Carabao Cup: Wolves tie a major test for Port Vale says, Jon Bray
Port Vale manager Jon Brady describes the upcoming Carabao Cup match against Wolves as a significant test for his team. He emphasizes the challenge of facing a former Premier League side while preparing his squad for the competitive season.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive nature of English football's cup competitions and the tactical preparations of lower-league teams against higher-tier opponents.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Jon Brady became Port Vale boss in January
Port Vale face "no sterner test" for an opening competitive game of the new season than Friday's Carabao Cup tie against Wolves, says boss Jon Brady.
Relegated from the Premier League last season, Wolves are expected to be strong candidates to go straight back up from the Championship this term.
Vale have their own promotion ambitions in League Two after dropping out of the third tier in 2025-26, and Brady is keen to see where his side is at in the game at Molineux after their pre-season.
"It certainly means something. If you don't win you're out, if you win you're through. There's no sterner test," he told BBC Radio Stoke.
"I'm excited. I spoke to the boys about the excitement to see them at probably one of the best tests they'll get.
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