History of the Port Vale v Oxford United fixture
Port Vale play host to Oxford United at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Valiants are clearly on top, having won 8 and lost only 3 of the 13 games.
The last time the two teams met at Port Vale was more than a decade ago, in August 2000, with Port Vale running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 02 Oct | Oxford Utd. | 2 - 1 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2000/2001 | Tue 01 May | Oxford Utd. | 1 - 1 | Port Vale | League Division Two |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 19 Aug | Port Vale | 3-0 | Oxford Utd. | League Division Two |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 17 Apr | Port Vale | 1 - 0 | Oxford Utd. | League Division One |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 21 Nov | Oxford Utd. | 2 - 1 | Port Vale | League Division One |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 04 Apr | Port Vale | 3 - 0 | Oxford Utd. | League Division One |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 29 Nov | Oxford Utd. | 2 - 0 | Port Vale | League Division 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 been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.
Oxford United have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The U's's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.
Port Vale's total of 55 points from their 34 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League Two.
Oxford United's 47 points from 35 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Oxford United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Valiants to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Port Vale | 4 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Oxford United | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 2 away matches. An overall losing run of 3 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here