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Last updated : 02 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Port Vale v Rotherham United fixture

Rotherham U. travel to take on Port Vale at Vale Park at lunchtime on Saturday, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The The Millers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 11 and win only 4 of the 18 games.

The last time the two teams met at Port Vale was just over four years ago, in December 2000, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners 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:
2005/2006Tue 23 AugRotherham U.3 - 1Port ValeLGEC
2000/2001Sat 27 JanRotherham U.3 - 2Port ValeLGE1
2000/2001Fri 22 DecPort Vale0 - 2Rotherham U.LGE1
1993/1994Tue 12 AprPort Vale2 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
1993/1994Sat 30 OctRotherham U.0 - 2Port ValeLGE1
1992/1993Sat 20 FebRotherham U.4 - 1Port ValeLGE1
1992/1993Tue 01 SepPort Vale4 - 2Rotherham U.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Port Vale have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The Valiants have scored 9 and conceded 2 during this period.

Rotherham U. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Port Vale's total of 11 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League One. Rotherham U. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 11 points from 6 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Port Vale6222678
Rotherham U.642010214

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Rotherham U. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Vale Park will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Port Vale Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Rotherham U. Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.