Port Vale have lost six of their last seven meetings with Middlesbrough in all competitions (W1), though this is the first between the sides since April 1998 and a 1-0 away win for Boro in the second tier.

The only previous meeting between Port Vale and Middlesbrough outside of league competition was in November 1989, Boro winning a Full Members Cup tie 3-1 at Ayresome Park.

This is Port Vale’s first ever appearance in the League Cup quarter-final. They’ve lost 10 of their last 11 League Cup ties against sides from a higher division than them, with the exception being a 1-0 win against Burnley in August 2015.

Middlesbrough are looking to reach the League Cup semi-final for the first time since 2003-04, when they eventually won the trophy. They’ve been knocked out at this stage of the competition four times since then.

Of all players remaining in the competition, Port Vale’s Tom Sang has created the most chances in the League Cup this season (11), including five in their 1-0 win over Mansfield in the fourth round.

Of all players remaining in the competition, Middlesbrough pair Riley McGree (2 goals, 2 assists) and Morgan Rogers (3 goals, 1 assist) have been involved in more League Cup goals than any other player this season (4).

Carabao Cup Quarter-Final: Pre-match stat pack

Carabao Cup Quarter-Final: Pre-match stat pack