Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon: Recent Results and H2H
Introduction: Why Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon matters
The meeting between Port Vale and AFC Wimbledon is a frequently competitive fixture in the lower tiers of the English Football League and remains relevant to supporters and League One placings. Recent results and a tight head‑to‑head record mean this fixture often has knock‑on effects for confidence and momentum during the season. Weather disruption and wider EFL moves have also influenced scheduling and squad availability in recent weeks.
Main body: Recent form, facts and head‑to‑head
Recent matches and scores
Recent encounters between the clubs have produced a mix of results. Notable meetings include a 1–1 draw on 11 October 2025 in League One, and Port Vale victories in the 2024–25 League Two season: 2–0 away on 26 April 2025 and a 3–2 win at Vale Park on 26 October 2024. Historical League One results include Port Vale 2–0 AFC Wimbledon on 1 April 2017 and AFC Wimbledon’s 4–0 win on 17 December 2016.
Head‑to‑head and match details
Aggregating available records, FotMob lists the overall head‑to‑head as Port Vale 4 wins, AFC Wimbledon 3 wins and 2 draws. BBC reports a recent Port Vale 0–1 defeat in which Callum Maycock netted a late winner for Wimbledon, illustrating how tight and decisive these games can be. Media sources note that Wimbledon have only managed one win in their last seven league meetings with Vale (with two draws and four defeats), that solitary victory being the 4–0 result in December 2016.
Context and wider EFL notes
Port Vale’s home form this season has been underwhelming, with nine points from 12 League One home games (W2 D3 L7) — one of the club’s poorer starts to a home campaign historically. Fixture disruption is also a factor: three EFL matches were recently postponed as Storm Chandra moved across the UK. In wider league news, Paul Mullin’s loan spell at Wigan Athletic was cut short and he has returned to Wrexham, a reminder of how mid‑season movement can affect squad planning.
Conclusion: What to expect and significance for supporters
Given the narrow head‑to‑head margin and mixed recent form, future Port Vale vs AFC Wimbledon fixtures are likely to be closely contested. Port Vale’s struggles at home could be decisive, while Wimbledon have shown they can win at Vale Park. Weather and scheduling remain potential disruptors, so supporters and followers should monitor official communications ahead of matchday. Overall, the fixture continues to carry meaningful competitive weight for both sides in League One.
