OVF feature: Morecambe v Port Vale – back to the serious business of the League for the Valiants

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The Valiants will be looking to bounce back from their FA Cup exit when they travel to Morecambe in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.

Port Vale were beaten 2-0 at home by League Two side Stevenage on Saturday, while Morecambe lost 1-0 away at Exeter City.

Port Vale team news

Vale will be without defender Nathan Smith, who is suspended after being sent off in the FA Cup defeat to Stevenage.

Manager Darrell Clarke could make changes to his side, with Tom Conlon and Idris Kanu pushing for starts.

Morecambe team news

Morecambe will be without midfielder Adam Phillips, who is out with a knee injury.

Manager Derek Adams could make changes to his side, with A.J. Leitch-Smith and Yann Songo'o in contention for starts.

What the managers are saying

Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke:

“We need to bounce back from the FA Cup defeat and get back to winning ways in the league.

“Morecambe are a good side and it will be a tough game, but we need to show our quality and get three points.”

Morecambe manager Derek Adams:

“We're looking forward to the game against Port Vale.

“They're a good side and it will be a tough game, but we're confident that we can get a result.”

Match preview

Port Vale will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in League One to five matches when they travel to Morecambe on Saturday.

The Valiants have won two and drawn two of their last four league games, and they will be confident of getting a result against a Morecambe side who have lost their last two matches.

Morecambe are currently 17th in League One, while Port Vale are 12th.

Prediction

Port Vale to win 2-1.