History of the Walsall v Port Vale fixture
Walsall prepare to entertain Port Vale at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saddlers are clearly on top, having won 24 and lost only 4 of the 38 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Banks's Stadium was just last season, in October 2012, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a (Associate Members) match.
Recent encounters between the teams
Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
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2013/2014 | Tue 06 Aug | Port Vale | 1 - 2 | Walsall | League Cup |
2012/2013 | Tue 09 Oct | Walsall | 2-2 | Port Vale | (Associate Members) |
2007/2008 | Wed 26 Dec | Port Vale | 1 - 1 | Walsall | League One |
2007/2008 | Sat 08 Sep | Walsall | 0 - 0 | Port Vale | League One |
2005/2006 | Sat 15 Apr | Walsall | 1 - 1 | Port Vale | League One |
2005/2006 | Sat 01 Oct | Port Vale | 3 - 2 | Walsall | League One |
2004/2005 | Sat 19 Mar | Port Vale | 2 - 0 | Walsall | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Walsall have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Saddlers in those games, with 5 conceded.
Port Vale have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Walsall's 27 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
Port Vale's 26 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Current overall team form
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Walsall | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 8 |
Port Vale | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Saddlers. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
Team | Sequences |
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Walsall | 6 games since last home draw. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
Port Vale | Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here