FootyMAD's Yeovil Town match preview

Last updated : 25 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Yeovil Town v Port Vale fixture

Port Vale face a trip to Yeovil Town at Huish Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Valiants lost the only previous game played between the two.

The only previous meeting between Yeovil Town and Port Vale at was less than a year ago, in September 2005, the Glovers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory 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:
2005/2006Sat 11 FebPort Vale1 - 0Yeovil TownLGE1
2005/2006Sat 24 SepYeovil Town1 - 0Port ValeLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Yeovil Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Glovers in those games, with 5 conceded.

Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Yeovil Town's 5 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Port Vale are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 4 games giving them a return of 12 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Yeovil Town6231659
Port Vale651012416

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Valiants has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Yeovil Town. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Yeovil Town Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Port Vale Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.