The EFL Cup match between Port Vale and Middlesbrough will take place at Vale Park on Wednesday at 1:15 am IST.
Port Vale and Middlesbrough are set to clash at Vale Park on Tuesday, competing for a spot in the EFL Cup semi-finals. This marks a historic moment for the League One hosts as they make their debut in the quarter-finals of the competition. On the other hand, Middlesbrough returns to this stage for the first time since the 2018-19 season.
Port Vale is experiencing its best-ever EFL Cup run in its 147-year history, progressing through four rounds. Starting with a narrow 3-2 win against Fleetwood Town, they secured a shootout victory over Crewe Alexandra and edged past Sutton United 2-1. Tottenham Hotspur loanee Alfie Devine became the hero in the third-round clash against Mansfield Town. While dreaming of facing top-tier teams like Chelsea or Liverpool, Port Vale sees their Tuesday meeting with Championship side Middlesbrough as a realistic chance to reach the semi-finals. Their recent 3-2 win over Wigan Athletic, with Ethan Chislett’s hat-trick, provides a confidence boost for this historic cup outing at Vale Park.
Middlesbrough advances to the EFL Cup quarter-finals after securing four consecutive away victories. Their cup journey began with a narrow win against Huddersfield Town, followed by triumphs over Bolton Wanderers and Bradford City. In the latest match, Morgan Rogers, Samuel Silvera, and Emmanuel Latte Lath led them to a 3-2 victory against Exeter City. Despite inconsistent league form with nine wins, three draws, and ten losses in the Championship, they recently secured a 2-1 win against Swansea City. With a potent attack that has scored at least two goals in nine consecutive away games, Middlesbrough aims to reach the semi-finals for the first time since their 2003-04 triumph.
Port Vale probable starting lineup: Ripley, Smith, Lowe, Debrah, Massey, Arblaster, Ojo, Grant, Chislett, Devine, Garrity
Middlesbrough probable starting lineup: Glover, Dijksteel, Fry, Van den Berg, Bangura, Howson, Barlaser, Jones, Crooks, Greenwood, Latte Lath
Port Vale
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Wigan | 3-2 (W) |
| Stevenage | 3-4 (L) |
| Exeter | 1-0 (W) |
| Bolton | 0-2 (L) |
| Stevenage | 1-1 (D) |
Middlesbrough
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Swansea | 2-1 (W) |
| Hull | 1-2 (L) |
| Ipswich | 0-2 (L) |
| Leeds | 2-3 (L) |
| Preston | 4-0 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough beat Port Vale | 1-0 |
| Middlesbrough beat Port Vale | 2-1 |
| Middlesbrough beat Port Vale | 3-0 |
| Port Vale beat Middlesbrough | 2-1 |
| Middlesbrough beat Port Vale | 2-1 |
The EFL Cup match between Port Vale and Middlesbrough will take place at Vale Park on Wednesday at 1:15 am IST.
| Port Vale vs Middlesbrough | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 20 |
| Venue | Vale Park |
| Kickoff time in UK | 8:45 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 1:15 am (Wednesday) |
Football fans in US can catch the live action via ESPN+.
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