Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Accrington
Match Time & Date:
07/04/2023
16:00
Prediction: 1-2
Port Vale
Out-of-sorts Accrington Stanley will look to put an end to their four-game losing run when they face Port Vale on Matchday 40. The Accy Stanley failed to find the net in the last three league fixtures, with the team experiencing all sorts of problems at the back in a 5-0 loss to Exeter. The good news for the hosts is that midfielder Mohammed Sangare is back from suspension, but his return to the starting XI is unlikely to help them pick up all three points from Friday’s clash.
The Valiants, on the other hand, failed to win the previous four league fixtures. Port Vale’s displays, though, are much better than the results, which is probably the main reason why away win should be considered. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team, but both Butterworth and Wilson are pushing for a start.
Highlighted Player (Funso Ojo ):
Funso Ojo is a Belgium international who plays for Aberdeen as a midfielder. Ojo was born in Antwerp on August 28, 1991, starting his youth career at Olse Merksem. In 2004 he was spotted by PSV scouts, moving to Eindhoven very soon.
Funso Ojo made 11 appearances for PSV in the Dutch Eredivisie before moving to Beerschot AC, yet another club from his youth career. The Belgium international played for the likes of Royal Antwerp, Dordrecht, Willem II, and Scunthorpe United before signing a deal with Aberdeen in 2019. Funso Ojo made his Scotland Premiership debut in a 3-2 win over Hearts.
Speaking of his international career, Ojo has one cap with the Belgium U21 team, but he has yet to earn a call-up for the Belgium senior team. His primary position is central midfield, but he is capable of producing fine displays as a defensive midfielder. As his parents are of Nigeria descent, the Aberdeen footballer has a dual citizenship.
Highlighted Team (Accrington):
Founded back in 1891 and reformed in 1968, Accrington Stanley are an English football club that compete in the League One. The original team competed in the Football League from 1921 to 1962, spending the last four seasons in Lancashire Combination.
The Accy are well known for their red home kit, whilst they wear sky blue shirts and white shorts when playing on the travels. The League One side play their home games at Crown Ground, the stadium which can hold up to 5,450 spectators (3,100 seated). Accrington have been playing at Crown Ground since 1970.
Listed as the all-time favourite player amongst fans, Chris Grimshaw is one of the most famous Accrington Stanley footballers. However, George Stewart is the team’s top scorer, netting 136 goals in total from 1954 to 1958. It has to be noted that the Accy have yet to represent England in European competitions.
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