History of the Port Vale v Morecambe fixture
Morecambe face a trip to Port Vale at Vale Park on Saturday afternoon,
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vale Park was just last season, in October 2011, where Morecambe annihilated the Shrimps 0-4 in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 25 Aug | Morecambe | 1 - 3 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 14 Apr | Morecambe | 0 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 22 Oct | Port Vale | 0-4 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Apr | Port Vale | 7 - 2 | Morecambe | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Dec | Morecambe | 1 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Feb | Morecambe | 1 - 0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 05 Dec | Port Vale | 0 - 2 | Morecambe | 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 had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Valiants in those games, with 6 conceded.
Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Shrimps's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.
Port Vale are leading the way in the npower League Two, with their 31 games giving them a return of 60 points.
Morecambe's 42 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vale | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 14 |
| Morecambe | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Morecambe have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Port Vale may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Port Vale | Won 3 successive home games. 8 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 6 matches. |
| Morecambe | 4 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here