Port Vale vs. Wrexham - prediction, team news, lineups

Preview

Tuesday night's match between Port Vale and Wrexham in the EFL Trophy is one of two northern section semi-finals with a place in the final at Wembley Stadium at stake. Port Vale, who are in the League One relegation zone, will be looking for some respite as they attempt to avoid falling into the fourth tier. Meanwhile, although Wrexham is no longer in the running for the National League championship, they will be looking to continue their remarkable season.

Team News

Vale boss Darrell Clarke could recall goalkeeper Aidan Stone, who missed the weekend loss at Portsmouth, to face Wrexham. Adam Crookes (knock), Charlie Garrity (knee), and Devante Rodney are all out injured for the Valiants, but Ellis Harrison could make his debut after signing on loan from Fleetwood Town. Wrexham, meanwhile, could be without Bryce Hosannah, who was forced off in the first half of Saturday's win at Dorking Wanderers because of an ankle injury. Hosannah has missed just one league game for Wrexham this season, but manager Phil Parkinson will be hopeful the wing-back has recovered in time for Tuesday's contest.

Lineups

Port Vale possible starting lineup: Stone; Smith, Forrester, Hall, Massey; Ojo, Robinson, Conlon, Garrity; Wilson, Harrison Wrexham possible starting lineup: Howard; Forde, Tunnicliffe, Tozer; Hall, Jones, Young, McAlinden; Lee, Mullin, Dalby

Prediction

Wrexham is the form team heading into this match, and they will be confident of victory at Vale Park. However, Port Vale will be buoyed by the return of fans and will be determined to put on a show for their supporters. With a place in the final at Wembley at stake, this is a match that could go either way.