Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Port Vale and Oxford United square off against each other at Vale Park in what is expected to be a close League One encounter. The Valiants failed to win the previous thirteen league matches, but a triumph over Oxford United will see them keep their survival hopes alive. Ryan Loft is pushing for a recall to the starting XI after overcoming his injury, while both Dan Gore and Uche Ikpeazu remain in the recovery room.
The Yellows, on the other hand, suffered a dip in form, with the team losing three of their last four league matches. Oxford United are eager to bounce back from a heavy 5-0 loss to Bolton and seeing that they will go for a win in Saturday’s encounter as well, we are going to place our bets on both teams to score. As for the away team, fit-again defender Sam Long is widely expected to return to the starting XI.
Highlighted Player (Elliott Moore):
Born in Coalville, England on March 16, 1997 Elliott Moore is an English footballer who plays for Oxford United as a centre-back. Moore has one cap with the England U18 team, while making two appearances for the England U20 team.
The 196-cm tall defender is a product of Leicester City football school, joining the club at the age of 6, but he did not enjoy a first-team football with the Foxes. He made his first appearances for Leicester City senior team on July 19, 2017 against WBA at the Asia Trophy. After spending a couple of seasons on loan at OH Leuven, Elliott Moore returned to England in the summer of 2019, signing a contract with League One side Oxford United.
Moore made his League One debut against Sunderland on August 3, 2019. The two teams played out a 1-1 draw at Stadium of Light in the opening match of the season, with Elliott Moore coming from the bench in the dying minutes of the game.
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.