FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 11 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Port Vale fixture

Northampton are ready to welcome Port Vale to Sixfields on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cobblers are clearly on top, having won 17 and lost only 6 of the 30 games.

The previous match played between the two at Sixfields was within the last three years, in October 2007, the Cobblers carving out a narrow 2-1 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 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
2001/2002Tue 26 FebNorthampton1 - 0Port ValeLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Cobblers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Port Vale however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Valiants, and 9 goals against.

Northampton find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 21 points from their 20 matches. Port Vale find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 25 points from their 20 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton60338123
Port Vale6222568

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Northampton's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Port Vale. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Northampton Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Port Vale Undefeated in last 7 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.