These clubs are going to come up with an interesting fixture. Arsenal are likely to emerge victorious against Port Vale in their upcoming EFL Cup clash
Match info: EFL Cup, Round 3
Venue: Vale Park, Staffordshire
Date: Wednesday, 24th September 2025
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One of their least favourite haunts down the years, Arsenal begin another quest for EFL Cup stardom on Wednesday evening, when they hit the road to face Port Vale in the third round.
While the Gunners did not have to exert themselves in the first two stages, their hosts have already taken down Blackpool and Birmingham City away from home to earn a date with Mikel Arteta's men.
Head-to-head:
- Port Vale have won 4 of the 22 meetings between the two teams.
- Arsenal have recorded 13 victories.
- The remaining 5 clashes ended in draws.
- Port Vale are on a two-match winning streak.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in their last three matches.
- The Gunners have three clean sheets to their names in their last five fixtures.
- Their last four encounters produced at least two goals.
Form:
- Port Vale in all competitions: L-W-L-W-W
- Arsenal in all competitions: W-L-W-W-D
Team News:
- Port Vale have all their players fit and ready to be in action.
- Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus will not be in action for Arsenal as they are injured. Martin Odegaard and Piero Hincapie might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.
Player(s) to watch:
- Ryan Croasdale is going to play an important role for the hosts here. Ryan Croasdale will be looking to step up so that he can help his side in the final third as well. He regulates the ball well in the midfield and will also be keen on helping his side along with his fellow teammates.
- Viktor Gyokeres is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence here. Even though he has not been able to perform to his full potential for Arsenal till now, the Sweden international knows how to score goals and will be looking to get through to Port Vale’s defence.