Detailed analysis of Rovers' next League One opponents can be seen below, including all league results from games played so far this season, and how the two clubs fare head-to-head in the league table, form guide and prediction table.

As no League One games have been played so far, analysis of Port Vale comes from the end of 2006/07, as well as a look at the Valiants' pre-season fortunes.

DATE        OPPOSITION               VENUE    RESULT    POS    CROWD
07/04/07    Carlisle United          Home     L  0-2    12     4,882
09/04/07    Swansea City             Away     L  0-3    12    12,465
14/04/07    Crewe Alexandra          Home     W  3-0    11     5,740
21/04/07    Gillingham               Away     L  2-3    11     5,928
28/04/07    Brentford                Away     L  3-4    12     5,125
05/05/07    AFC Bournemouth          Home     W  2-1    12     5,080


Pre-Season  Newcastle Town           Away     W  4-0
Pre-Season  Tiverton Town            Away     W  3-0
Pre-Season  Exeter City              Away     D  1-1
Pre-Season  Manchester United        Home     W  3-2
Pre-Season  Sheffield Wednesday      Home     W  3-0
Pre-Season  Shrewsbury Town          Home     L  0-1