FootyMAD's Huddersfield Town match preview

Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Port Vale v Huddersfield Town fixture

Port Vale prepare to entertain Huddersfield Town at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Valiants are clearly on top, having won 11 and lost only 4 of the 19 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was just last season, in September 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 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:
2005/2006Wed 28 DecHuddersfield0 - 3Port ValeLGE1
2004/2005Sun 26 DecHuddersfield2 - 1Port ValeLGE1
2004/2005Sat 11 SepPort Vale0-3HuddersfieldLGE1
2002/2003Sat 26 AprPort Vale5 - 1HuddersfieldLGE1
2002/2003Sat 05 OctHuddersfield2 - 2Port ValeLGE1
2001/2002Sat 13 AprHuddersfield2 - 1Port ValeLGE1
2001/2002Sat 24 NovPort Vale1 - 1HuddersfieldLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Valiants's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Huddersfield have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Terriers have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Port Vale see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola League One, showing a record of 47 points from their 37 games played so far, Huddersfield are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 64 points from 38 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Port Vale6123475
Huddersfield632115811

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:
Port Vale Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Huddersfield Not won in previous 2 away matches.