Crewe – Port Vale

Crewe host Port Vale in what promises to be a decisive fixture for both sides. Sitting eighth with 11 points from two wins and five draws, Crewe have been solid at home, scoring seven and conceding five in ten games. Port Vale, languishing in 23rd place with just five points from one win, two draws and four defeats, have struggled to find the net, managing only three goals while conceding nine. The visitors will need to overturn a season‑long goal drought if they are to climb out of the relegation zone, while Crewe will look to convert their unbeaten run into a vital three points. A win for the home side could solidify a push for the playoff places, whereas a slip would see them drift back toward the mid‑table.