Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Wembley Stadium will host the League Two playoffs final between Mansfield Town and Port Vale. The Yellows made it to the final thanks to back-to-back wins over Northampton, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for Nigel Clough’s troops. Defender John-Joe O’Toole returned from suspension against the Cobblers, while Kellan Gordon is a major doubt due to a knee problem.
Both Stephen Quinn and Farrend Rawson have recovered from their respective injuries. The Valiants, on the other hand, set up a meeting with Mansfield by beating Swindon on penalties. Port Vale did well to beat Mansfield 3-1 in their last meeting in the League Two, but a close encounter is on the cards in the playoffs final. Port Vale boss Darrell Clarke should have a full squad to choose from for the decider.
Highlighted Player (Jordan Bowery):
Born in Nottingham, England, on July 2, 1991, Jordan Bowery is a professional footballer who plays for Mansfield Town. Bowery played for a number of English clubs, but we should mentioned the notable ones only.
The Mansfield No. 9 was a part of the likes of Aston Villa, Bradford City, Rotherham United, and Crewe Alexandra in the past. Jordan Bowery joined the Yellows in the summer of 2020, signing for the club on a free transfer. He made his Mansfield Town debut in the League two in a goalless draw with Tranmere Rovers on September 12, 2020.
Bowery scored his first goal for the Yellows in a 2-2 draw with Leyton Orient on September 19, 2020. Centre-forward is the position that suits him the most, but he is used as both left and right winger as well. His preferred foot is right. Jordan Bowery has never played for the England national team.
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.