Match preview
Wolves host Port Vale in League Cup round of 128 clash
Wolves welcome Port Vale to Molineux Stadium on 7 August 2026 for a League Cup Round of 128 tie, with Rob Edwards' side looking to build on a mixed run of results heading into the fixture. The hosts have been unbeaten in their last three outings, a stretch that includes wins over Racing Santander and Maidenhead alongside draws against Burnley and Fulham.
AI-assisted match preview written from official match data.
Port Vale arrive on the back of a heavy defeat, having shipped seven goals away to Chelsea, but have since recovered with three straight wins against Sunderland, Bristol City and Fleetwood Town, all scored 1-0. That run followed a home loss to Lincoln, meaning Vale's form has swung sharply from one extreme to the other in the space of five matches.
Both sides will be aiming to carry positive momentum into the tie, with Wolves unbeaten in three and Port Vale winners of their last three, a combined record that points to two teams finding some rhythm ahead of the visit to Molineux Stadium.
Wolves are unbeaten in their last three matches while Port Vale have won three in a row, though both sides have suffered a heavy defeat within their last five games.
Wolves meet Port Vale in the League Cup (Round of 128). Kick-off is Friday, 7 August 2026, 18:45 UTC at Molineux Stadium. Referee: David Webb.
Team pages: Wolves · Port Vale · League Cup
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 84% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Wolves have gone over 1.5 in 79% of their last 38 matches and Port Vale in 62% of their last 32, against a league
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 32% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Wolves have gone over 3.5 in 24% of their last 38 matches and Port Vale in 25% of their last 32, against a league
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 55% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Wolves have gone over 2.5 in 50% of their last 38 matches and Port Vale in 50% of their last 32, against a league
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 54% both teams score
Wolves to Score. League base rate: 74% home sides score
Home rated 1684 vs 1457 — 0.84 expected score
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for Wolves vs Port Vale, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this League Cup fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What time does Wolves vs Port Vale kick off?
Kick-off is Friday, 7 August 2026, 18:45 UTC at Molineux Stadium, a League Cup fixture.
›Where can I watch Wolves vs Port Vale goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.