The 2025 EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) heads into Round 3 with an intriguing tie as League One side Port Vale host Premier League giants Arsenal at Vale Park. The Gunners will be heavy favorites, but the competition has a history of upsets, and Port Vale will look to make the most of their home support.
Match Information
- Fixture: Port Vale vs Arsenal – EFL Cup Round 3
- Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET (8:00 PM BST local time)
- Venue: Vale Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
- Referee: Andrew Kitchen
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Team Form
Port Vale
The League One club enters with mixed results:
- Port Vale 2-1 Mansfield (League)
- Exeter 0-2 Port Vale (League)
Port Vale will look to remain compact defensively while hoping for counterattacks and set-piece opportunities against Premier League opposition.
Arsenal
The Gunners are in strong form heading into this fixture:
- Arsenal 1-1 Manchester City (Premier League)
- Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Arsenal (European competition)
Manager Mikel Arteta is likely to rotate his squad, giving opportunities to young players and reserves, but Arsenal’s depth still makes them overwhelming favorites.
Key Storylines
- Cup Rotation: Expect Arsenal to rest some starters, with young prospects and fringe players getting game time.
- Port Vale’s Big Chance: Playing at Vale Park, the hosts will hope to frustrate Arsenal early and keep the game close.
- Arsenal’s Trophy Hunt: The Gunners will want to stay alive in every competition as they chase silverware.
Prediction
Port Vale will battle hard, but Arsenal’s quality and squad depth should be too much. The Gunners are expected to control possession and create plenty of chances as they advance to Round 4.
Predicted Score: Port Vale 0-3 Arsenal