Port Vale vs Manchester City U21

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Port Vale vs Manchester City U21 preview

Port Vale host Manchester City U21 at Vale Park on Tuesday 27 October (19:00 UTC) in the England, EFL Trophy, round 3.

Port Vale are 4th with 3 points from 2 games; Manchester City U21 sit 3rd on 0. Only 3 points separate them.

Port Vale arrive on a run of 3 straight wins (3W 1D 1L in their last 5). Manchester City U21 have lost 3 in a row (2W 0D 3L in their last 5).

In 6 league meetings since 1996, honours are even: Port Vale 3 wins, 0 draws, Manchester City U21 3 wins. The last one ended Port Vale 1-2 Man City. Both teams scored in 67% of those games.

• Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
• George Byers has created the most big chances for Port Vale (3)
• Max Watters has the most shots on target per match for Port Vale (1.8)
• Have scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches

All-time head-to-head

6 league meetings since 1996: Port Vale 3, draws 0, Manchester City U21 3.

Port Vale vs Manchester City U21: full head-to-head record

Questions

When and where is Port Vale vs Manchester City U21?

Tue, 27 Oct 2026, 19:00 UTC at Vale Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, EFL Trophy.

What is the head-to-head record between Port Vale and Manchester City U21?

In 6 league meetings since 1996: Port Vale 3 wins, 0 draws, Manchester City U21 3 wins (goals 8-9).