Our prediction for this League 2 match:
After failing to win the previous four league matches, Port Vale will look to return to winning ways in League Two when they take on Carlisle United on Matchday 21. The Valiants have ben involved in some low-scoring games of late and they are likely to adopt yet another defence-minded approach against Carlisle. Sam Hart limped off with injury in a goalless draw with Bromley at the weekend, with Jamaica international Brandon Cover likely to step up.
The Cumbrians, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 2-0 loss to Chesterfield Town and given their four-game winless run in the League Two, home win should be considered. In their last meeting at Vale Park Port Vale defeated Carlisle United 1-0, with James Wilson scoring the only goal of the match from the penalty spot. Speaking of the away team, midfielder Callum Guy is widely expected to return to the starting XI.
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.