History of the Port Vale v Northampton Town fixture
Port Vale prepare to entertain Northampton Town at Vale Park on Friday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 33 games played, Valiants have recorded 13 wins, and Northampton Town have come away with 9 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was less than a year ago, in February 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 06 Oct | Northampton | 2 - 1 | Port Vale | League One |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 06 Feb | Port Vale | 1 - 0 | Northampton | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
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, 15 to 13.
The Cobblers 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. The Cobblers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.
Port Vale lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League Two, picking up 19 points from their 12 games so far.
Northampton Town see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 15 points from their 12 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 11 |
| Northampton Town | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Port Vale at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Valiants will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Port Vale | 7 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Northampton Town | 4 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 6 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here