FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 25 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Port Vale v Northampton Town fixture

Northampton 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 30 games played, Cobblers have recorded 8 wins, and Port Vale have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2007, the Valiants carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a League One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 06 OctNorthampton2 - 1Port ValeLGE1
2006/2007Tue 06 FebPort Vale1 - 0NorthamptonLGE1
2006/2007Sat 30 SepNorthampton0 - 2Port ValeLGE1
2002/2003Sat 12 AprPort Vale3 - 2NorthamptonLGE1
2002/2003Sat 23 NovNorthampton3 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2001/2002Tue 26 FebNorthampton1 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2001/2002Sat 22 SepPort Vale0 - 1NorthamptonLGE1

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. While Valiants have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Northampton have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Cobblers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Port Vale are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 36 points from their 44 games thus far. Northampton's 62 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Port Vale631271210
Northampton6222778

FootyMad's prediction ...

Northampton are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Port Vale. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Port Vale Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Northampton Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.