History of the Port Vale v Rotherham United fixture
Port Vale prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Valiants are clearly on top, winning 56.52% of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was less than a year ago, in February 2011, the Valiants carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Tue 01 Feb | Port Vale | 1-0 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 01 Jan | Rotherham U. | 5 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 03 Apr | Rotherham U. | 1 - 2 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 14 Nov | Port Vale | 1 - 2 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Mon 13 Apr | Port Vale | 0 - 0 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Fri 26 Dec | Rotherham U. | 1 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 10 Mar | Rotherham U. | 1 - 5 | Port Vale | 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 managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 15 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Rotherham United have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the Millers, and 11 goals against.
Port Vale's 15 points from 10 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Rotherham United are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 18 points from 10 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Rotherham United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Vale Park for the Valiants and the Madmen are unable to see past Rotherham United claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Port Vale | 6 games since last home draw. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Rotherham United | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 3 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here