FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 12 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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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 8 of the 42 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Recreation Ground was less than a year ago, in March 2009, the Spireites carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 09 FebPort Vale1 - 2ChesterfieldLGE2
2008/2009Sat 28 MarChesterfield2-1Port ValeLGE2
2008/2009Sat 20 DecPort Vale0 - 1ChesterfieldLGE2
2006/2007Sat 17 FebChesterfield3 - 0Port ValeLGE1
2006/2007Sat 19 AugPort Vale3 - 2ChesterfieldLGE1
2005/2006Sat 29 AprPort Vale3 - 1ChesterfieldLGE1
2005/2006Sat 12 NovChesterfield2 - 0Port ValeLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Chesterfield have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

The Valiants have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Valiants's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Chesterfield are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 60 points from 35 games. Port Vale's 49 points from 35 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Spireites. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Chesterfield 14 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Port Vale 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.