Match report
Arsenal Defeats Port Vale 2-0 in League Cup Clash
Port Vale
0–2
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Arsenal
Sep 24, 2025
Arsenal emerged victorious against Port Vale in the League Cup, securing a 2-0 win. Early goals from E. Eze and L. Trossard were key as Arsenal maintained control throughout the game, showcasing their depth with multiple substitutions.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Port Vale 0 - Arsenal 2
- • Goal Scorers: E. Eze (8'), L. Trossard (86')
- • Assists Provided by: M. Lewis-Skelly, W. Saliba
- • Substitutions Made by Arsenal included Benjamin White and Gabriel Martinelli
- • Port Vale had multiple substitutions to try and change the game's momentum
Lineups
Port Vale
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 46 J. Gauci (G)
- 22 J. Debrah (D)
- 25 C. Humphreys (D)
- 5 C. Hall (D)
- 6 J. Lawrence-Gabriel (M)
- 33 G. Hall (M)
- 18 R. Croasdale (M)
- 12 R. Walters (M)
- 3 J. Headley (M)
- 17 R. Paton (F)
- 11 R. Curtis (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Marosi
- 2 M. Clark
- 4 B. Heneghan
- 7 G. Byers
- 8 B. Garrity
- 9 J. Stockley
- 14 F. Ojo
- 36 M. Faal
- 44 D. Cole
Arsenal
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 13 K. Arrizabalaga (G)
- 4 B. White (D)
- 2 W. Saliba (D)
- 3 C. Mosquera (D)
- 49 M. Lewis-Skelly (D)
- 22 E. Nwaneri (M)
- 16 C. Norgaard (M)
- 10 E. Eze (M)
- 7 B. Saka (F)
- 23 M. Merino (F)
- 11 G. Martinelli (F)
Substitutes
- 1 D. Raya
- 6 Gabriel
- 12 J. Timber
- 14 V. Gyökeres
- 19 L. Trossard
- 36 M. Zubimendi
- 33 R. Calafiori
- 41 D. Rice
- 56 M. Dowman
Timeline
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8' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalE. Eze · Assist: M. Lewis-Skelly -
63' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Saka · On: M. Dowman -
66' Port Vale subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Lawrence-Gabriel · On: Mitchell Clark -
66' Port Vale subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Hall · On: B. Garrity -
70' Port Vale subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Paton · On: J. Stockley -
70' Port Vale subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Curtis · On: D. Cole -
71' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: Benjamin White · On: Gabriel Magalhães -
71' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Merino · On: V. Gyökeres -
81' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Eze · On: Declan Rice -
81' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4Off: Gabriel Martinelli · On: L. Trossard -
86' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalL. Trossard · Assist: W. Saliba
Match Stats
| Stat | Port Vale | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 63% | 93% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 3 | 11 |
| Corners | 1 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 183 | 789 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 2 |
| Possession | 19% | 81% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 115 | 731 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ E. Eze opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 8th minute, setting a strong tone early on.
- ▸ Despite multiple late changes by Port Vale and Arsenal, L. Trossard's goal solidified Arsenal's control of the match.