History of the Port Vale v Northampton Town fixture
Northampton Town face a trip to Port Vale at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 32 games played, Cobblers have recorded 9 wins, and Port Vale have come away with 13 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was just last season, in October 2011, with Port Vale running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 27 Oct | Northampton | 2 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 25 Feb | Northampton | 1 - 2 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Fri 14 Oct | Port Vale | 3-0 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 12 Feb | Port Vale | 1 - 1 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 13 Nov | Northampton | 0 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Mar | Port Vale | 1 - 3 | Northampton | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Dec | Northampton | 1 - 1 | Port Vale | League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Port Vale are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Valiants in those games, with 8 conceded.
The away form of Northampton Town is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Cobblers have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.
Port Vale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 76 points from their 44 games.
Northampton Town's total of 69 points from their 44 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 12 |
| Northampton Town | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Valiants, as the Cobblers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Port Vale | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Northampton Town | Not won in previous 6 away matches. No win in the 4 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here