Saturday’s League Two action features a clash between two teams hoping to make the playoffs when Port Vale hosts Sutton United at Vale Park with kickoff at 6 pm.
The stalemate put an end to their three-game winning run. Still, considering the calibre of their opposition, it was undoubtedly an impressive enough performance and result to maintain their momentum in their quest for a playoff place in League Two.
Having lost just once in their last 14 outings, as a result, the Valiants have climbed to ninth in the table, despite being overtaken by their weekend opponents.
Even though one point separates Burslem side Vale from the playoff places, only four points separate third from 10th, heading into the season’s closing stages. With just three goals conceded in seven matches at home, Vale will be confident of achieving a positive result against Exeter, aside from their promotion aspirations.
Ricky Korboa scored two goals in the visitors’ camp, and Harry Beautyman converted a penalty 13 minutes from time to help Sutton United defeat relegation-threatened Oldham Athletic.
After two defeats and a draw with Tranmere Rovers immediately before it, Sutton’s victory came at an opportune time for the visitors to reignite their hopes of promotion after dropping out of the playoff spots in recent weeks.
Port Vale vs Sutton United Head to Head
Both sides have one game against each other, with visitors winning. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Port Vale 0-0 Exeter City
- Bradford 1-2 Port Vale
- Port Vale 3-1 Mansfield
- Porto Vale 4-1 Crawley Town
- Colchester 1-0 Port Vale
Away
- Oldham 1-3 Sutton
- Sutton 1-1 Tranmere Rovers
- Swindon 2-1 Sutton
- Walsall 1-0 Sutton
- Wigan 1-1 Sutton
Port Vale Team News
Vale boss Rob Page will check on the fitness of attacking duo James Wilson and Jamie Proctor ahead of Saturday’s away match after both players were forced to come off in midweek due to recent knocks and fatigue.
Sutton United Team News
As for the visitors, Gray has some injury concerns. Beautyman scored a goal off the bench in midweek and will start on Saturday, with Davis’ and Lovatt’s spots up for grabs.
Prediction and Odds
Unlike their meeting earlier in the season, this will be a tense contest with both teams looking to claim a place in the top four come May.
- Port Vale Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- No Score: Away
