Port Vale's remarkable home record catches the eye ahead of Saturday's League Two fixture against Chesterfield. The Valiants have conceded only one goal at Vale Park this season, a defensive solidity that provides a stark contrast to their 22nd-place standing in the table.
Anthony Eadson noted the dynamic, saying, "Port Vale’s remarkable home record catches Anthony Eadson’s eye against a Chesterfield side that concedes on its travels." This fortress form has underpinned a two-game winning streak at home, with the latest a 1-0 victory over Grimsby Town last weekend.
Chesterfield's away struggles
Visitors Chesterfield present a different challenge. They sit seventh and are among the division's bigger scorers, but they have shown a soft centre on the road, winning just two of their five away games. The last meeting between these sides was a 1-1 draw in the EFL Trophy last month, a result that will be fresh in the memory.
Port Vale's league position, with eight points from eight games, adds urgency to every home match. They will aim to leverage their tight defence and the momentum from those back-to-back home wins against Grimsby and Exeter City. The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday 17 October at Vale Park, where Port Vale will look to extend their positive run.
