FootyMAD's Luton Town match preview

Last updated : 10 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Port Vale fixture

Port Vale face a trip to Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Valiants will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them taste defeat on 8 occassions, and draw 5, from the 14 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2003, with Luton Town running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 16 MarPort Vale1 - 0Luton TownLGE1
2003/2004Tue 16 SepLuton Town2 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2002/2003Sat 08 FebPort Vale1 - 2Luton TownLGE1
2002/2003Sat 09 NovLuton Town0 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2000/2001Sat 05 MayLuton Town1 - 1Port ValeLGE1
2000/2001Sat 25 NovPort Vale3 - 0Luton TownLGE1
1995/1996Tue 30 AprLuton Town3 - 2Port ValeCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. In this time, The Hatters have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 5.

In complete contrast to Luton Town, Port Vale are having a torrid time on their travels, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Valiants have conceded 13 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Luton Town are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 20 games giving them a return of 42 points. Port Vale find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 20 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town641116513
Port Vale63039109

FootyMad's prediction ...

Valiants are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Luton Town. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Port Vale Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.