History of the Port Vale v Swindon Town fixture
Port Vale play host to Swindon Town at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Valiants are clearly on top, having won 20 and lost only 5 of the 35 games.
The last time the two teams met at Port Vale was just over four years ago, in October 2007, the Valiants carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007/2008 | Sat 19 Apr | Swindon Town | 6 - 0 | Port Vale | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 27 Oct | Port Vale | 2-1 | Swindon Town | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 19 Nov | Port Vale | 1 - 1 | Swindon Town | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 08 Oct | Swindon Town | 1 - 2 | Port Vale | League One |
| 2004/2005 | Wed 23 Feb | Swindon Town | 1 - 0 | Port Vale | League One |
| 2004/2005 | Tue 19 Oct | Port Vale | 1 - 0 | Swindon Town | League One |
| 2003/2004 | Tue 30 Mar | Port Vale | 3 - 3 | Swindon Town | League Division Two |
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. A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Swindon Town however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Robins, and 5 goals against.
Port Vale lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League Two, picking up 25 points from their 16 games so far.
Swindon Town's total of 26 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| Swindon Town | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
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 | 9 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Swindon Town | 3 successive away victories. 16 games since last away draw. 7 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here