Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off their 2026-27 campaign with a Carabao Cup Round 1 clash against Port Vale at Molineux. Wolves enter the competition after being relegated from the Premier League last season, finishing 20th. They will be looking to build momentum ahead of their return to the Championship.
The hosts have enjoyed a positive pre-season, playing four friendlies. Their final warm-up ended in a convincing 3-0 victory over Racing Santander, with Fer López, Hugo Bueno and Yerson Mosquera finding the net.
Port Vale, meanwhile, face a major challenge in their first competitive fixture. After dropping into League Two last season, they have ambitions of pushing for promotion and will see this match as an opportunity to test themselves against a high-quality Championship side.
Wolves are also entering a new era under head coach Cesar Peixoto. His team have impressed during pre-season with a 4-3-3 system and intense pressing. Port Vale boss Jon Brady expects his side to face one of the toughest possible first-round opponents but wants his players to approach positively.
EFL Cup: Wolves vs Port Vale Team News
Both teams are expected to rotate their squads to some extent, while Brady has said that Port Vale will field a strong side. Wolves could also use the fixture to give minutes to players competing for starting places under Peixoto.
Wolves vs Port Vale Live Streaming Details
How to watch Wolves vs Port Vale in India?
The Wolves vs Port Vale EFL Cup match will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website. Fans need to buy match pass or tournament pass to access the live content. The match will start at 12:15 IST on July 8.
Where to watch Wolves vs Port Vale live streaming in the UK?
UK fans can watch the Carabao Cup game live on Sky Sports+ at 7:45 PM on July 7.
How to watch Wolves vs Port Vale in the USA?
Fans in the USA can watch the Carabao Cup live streaming on Paramount+ US and CBS.
How to watch Wolves vs Port Vale in Canada?
Canadian viewers can check the EFL Cup clash on DAZN.
Wolves vs Port Vale Predicted Lineups
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Sam Johnstone, Kieran Trippier, Santiago Bueno, Yerson Mosquera, Pedro Lima, Fer Lopez, Mateus Mane, Jackson Tchatchoua, Andre, Rafiki Said, Tawanda Chirewa
Port Vale: Aaron Davies, Jaheim Headley, Jesse Debrah, Ben Heneghan, Kyle John, George Byers, Rhys Walters, Funso Ojo, Ben Waine, Andre Gray
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