Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Port Vale: 3–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Port Vale 3–0 in the English Carabao Cup on Friday, 7 August 2026 at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, England.
- Competition: English Carabao Cup (2026-27 English Carabao Cup, First Round)
- Kick-off time: Fri, 7 Aug 2026, 18:45 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, England
- Attendance: 21,360
- Teams: Wolverhampton Wanderers (home), Port Vale (away)
Goals
- 14' — Adam Armstrong (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
- 34' — André (Wolverhampton Wanderers), assist Yerson Mosquera
- 43' — Fernando López (Wolverhampton Wanderers), assist Rodrigo Gomes
Match statistics
| Statistic | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Port Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Shots | 16 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 5 |
| Fouls | 10 | 6 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
Starting line-ups
Wolverhampton Wanderers (4-2-3-1): Daniel Bentley (G), Yerson Mosquera (CD), Toti Gomes (CD-L), Kieran Trippier (CD-R), André (CM-L), Fernando López (CM-R), Hugo Bueno (LM), Rodrigo Gomes (RM), Adam Armstrong (F), Mateus Mané (CF-L), Marshall Munetsi (CF-R).
Port Vale (4-2-3-1): Jackson Smith (G), Lewis Montsma (CD-L), Cameron Humphreys (CD-R), Liam Gordon (LB), Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel (RB), Rhys Walters (AM), George Byers (LM), Kyle Dempsey (RM), Mo Faal (F), George Hall (AM-L), Jaheim Headley (AM-R).
Recent form
Wolverhampton Wanderers: lost 1–0 vs Tottenham Hotspur (25 Apr); drew 1–1 vs Sunderland (2 May); lost 3–0 away to Brighton & Hove Albion (9 May); drew 1–1 vs Fulham (17 May); drew 1–1 away to Burnley (24 May).
Port Vale: drew 0–0 vs Wigan Athletic (19 Apr); lost 1–0 away to Cardiff City (22 Apr); lost 2–1 away to Plymouth Argyle (25 Apr); won 2–1 away to Stockport County (28 Apr); lost 2–0 vs Lincoln City (2 May).