Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(54) 27 Goals 25 (47)
(35) 24 Assists 17 (34)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
31.6 Average Age 29.5
180.6 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(52%) 60% Aerial Duel Success 57% (53%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1) 0.9 Tackles pg 1 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in League Two.

Missing Players

Port Vale
Bradford
Player Reason Status Rating
Theo Robinson Doubtful 6.21
Devante Rodney Doubtful N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Zeli Ismail Out 6.19
Niall Canavan Doubtful 6.83

Team News

Port Vale
Bradford
  • James Gibbons, David Amoo and Will Swan could come into the XI here with Shaun Brisley, Kurtis Guthrie and Mark Cullen potentially dropping out.
  • Theo Robinson and Devante Rodney are doubts here, having missed the last match-day squad.
  • Niall Canavan missed out last time, with Anthony O'Connor dropping into defence to partner namesake Paudie, with Levi Sutton coming in to anchor the midfield.
  • Charles Vernam could come in here for Billy Clarke while Clayton Donaldson may replace Gareth Evans.
  • Winger Zeli Ismail is a long-term absentee.

Prediction

  • The word "Super" might not be welcome in football given recent events, but it certainly describes Tom Conlon's performance for Port Vale last time out; the energetic midfielder spotted Joel Dixon off his line to hit a sensational, looping strike from inside the centre-circle at Barrow last time out, before rounding off the 2-0 win with a simpler finish in the second half.
  • Conlon will be hopeful of doing more damage to Bradford City, who have hit a malaise akin to their early season struggles with three defeats on the spin; some Bantams fans disagree with Mark Trueman about the performance against Tranmere last time out, as the joint-manager felt his side played well - but the stats show they did not hit the target all evening.
  • Vale could leapfrog their West Yorkshire visitors with a victory.
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