History of the Northampton Town v Port Vale fixture
Port Vale face a trip to Northampton Town at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Valiants will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 17 and win only 7 of the 33 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sixfields Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2012, with Port Vale inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Cobblers in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 26 Apr | Port Vale | 2 - 2 | Northampton | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Northampton Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Cobblers in those games, with 4 conceded.
The Valiants have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. Those games have seen the Valiants pummel 14 goals, and let in 6.
Northampton Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 16 points from their 14 matches.
Port Vale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 30 points from their 14 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Town | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 6 |
| Port Vale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Port Vale are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Northampton Town. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Northampton Town | 5 games since last home draw. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Port Vale | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. 8 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here