Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(52) 28 Goals 46 (64)
(36) 20 Assists 23 (43)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
28.6 Average Age 30.7
182 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(1) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(52%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 55% (53%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in League Two.

Missing Players

Bradford
Port Vale
Player Reason Status Rating
Abobaker Eisa Out 6.1
Charles Vernam Out 6.91
Lee Angol Out 6.78
Reece Staunton Doubtful N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
James Gibbons Out 6.8
Tom Conlon Out 7.14

Team News

Bradford
Port Vale
  • Jamie Walker has just come back from injury and while he might struggle to break into the XI straight away, there might be some excitement over what he can produce under Mark Hughes, having shown flashes of form under the previous regime.
  • Irish talent Reece Staunton could be back in contention but Abo Eisa is a long-term absentee for the Bantams, while Lee Angol is also sidelined.
  • Charles Vernam has been absent due to a calf injury.
  • Tom Conlon is sidelined for the rest of the season through injury, so Ben Garrity and Tom Pett will keep their places in midfield.
  • Although David Worrall may have the attributes to thrive in a free, central role, his creativity is needed at right wing-back with James Gibbons sidelined for another month.

Prediction

  • Bradford City look reborn under Mark Hughes thanks to back-to-back away wins over Forest Green and Hartlepool, so Bantams fans are excited at the prospect of the experienced Welshman being backed with a generous budget this summer.
  • Port Vale fans could have been forgiven for being concerned when they found out key midfielder Tom Conlon's injury would see him ruled out for the rest of the season, but since then the Burslem outfit have beaten Crawley and Mansfield 4-1 and 3-1 respectively.
  • If Vale could take three points back across the Pennines, it would make a big difference to their challenge for a top seven berth.
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