Our prediction for this League 2 match:
After failing to spoil Barrow’s party at Holker Street in the EFL Cup round 1, Port Vale will look to return to winning ways when they take on Tranmere in their first home game of the season. The Valiants did well to beat Salford on the road in their League Two opener and they are now on a quest to win their first home fixture. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be midfielder Thomas Sang, who has been playing an important role in Darren Moore’s team at the start of the season.
The Super Whites, on the other hand, rolled over Accrington 3-0 in their EFL Cup opener, while sharing the spoils with Notts County in the League Two round 1. Winger Omari Patrick should be recalled to the starting XI following his fine performance in the EFL Cup triumph over Accrington. Anyhow, a close encounter is on the cards at Vale Park as the two sides shared the spoils in each of their last two meetings in the English fourth tier.
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.