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Port Vale prepare to entertain Northampton Town at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 31 games played, Valiants have recorded 13 wins, and Northampton have come away with 8 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was two seasons ago, in April 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 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: | |||||
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Dec | Northampton | 1 - 1 | Port Vale | LGE2 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 26 Apr | Port Vale | 2-2 | Northampton | LGE1 |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 06 Oct | Northampton | 2 - 1 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
| 2006/2007 | Tue 06 Feb | Port Vale | 1 - 0 | Northampton | LGE1 |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 30 Sep | Northampton | 0 - 2 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 12 Apr | Port Vale | 3 - 2 | Northampton | LGE1 |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 23 Nov | Northampton | 3 - 0 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Port Vale have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Valiants in those games, with 5 conceded.
The Cobblers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Cobblers pummel 11 goals, and let in 4.
Port Vale's 46 points from 33 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Northampton's 49 points from 34 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
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 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 9 |
| Northampton | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 12 |
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 | 5 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 8 . |
| Northampton | 7 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |