History of the Port Vale v Cheltenham Town fixture
Port Vale prepare to entertain Cheltenham Town at Vale Park on Friday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 3 of the 6 previous games, with the Valiants winning just 1.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was just last season, in January 2012, with Cheltenham Town inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Valiants in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 15 Dec | Cheltenham T. | 1 - 1 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Mon 02 Jan | Port Vale | 1-2 | Cheltenham T. | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 19 Nov | Cheltenham T. | 2 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 22 Jan | Port Vale | 0 - 1 | Cheltenham T. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 23 Oct | Cheltenham T. | 0 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Mar | Cheltenham T. | 1 - 1 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 24 Oct | Port Vale | 1 - 1 | Cheltenham T. | League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Port Vale have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.
Cheltenham Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Robins's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.
Port Vale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 67 points from their 39 games.
Cheltenham Town are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 65 points from 40 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Cheltenham Town | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your FootyMad panel thinks that Port Vale's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Cheltenham Town. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Port Vale | Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Cheltenham Town | Not won in previous 4 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here