FootyMAD's Chesterfield match preview

Last updated : 18 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Port Vale v Chesterfield fixture

Port Vale prepare to entertain Chesterfield at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Valiants are clearly on top, having won 21 and lost only 9 of the 41 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was less than a year ago, in April 2006, with Port Vale running out comfortable 3-1 winners 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:
2005/2006Sat 29 AprPort Vale3-1ChesterfieldLGE1
2005/2006Sat 12 NovChesterfield2 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2004/2005Sat 09 AprPort Vale1 - 0ChesterfieldLGE1
2004/2005Tue 31 AugChesterfield1 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2003/2004Sat 17 AprPort Vale1 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
2003/2004Sat 01 NovChesterfield1 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2002/2003Tue 11 FebPort Vale5 - 2ChesterfieldLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Valiants, with 5 goals against.

Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Spireites have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Port Vale are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 3 games giving them a return of 9 points. Chesterfield are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 7 points from 3 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Port Vale64119313
Chesterfield621310107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Port Vale may be coming up against a decent side in Chesterfield, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Valiants. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Port Vale Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Chesterfield 4 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.