An EFL Cup mismatch on paper, League One strugglers Port Vale host Premier League title chasers Arsenal in Wednesday's third-round clash at Vale Park.
Darren Moore 's men have eliminated Blackpool and Birmingham City to make it this far, as the Valiants prepare for just a second third-round showdown in the last 16 years after reaching the quarter-finals in 2023-24.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are seeking their first slice of EFL Cup glory since the 1992-93 season, and Mikel Arteta 's side head to Staffordshire having left it late to steal a point from Manchester City in Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw .
Here, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two sides.
Head-to-head record
Previous meetings: 22
Port Vale wins