FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 05 March 2010 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 31 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 was two seasons ago, in April 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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:
2009/2010Sat 12 DecNorthampton1 - 1Port ValeLGE2
2007/2008Sat 26 AprPort Vale2 - 2NorthamptonLGE1
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

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Valiants in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Cobblers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Cobblers pummel 11 goals, and let in 4.

Port Vale's 46 points from 33 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Northampton's 49 points from 34 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 Vale63031079
Northampton640211712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Northampton are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Port Vale. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Port Vale 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Northampton 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.