Port Vale desperately need points on Saturday, Jan 23 at 4:00 PM in the League 2. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Port Vale come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). York City, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 2L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Port Vale head into this on the back of a defeat, while York City arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Port Vale and York City have split their 2 meetings almost evenly (1W–1D–0W). Their last encounter ended in York City won 0–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

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