FM Preview: Torquay United v Port Vale 24 Mar 2012

Last updated : 23 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Torquay United v Port Vale fixture

Port Vale face a trip to Torquay United at Plainmoor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 26 games played, Valiants have recorded 6 wins, and Torquay United have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Plainmoor was less than a year ago, in April 2011, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Fri 25 Nov Port Vale 0 - 0 Torquay Utd. League Two
2010/2011 Sat 16 Apr Torquay Utd. 0-0 Port Vale League Two
2010/2011 Sat 28 Aug Port Vale 1 - 2 Torquay Utd. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 13 Feb Torquay Utd. 1 - 2 Port Vale League Two
2009/2010 Tue 24 Nov Port Vale 2 - 2 Torquay Utd. League Two
2004/2005 Sat 16 Apr Torquay Utd. 1 - 0 Port Vale League One
2004/2005 Sat 20 Nov Port Vale 1 - 2 Torquay Utd. League One

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Recent respective form guides

Torquay United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Gulls score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Valiants's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Torquay United are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 69 points from their 38 games.

Port Vale see themselves just below half way in the npower League Two, showing a record of 46 points from their 37 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Torquay United 6 4 1 1 9 5 13
Port Vale 6 2 2 2 10 8 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Torquay United may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Torquay United Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Port Vale Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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