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Port Vale prepare to entertain Colchester United at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Valiants have recorded 11 wins, and Colchester U. have come away with 3 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was less than a year ago, in March 2005, when they played out a goalless draw 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: | |||||
| 2004/2005 | Tue 08 Mar | Port Vale | 0-0 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 02 Oct | Colchester U. | 2 - 1 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
| 2003/2004 | Tue 24 Feb | Colchester U. | 1 - 4 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 23 Aug | Port Vale | 4 - 3 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 01 Mar | Colchester U. | 4 - 1 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 14 Sep | Port Vale | 1 - 0 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 29 Dec | Port Vale | 3 - 1 | Colchester U. | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Port Vale have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Valiants score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 2.
In complete contrast to Port Vale, Colchester U. are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the U's have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Port Vale lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola League One, picking up 14 points from their 8 games so far. Colchester U. see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League One, showing a record of 9 points from their 8 games played so far,
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Port Vale | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
| Colchester U. | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 6 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Port Vale may be coming up against a decent side in Colchester U., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Valiants. Home Win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Port Vale | Won 3 successive home games. 4 games since last home draw. |
| Colchester U. | Not won in previous 7 away matches. |