Crawley Town face Port Vale at Broadfield Stadium, Crawley, West Sussex on Tuesday, Dec 1 at 8:45 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the League 2, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Crawley Town come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5). Port Vale, meanwhile, arrive struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Crawley Town face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Port Vale have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Crawley Town won 1–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Crawley Town a slight edge, but Port Vale are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.