Port Vale vs Middlesbrough LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Port Vale face Middlesbrough in the EFL cup.
Manchester United won this competition last season - known as the Carabao Cup since 2017 - but it remains Liverpool who have the most triumphs in history, with nine to their name, one ahead of Man City.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season.
The final will be held at Wembley on 25 February, 2024, marking the first chance for both a trophy and a place in next season’s Uefa competitions.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Port Vale vs Middlesbrough
Attempt missed. Gavin Massey (Port Vale) right footed shot from very close range.
Port Vale vs Middlesbrough
Goal! Port Vale 0, Middlesbrough 2. Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Port Vale vs Middlesbrough
Attempt blocked. Conor Grant (Port Vale) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Garrity.
Port Vale vs Middlesbrough
Matt Clarke (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Port Vale vs Middlesbrough
Lukas Engel (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Port Vale vs Middlesbrough
Attempt blocked. Jesse Debrah (Port Vale) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
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