History of the Port Vale v Preston North End fixture
Port Vale play host to Preston North End at Vale Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Valiants have recorded 11 wins, and Preston North End have come away with 4 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Port Vale was back in August 2006, over five years ago, the Valiants carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/2007 | Wed 23 Aug | Port Vale | 2-1 | Preston N.E. | League Cup |
| 1992/1993 | Tue 06 Apr | Port Vale | 2 - 2 | Preston N.E. | League Division Two |
| 1992/1993 | Sat 12 Dec | Preston N.E. | 2 - 5 | Port Vale | League Division Two |
| 1988/1989 | Thu 25 May | Port Vale | 3 - 1 | Preston N.E. | Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 3) |
| 1988/1989 | Mon 22 May | Preston N.E. | 1 - 1 | Port Vale | Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 3) |
| 1988/1989 | Sat 18 Mar | Port Vale | 1 - 1 | Preston N.E. | Third Division |
| 1988/1989 | Sat 27 Aug | Preston N.E. | 1 - 3 | Port Vale | Third Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Port Vale have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.
The North End have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the North End, and 7 goals against.
Port Vale's 26 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Preston North End's total of 31 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Skybet League One.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
| Preston North End | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
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
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Port Vale | 4 games since last home draw. |
| Preston North End | 3 successive away victories. 8 games since last away draw. 8 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here