Bradford

Port Vale take on Bradford at home tonight in a must win game for the Valiants. They will be in search of three points following Saturday's disappointing defeat at hoome to Northampton.
Bradford sit 16th in League Two. Three points and three places below the Valiants in 13th, but they will be hoping it won't prove unlucky this evening.
In the League, the last time these two sides met was in August and it ended in stalemate between the two with a 0-0 draw.
Vale travelled back up to Valley Parade in November for a Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie only to bow out on penalties, followed by a supporters who took advantage of the free coaches put on by shirt sponsors Harlequin.
Peter Taylor will be without major threats Chris Brandon and Peter Thorne who both currently find themselves in the reserves, which will be disappointing for Vale fans who won't be able to take out any frustrations on former Stoke star Thorne.
Bradford have won eight on the road so far this season with their latest victory coming at the Don Valley Stadium with a 2-1 win over Rotherham on Saturday.
Micky Adams may well make a few changes following Saturday's defeat. Whether goalkeeper Joe Anyon keeps his place will remain to be seen following his mistake at the weekend and Chris Martin will be chomping at the bit to get his shirt back.
Doug Loft will be hoping he has done enough to keep his place following two goals in two games for the former Brighton star.
Adam Yates looks set to keep his place and remains the one steady character after Vale's inconsistent form.

So Vale will be hoping they can give the home crowd something to cheer about once again.

Micky Adams

Port Vale boss Micky Adams is the featured manager on tonight's shows as he talks about life in charge of a League Two side.

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Northampton

Port Vale went down to another home defeat at the hands of Northampton Town.
The Cobblers took an early lead through main threat Adebayo Akinfenwa. The Valiants replied minutes later courtesy of Doug Loft who has made it two goals in two games for his own personal tally.
But it was a moment of madness from Vale keeper Joe Anyon that turned the game around. He dropped what looked like a routine catch allowing Abdul Osman to capitilise and in first half injury time Billy McKay struck to make it 3-1 at the break.
Adams reshuffled the pack at half time with a triple substitution. Kris Taylor, Louis Dodds and Lewis Haldane made way for John McCombe, Tommy Fraser and Craig Davies but still Vale could not find that winning formula.
They had two shots cleared off the line midway through the second half while Craig Davies came closest to scoring, the ball was in the net only to ruled out for a handball from the on-loan Brighton forward.

Final Score from Vale Park:
Port Vale 1 Northampton Town 3

Help for Heroes

This Saturday will kick off the week long campaign supporting The Football League Charity of the 2009/10 season, Help for Heroes.
All 72 League Clubs will take part in events which will involve highly publicising the great cause.
Port Vale's support to the charity will come this weekend with their game at home to Northampton Town.
The two teams will emerge, behind a Help for Heroes banner and pose for photos ahead of kick off, both managers will be wearing Help for Heroes wrist-bands and the home team will sign a ball which will then be auctioned off for the charity.

Football League bucket collections will be around the ground also so dig deep and give generously.

Defender Signs for Burton

Port Vale have missed out on defender Shaun Kelly after he signed for Burton this morning.
The 21 year-old from Chester City was on trial at Vale Park this week and scored in the reserve game but travelled to Burton early this morning to put pen to paper on a deal at The Pirelli Stadium.

Northampton

Port Vale take on Norhampton Town at home tomorrow in search of three points on home soil.
The Valiants will be lifted following their 3-1 win at Darlington on Tuesday night and will be hoping to stop Northampton's impressive run of form of late.
The Cobblers have won five of their last six outings away from home and it would be the perfect time for Vale to kick-start a play-off challenge.
The two sides last met in December of this season and the fixture ended in stalemate. It was an action packed game with three penalties. Cobblers striker Akinfenwa missed his first but scored his second after Marc Richards put Vale ahead from the spot. The game also saw defender John McCombe sent off.
He will be hoping he doesn't suffer the same fate this weekend, however Adams may choose to drop the towering centre half as the pair seemed to have a difference of opinion at Darlington.
Vale will have captain Tommy Fraser back in contention, but he may not find himself going straight back into the midfield. His fellow summer signing Doug Loft changed the game when he was brought on after half time up at Darlington and marked his appearance with a goal.
Louis Dodds and Lewis Haldane both found themselves on the score sheet and they will be hoping they can add to their respective tallies, while this may a chance for Marc Richards to also net one against his former club.
Vale fans should recognise a familiar face in the Northampton squad. Striker Gary Mulligan was on-loan at Vale Park under Martin Foyle's reign.
So Adams will be hoping for a strong performance on home soil and not one that turns into a load of cobblers.

Reserves

Trialist Shaun Kelly was the stand out player as Port Vale reserves beat Burton 2-1 at Vale Park.
The defender, who is on trial at Vale Park netted Vale's equaliser after Burton had taken the through James Knowles neat finish over keeper Chris Martin.
Vale suffered an early casualty when youngster Matt Bell, who warmed the first team bench last week had to withdraw from the game injured.
Both sides had chances to put their side ahead but the game remained stalemate at half time.
Midfielder Tommy Fraser was substituted at half time, which suggests that he could well be back in the first team squad for Saturday's visit of Northampton having missed two games through suspension.
Burton's Jimmy Philips was sent for an early bath after a crunching tackle on Sam Morsy.
Vale looked to have the upper hand and Shaun Kelly's header in the second half showed he had the determination and strength to win the ball and will stand him in good stead for a glowing reference for Micky Adams.
But it was Vale who clinched the winner in the closing stages of the game. Sam Morsy's shot was followed up by Anthony Malbon who turned the ball into the net to give the Valiants the win.