proven difficult to beat recently, though their last three League Two outings have all ended in 1-1 stalemates against Accrington Stanley, Newport County, and Northampton Town. Their tactical setup relies on maintaining defensive discipline, yet they will need more clinical finishing to break down a visiting side that has shown greater defensive resilience in recent weeks.

Port Vale arrive in good spirits, having kept clean sheets in consecutive 1-0 victories over Chesterfield and Grimsby Town before a 1-1 draw with Gillingham. Their ability to grind out narrow results suggests a disciplined approach that contrasts with York's recent run of shared points. Looking back to their last League Two meeting in March 2013, Port Vale secured a 2-0 win, providing a historical precedent for this matchday 13 encounter.