**Grimsby's been the thorn in Vale's side lately**, and with the Mariners looking sharper than their guests right now, this could be their day at Vale Park. 🔥

Port Vale are limping through October—just one win in five—while Grimsby have found some form with two victories in their last three. The head-to-head tells the story: Grimsby lead 8-4 over the last 15 meetings, a mental edge that counts for something.

Key storylines:

- **B. Waine and B. Garrity** will need to create chances for Vale's attack, but Grimsby's back line has tightened up after recent wins
- **K. Green** sits deep for Grimsby and will be key to breaking Vale's momentum and launching quick transitions
- Vale's defensive wobbles (three losses in five) face a Grimsby side hungry to keep momentum rolling 📋

Expected lineups:

- **Port Vale**: J. Smith, J. Headley, L. Montsma, C. Hall, J. Lawrence-Gabriel, K. Dempsey, R. Walters, O. Hernández, B. Garrity, B. Waine, O. Lynch
- **Grimsby Town**: C. Pym, J. Sweeney, C. McJannett, M. Kacurri, H. Rodgers, K. Green, C. Vernam, C. Doyle, M. Shelton, G. D. Turi, A. Cook

Prediction:

**1-2 Grimsby.** Slight edge to the visitors—their form and historical comfort in this fixture tip the scales.