History of the Chesterfield v Port Vale fixture
Chesterfield prepare to entertain Port Vale at Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Spireites are clearly on top, having won 25 and lost only 9 of the 43 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Ground was just last season, in March 2010, where Port Vale annihilated the Spireites 0-5 in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 14 Aug | Port Vale | 1 - 1 | Chesterfield | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 13 Mar | Chesterfield | 0-5 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 09 Feb | Port Vale | 1 - 2 | Chesterfield | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 28 Mar | Chesterfield | 2 - 1 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 20 Dec | Port Vale | 0 - 1 | Chesterfield | League Two |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 17 Feb | Chesterfield | 3 - 0 | Port Vale | League One |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 19 Aug | Port Vale | 3 - 2 | Chesterfield | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Chesterfield have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Spireites, with 8 goals against.
Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Valiants have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Chesterfield are leading the way in the Npower League Two, with their 39 games giving them a return of 75 points.
Port Vale's total of 60 points from their 39 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League Two.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 13 |
| Port Vale | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Spireites to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Chesterfield | Won 3 successive home games. 5 games since last home draw. |
| Port Vale | Not won in previous 2 away matches. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here