FM Preview: Port Vale v Gillingham 22 Sep 2012

Last updated : 21 September 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Port Vale v Gillingham fixture

Port Vale prepare to entertain Gillingham at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 21 games played, Valiants have recorded 9 wins, and Gillingham have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was less than a year ago, in February 2012, the Valiants carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 18 Feb Port Vale 2-1 Gillingham League Two
2011/2012 Sat 08 Oct Gillingham 1 - 1 Port Vale League Two
2010/2011 Tue 28 Dec Gillingham 3 - 0 Port Vale League Two
2010/2011 Sat 16 Oct Port Vale 0 - 0 Gillingham League Two
2008/2009 Tue 20 Jan Port Vale 1 - 3 Gillingham League Two
2008/2009 Sat 27 Sep Gillingham 1 - 0 Port Vale League Two
2007/2008 Mon 24 Mar Port Vale 2 - 1 Gillingham League One

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Recent respective form guides

Port Vale have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the Valiants, with 6 goals against.

Gillingham's away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Gills, and 4 goals against.

Port Vale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 16 points from their 7 games.

Gillingham are leading the way in the npower League Two, with their 7 games giving them a return of 19 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Port Vale 6 5 1 0 20 7 16
Gillingham 6 3 1 2 11 7 10

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Port Vale are starting to turn Vale Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Port Vale Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Gillingham 6 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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