History of the Port Vale v Burton Albion fixture
Burton Albion face a trip to Port Vale at Vale Park on Friday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. On each previous occasion, the match has ended in defeat for the Brewers.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was just last season, in March 2012, with Port Vale running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 23 Oct | Burton Albion | 1 - 1 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 06 Mar | Port Vale | 3-0 | Burton Albion | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 16 Aug | Burton Albion | 1 - 1 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Mon 03 Jan | Port Vale | 2 - 1 | Burton Albion | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 02 Nov | Burton Albion | 0 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Feb | Burton Albion | 1 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 19 Jan | Port Vale | 3 - 1 | Burton Albion | League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Port Vale have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Burton Albion have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Brewers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.
Port Vale are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 71 points from their 41 games.
Burton Albion are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 67 points from 41 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Burton Albion | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
A creditable return from recent away games for Brewers could well see them head back from Vale Park with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Port Vale | Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Burton Albion | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here