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Port Vale play host to Rotherham United at Vale Park at lunchtime on Saturday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Valiants are clearly on top, having won 11 and lost only 4 of the 18 games.
The last time the two teams met at Port Vale was just over four years ago, in December 2000, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 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: | |||||
| 2005/2006 | Tue 23 Aug | Rotherham U. | 3 - 1 | Port Vale | LGEC |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 27 Jan | Rotherham U. | 3 - 2 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
| 2000/2001 | Fri 22 Dec | Port Vale | 0-2 | Rotherham U. | LGE1 |
| 1993/1994 | Tue 12 Apr | Port Vale | 2 - 1 | Rotherham U. | LGE1 |
| 1993/1994 | Sat 30 Oct | Rotherham U. | 0 - 2 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
| 1992/1993 | Sat 20 Feb | Rotherham U. | 4 - 1 | Port Vale | LGE1 |
| 1992/1993 | Tue 01 Sep | Port Vale | 4 - 2 | Rotherham 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. The Valiants have scored 9 and conceded 2 during this period.
Rotherham U. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.
Port Vale's total of 11 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League One. Rotherham U. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 11 points from 6 games.
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 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Rotherham U. | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 14 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Port Vale are starting to turn Vale Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Port Vale | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. |
| Rotherham U. | Undefeated in last 4 away games. Won each of the previous 3 matches. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |