Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Barrow will be aiming to recover from a 1-0 loss to Carlisle when they take on Port Vale in the League Two round 3. The Bluebirds obviously produce much better showings at home than on the travels and it has to be noted that they defeated Crewe 1-0 in their first home game of the process. There are no injury worries in the home team ahead of Saturday’s encounter.
The Valiants, on the other hand, aim to build on the EFL Trophy triumph over Salford City. As Port Vale defeated the Lions on the road in the season opener as well, we predict that they are going to grab something from the Holker Street showdown. Both Connor Hall (defender) and Baylee Dipepa (forward) are major doubts after the duo limped off with injuries in the midweek triumph. Sam Hart is widely expected to return to the starting eleven.
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.