FM Preview: Port Vale v Aldershot Town 10 Apr 2010

Last updated : 09 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Port Vale v Aldershot Town fixture

Port Vale prepare to entertain Aldershot Town at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The two sides drew on their own previous meeting.

The only previous meeting between Port Vale and Aldershot Tn. at was just last season, in April 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 12 SepAldershot Tn.1 - 1Port ValeLGE2
2008/2009Tue 07 AprPort Vale0-0Aldershot Tn.LGE2
2008/2009Tue 28 OctAldershot Tn.1 - 0Port ValeLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

The The Shots have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Port Vale's 59 points from 40 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Aldershot Tn. are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 64 points from 40 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Port Vale641113513
Aldershot Tn.641111513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Port Vale are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Port Vale 9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Aldershot Tn. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
6 games since last defeat.