THE FACTS
When does Colchester vs Port Vale kick off? Saturday 3rd August, 2019 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Colchester vs Port Vale being played? JobServe Community Stadium
What is the weather forecast for Colchester vs Port Vale? Cloudy, 21c
What television channel is Colchester vs Port Vale on? Sky have the rights to League 2 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking the Sky Sports schedule
Where can I stream Colchester vs Port Vale? If the match is televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go
Where can I get tickets for Colchester vs Port Vale?
Colchester – https://www.cu-fc.com/tickets/
Port Vale – https://www.port-vale.co.uk/tickets/
What was the score when the teams last met? Port Vale 0-3 Colchester
THE TEAM NEWS
COLCHESTER
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Gerken; Jackson, Prosser, Eastman, Vincent-Young; Brown, Stevenson, Pell, Senior; Nouble, Norris
Unavailable:
Doubtful: Jackson (Injured)
PORT VALE
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Brown; Gibbons, Legge, Smith, Crookes; Conlon, Joyce, Oyeleke; Amoo, Pope, Cullen
Unavailable: Browne (Injured)
Doubtful: Lloyd (Injured), Montano (Injured)
BETTING ANALYSIS
Both Colchester and Port Vale came close to exiting the league last season as Colchester were just one point from the play-offs and Port Vale just struggled to safety. Colchester won three and drew one of their last four in the league at home and can start the new season with a convincing win.
BETTING TIP: (Colchester/Colchester) Double result