Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Port Vale
Match Time & Date:
12/08/2023
16:00
Prediction: 2-2
Reading
Vale Park will host Saturday’s League One game between Port Vale and Reading, the two teams who were beaten by Barnsley (0-7) and Peterborough (0-1) respectively in their season openers. The Valiants experienced all sorts of problems at the back in the embarrassing round-one defeat, but their display in the EFL Cup win over Fleetwood gave fans a reason for optimism. Midfielder Ethan Chislett undisputedly deserves a spot in the starting XI after scoring a brace in the midweek victory.
The Royals, on the other hand, quickly bounced back from the loss to the Posh, with the team rolling over Millwall 4-0 in the EFL Cup round 1. Since Reading looked sharp in front of goal in Tuesday’s encounter, we predict that both sides are going to find the net in the League One round 2. Senegal midfielder Amadou Salif Mbengue should miss out with injury for the visiting side.
Highlighted Player (Junior Hoilett):
Junior Hoilett began his youth career at Blackburn Rovers and he spent five years at Ewood Park. After ending his loan spells with German sides Paderborn and St. Pauli Junior Hoilett returned to Blackburn Rovers and it has to be noted that he scored his first goal for the Riversiders in a pre-season friendly against Leigh Genesis.
Speaking of competitive games, the Canada international netted his first goal for Blackburn in a 3-1 League Cup victory over Gillingham. In 2012 the pacey winger joined Queens Park Rangers and he played for the capital club from 2012 to 2016. In October 2016 Junior Hoilett signed a deal with Cardiff City and he made his debut for the Championship side on October 14 against Bristol City.
Hoilett was born in Brampton, Ontario and, as a result, he represents Canada on the international stage. He made his Canada debut in a 1-1 draw with Ghana in an international friendly.
Highlighted Team (Port Vale):
Nicknamed the Valiants, Port Vale are a professional club that compete in the League Two. Port Vale welcome their rivals at Vale Park, and they wear white and black kit when playing in front of home fans. Yellow, on the other hand, is the dominant colour of their away kit.
The Valiants’ home ground, which was built in 1950, can hold up to 49,768 people. Championship side Stoke City are seen as one of the club’s fiercest rivals, but their rivalry is pretty healthy. The two teams first met on December 2, 1882, with the Potters emerging triumphant (1-0).
The Valiants maintain a rivalry with fellow League 2 club Crewe Alexandra as well. Speaking of the club’s titles, it has to be noted that Port Vale have won Football League Trophy on two occasions (1993, 2001). A 9-1 win over Chesterfield from September 24, 1932 is the club’s biggest triumph.
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