Vale's first fixture of the Easter weekend sees them host Chesterfield on Good Friday, with both sides in desperate need of a positive result. You can find all of the important information ahead of the game below...
Fixture: Port Vale vs Chesterfield
Competition: Sky Bet League Two
Date: Friday 30th March 2018
Venue: Vale Park
Kick-Off: 3:00pm
Preview
With both Vale and Chesterfield battling against relegation from Sky Bet League Two, this fixture is being described as a real six-pointer. The Valiants are still looking to secure their first win of 2018 and there would be no better time to get it.
Neil Aspin's men will go into the fixture in high spirits despite their winless run, having picked up an impressive point away to promotion-chasing Wycombe Wanderers last weekend.
The last meeting between the two teams came back in August, but it was Chesterfield who ran out 2-0 winners at the Proact Stadium. First-half goals from Kristian Dennis and Jordan Sinnott proved enough for the Spireites as Vale failed to respond in the second 45 minutes.
The Opposition
After suffering the drop from Sky Bet League One last season, the prospect of two consecutive relegations is a real daunting possibility for Jack Lester's men. However, with two games in hand on the Valiants, they will travel to Burslem hoping to edge closer to safety.
The Spireites sit five points behind Vale going into this fixture, but they do have two games in hand over most of their rivals who are also fighting to stay out of the bottom two.
Last time out, they recorded an impressive 3-1 victory over high-flying Notts County in front of the Sky cameras. Their last away triumph was back in January, however, as they edged past Yeovil Town at Huish Park. They do hold the worst away record in the division with just two wins on their travels.
One To Watch - Kristian Dennis
Although Chesterfield have failed to impress this season, the same cannot be said of Kristian Dennis who has been a revelation for the Spireites in front of goal.
Across all competitons so far this season, the 28-year-old striker has made 39 appearances and scored 18 goals, with nine assists to his name as well.
Following several years in the non-league system, Dennis earned his move to the Proact in 2016 and he has been a key player since. He scored against Vale earlier in the season and he has the potential to cause problems with his pace and good technical ability.
Team News
Vale remain without long-term absentee Kjell Knops as he continues his rehabilition from a serious injury, but Antony Kay and Tom Pope could be available for selection after successful operations on hernia issues.
Rob Lainton is unlikely to feature due to injury and Ryan Boot is expected to keep his place between the posts.
Chesterfield will be without Ian Evatt (knee) and Giles Coke (Achilles) for the fixture, but Jordan Sinnott could feature for the first time since November after he sustained an ankle injury.
Robbie Weir played 84 minutes during the win over Notts County and he could be in the squad again after looking to have got over his knee problem.
Talk
Neil Aspin: "We have to make sure we defend like we did in the Wycombe game. We haven't kept enough clean sheets at home and if we do that then it obviously gives us a basis to go on and win the game. We need to defend well and make sure we're tight at the back.
"The last couple of games at home we conceded goals that could've been avoided. If you let Chesterfield play they will play, they've got some good players on the ball. It's a game where you impose your own game on them and make sure you don't give them the space and the time to play."
Jack Lester: "We know what's coming, we know what to expect. They've drawn a lot of games recently, which they could've won. So we're prepared. It'll be a good game."
Coverage
Follow The Vale will be providing full 90 minute commentary from the match, while the Port Vale Twitter and Facebook feed will be providing live updates for the entirety.
There will also be build-up to the game with the official Snapchat account: officialpvfc.
Reaction will be available on the official website post-match, as well as on YouTube, iFollow and social media.