Week 5 features a match on Saturday Aug 20th, where Port Vale and Burton Albion will play a match in Burton-upon-Trent in a League One match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 20 degrees, a perfect day for football. 24th placed Burton Albion is fresh off their 0-1 loss against Ipswich Town. Marcus Harness struck first for Ipswich Town in the 60th minute on a feed from Greg Leigh, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Burton Albion was frustrated by Ipswich Town’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Ipswich Town ended the match with the shutout victory. Burton Albion looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 7 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 18th placed Port Vale, recorded a 1-2 loss against Milton Keynes Dons. Bradley Johnson struck first for Milton Keynes Dons in the 34th minute on a feed from Matthew Smith, then Bradley Johnson added another in the 85th minute. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.
On Dec 4th, Burton Albion hosted Port Vale in their last match together. Port Vale won by a score of 2 to 1. Ryan Leak struck first for Burton Albion in the 23rd minute on a feed from Jonny Smith, then Dennis Politic got the equalizer for Port Vale in the 79th minute on a feed from David Worrall But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 82nd minute on a goal by Dennis Politic.
Jamie Proctor has been the most prolific scorer on Port Vale in the last 5 matches with 2 goals. Burton Albion’s most prolific scorer has been Davis Keillor-Dunn. He has netted 3 goals over the last 5 matches.