History of the Port Vale v Southend United fixture
Port Vale prepare to entertain Southend United at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Valiants are clearly on top, having won 19 and lost only 6 of the 36 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was just last season, in August 2011, with Southend United inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Valiants in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 10 Nov | Southend Utd. | 0 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 07 Jan | Southend Utd. | 3 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 27 Aug | Port Vale | 2-3 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 09 Apr | Port Vale | 1 - 1 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 21 Aug | Southend Utd. | 1 - 3 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 03 May | Southend Utd. | 1 - 1 | Port Vale | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 29 Sep | Port Vale | 1 - 2 | Southend Utd. | 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 only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Valiants have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.
The Shrimpers 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. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Port Vale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 64 points from their 36 games.
Southend United lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League Two, picking up 51 from their 35 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Southend United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Valiants. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Port Vale | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Southend United | No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here