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Port Vale prepare to entertain Blackpool at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Valiants are clearly on top, winning 55.56% 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 December 2005, with Blackpool inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Valiants in a League One match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2005/2006 | Sat 18 Mar | Blackpool | 1 - 0 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
| 2005/2006 | Mon 26 Dec | Port Vale | 1-2 | Blackpool | LGE1 |
| 2004/2005 | Mon 03 Jan | Blackpool | 0 - 2 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 04 Dec | Blackpool | 1 - 0 | Port Vale | FAC |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 25 Sep | Port Vale | 0 - 3 | Blackpool | LGE1 |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 06 Mar | Blackpool | 2 - 1 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
| 2003/2004 | Wed 14 Jan | Port Vale | 2 - 1 | Blackpool | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Port Vale have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Valiants in those games, with 6 conceded.
In complete contrast to Port Vale, Blackpool are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Seasiders's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.
Port Vale are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 12 points from 6 games. Blackpool are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 5 points from 6 matches.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Port Vale | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 12 |
| Blackpool | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its good news for Port Vale fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Valiants. Home win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Port Vale | 6 games since last home draw. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Blackpool | Drawn each of the last 3 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |