FootyMAD's Port Vale match preview

Last updated : 17 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Grimsby Town v Port Vale fixture

Grimsby Town play host to Port Vale at Blundell Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Mighty Mariners are clearly on top, having won 23 and lost only 7 of the 40 games.

The last time the two teams met at Grimsby Town was back in August 2003, over five years ago, with Port Vale inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Mighty Mariners 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:
2008/2009Sat 06 DecPort Vale2 - 1Grimsby TownLGE2
2003/2004Sat 17 JanPort Vale5 - 1Grimsby TownLGE1
2003/2004Sat 16 AugGrimsby Town1-2Port ValeLGE1
1999/2000Sat 12 FebGrimsby Town2 - 0Port ValeCHMP
1999/2000Sun 05 SepPort Vale3 - 1Grimsby TownCHMP
1998/1999Tue 23 MarPort Vale0 - 1Grimsby TownCHMP
1998/1999Sat 26 SepGrimsby Town2 - 2Port ValeCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Grimsby Town have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Mighty Mariners in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Port Vale is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Valiants have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Grimsby Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 43 matches. Port Vale are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola League Two having mustered a points tally of 44 from their 43 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Grimsby Town63128410
Port Vale6033253

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Mighty Mariners's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Port Vale. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Grimsby Town 8 games since last home draw.
Port Vale Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.