Orient v Port Vale Oct 20, 3pm (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

Orient v Port Vale Oct 20, 3pm

3:30pm Wednesday 17th October 2007 in Leyton Orient By Guardian-series

LAST TIME AT BRISBANE ROAD: Orient 2 Port Vale 1 (League One 03/02/07)

HEAD-TO-HEAD: Orient 14 wins, Port Vale 29, draws 7

FORM: Port Vale have had a poor start to the season, leading to Martin Foyle losing his job as manager.

They have won only two games against fellow strugglers Cheltenham and Bournemouth, but have lost seven games on the bounce. This includes a shock exit to Morecambe in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy and a 1-0 home defeat against Brighton on Saturday, which leaves them second bottom in the table.

DANGER MAN: Luke Rodgers (pictured above) chose to join Vale over Orient last season and has not stopped scoring for The Valiants. The former Shrewsbury hit-man has already scored four league goals this campaign. Rodgers injured his hamstring when he played for Vale at Brisbane Road in February and will be eager to show the Orient faithful what they missed out on.

FUN FACT: Robbie Williams (pictured below) is a massive Vale fan. The modest pop star regularly visits Vale Park and there was talk of him even taking over his beloved club.

PREDICTION: Orient 3 Port Vale 1