Port Vale vs Crewe Alexandra Match Analysis & Prediction
29/08/2023 9:45 pm
On Tuesday night, League One outfit Port Vale will play host to four-tier Crewe Alexandra at Vale Park in the second round of the EFL Cup.
The hosts got the better of Fleetwood Town by a 3-2 scoreline in the first round, while Crewe overcame Sunderland in a penalty shootout.
In their most recent encounter, a 50th-minute goal from James Wilson giuded Port Vale to a narrow 1-0 victory over Carlisle United, ensuring that the Valiants finished the weekend in sixth place.
Having won all three of their competitive matches at Vale park this season, Port Vale will be looking to make full use of home advantage oce again on Tuesday.
Andy Crosby’s side have the opportunity o reach the third round of the EFL Cup for the first time since the 2009-10 campaign.
Meanwhile, Crewe Alexandra picked up six points from their opening four league matches, before they made the trip to Valley Parade for Saturday’s encounter with Bradford City.
The Railwaymen trailed at the interval following Jamie Walker’s 43rd-minute opener, and they were unable to find a way back into the game in the second half, representing the first time that they have failed to score this season.
Like their hosts, Crewe are hoping to end their long wait for a third-round appearance, as they look to progress from the second round for the first time since the 2009-10 season.
Port Vale vs. Crewe Alexandra Head to head
In the 31 previous meetings between these two teams, Port Vale have claimed 13 victories while Crewe have won 12, and they have drawn in six. Crewe have scored 33 goals and conceded 39 in the process.
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07/11/2017Port Vale4Crewe Alexandra2EFL Trophy
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02/04/2018Crewe Alexandra2Port Vale2League Two
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22/09/2018Crewe Alexandra0Port Vale1League Two
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06/04/2019Port Vale1Crewe Alexandra0League Two
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02/11/2019Crewe Alexandra0Port Vale1League Two
Port Vale Team News
Midfielder Tom Conlon is a long-term absentee for Port Vale, while there are doubts over the availability of Ellis Harrison and Kofi Balmer.
After arriving on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, Alfie Devine made his debut as a substitute against Carlisle, and he could be presented with his first start on Tuesday.
Port Vale's Last 5 Matches
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08/08/2023Port Vale3Fleetwood Town2League Cup
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12/08/2023Port Vale1Reading0League One
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15/08/2023Blackpool0Port Vale0League One
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19/08/2023Charlton Athletic2Port Vale3League One
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26/08/2023Port Vale1Carlisle United0League One
Crewe Alexandra Team News
Courtney Baker-Richarlison could be included in Crewe Alexandra’s matchday squad, having returned to training following an injury issue.
Defender Zac Williams could be recalled to the starting lineup after dropping out of the side for Saturday’s defeat to Bradford.
Crewe Alexandra's Last 5 Matches
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08/08/2023Sunderland1Crewe Alexandra1(P)League Cup
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15/08/2023Swindon Town2Crewe Alexandra2League Two
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15/08/2023Crewe Alexandra4Newport County2League Two
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19/08/2023Crewe Alexandra2Walsall2League Two
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26/08/2023Bradford City1Crewe Alexandra0League Two
Port Vale vs. Crewe Alexandra: Odds and Predictions
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