Wrexham AFC To Face Port Vale In Crucial EFL Trophy Tie

Details of the Match

Wrexham AFC will host Port Vale F.C. in the quarter-finals of the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, November 8th. Kick-off is set for 7:45 PM GMT at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales.

Both teams are currently in League One, the third tier of English football. Wrexham is in 10th place, while Port Vale is in 12th place.

The Stakes

The EFL Trophy is a knockout competition for clubs in Leagues One and Two. The winner of the competition will earn a place in the UEFA Europa Conference League, the third-tier European club competition.

This is a big opportunity for both Wrexham and Port Vale. A win would give them a chance to play in Europe for the first time in their history.

Team News

Wrexham will be without a number of key players for the match. Paul Mullin, Ollie Palmer, and Jordan Tunnicliffe are all injured.

Port Vale will also be without some key players. Tom Conlon and David Worrall are both suspended.

What to Expect

The match is expected to be a close one. Both teams are in good form, and they will be eager to reach the semi-finals of the competition.

Wrexham will be looking to use their home advantage to their advantage. They have a good record at the Racecourse Ground, and they will be confident of getting a result against Port Vale.

Port Vale will be looking to cause an upset. They have a good away record, and they will be confident of getting a result against Wrexham.

Prediction

It is a difficult match to call. However, I think Wrexham will edge it. They have a good home record, and they will be buoyed by the support of their fans.

I predict a 2-1 win for Wrexham.