Thursday , 2 July 2026

Southampton FC vs Walsall FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2023-24
Southampton FC
4 – 0
Full Time
Walsall FC
Sat 6 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Saint Mary's HT 45' · FT 45'
Ryan Fraser 6' 1–0
Sekou Mara 58' 2–0
Ryan Fraser 68' 3–0
Che Adams 78' 4–0
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw 45' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Southampton FC vs Walsall FC — FA Cup at Saint Mary's.

Head-to-Head

1
Southampton FC 1 games · Avg 4.0 goals Walsall FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-06 Southampton FC 4–0 Walsall FC

Recent Form

Southampton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Jan Walsall FC H 4–0 W
01 Jan Norwich City FC A 1–1 D
29 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–1 W
26 Dec Swansea City AFC H 5–0 W
23 Dec Queens Park Rangers FC A 1–0 W
16 Dec Blackburn Rovers FC H 4–0 W
Walsall FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Jan Southampton FC A 0–4 L
12 Dec Alfreton Town FC H 1–0 W
05 Dec Alfreton Town FC A 0–0 D
03 Nov Sheppey United FC A 4–1 W
28 Jan Leicester City FC H 0–1 L
08 Jan Stockport County FC A 2–1 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Southampton FC this season
67% Clean Sheets
Walsall FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Southampton FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Walsall FC
Daniel Kanu 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Saint Mary's will turn into a battlefield for Southampton FC and Walsall FC.
  • 5' It’s high time Russell Martin made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 6' Ryan Fraser puts Southampton FC on the lead.
  • 11' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 16' Southampton FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 21' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 26' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Southampton FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 31' Taylor Harwood-Bellis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 58 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
  • 36' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 41' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 45' It’s a booking for Southampton FC player. Samuel Amo-Ameyaw gets a card.
  • 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jayden Meghoma, as he is very good at scoring at Saint Mary's with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 55' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Sekou Mara suffering a number of foals already.
  • 58' GOAL! Sekou Mara scores on 58. Assisted by Ryan Fraser
  • 63' The travelling Walsall FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 66' Southampton FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Che Adams is hanging Taylor Harwood-Bellis on the field on 66 minute.
  • 68' GOAL! Ryan Fraser scores on 68. Assisted by Carlos Alcaraz
  • 73' It looks like no one’s ball. Walsall FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 76' The supporters are chanting for Tyler Dibling. He replaces Sekou Mara on 76 minute.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Emmanuel Adegboyega. He replaces Donervon Daniels on 77 minute.
  • 78' GOAL! Che Adams scores on 78. Assisted by Carlos Alcaraz
  • 83' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Carlos Alcaraz made 168 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 84' Another change for Southampton FC made on 84 minute. Samuel Amo-Ameyaw leaves to be changed by Cameron Bragg.
  • 86' Joe Foulkes is replacing Danny Johnson for the Walsall FC side.
  • The final score is 4-0.

Lineups

Southampton FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Russell Martin

Walsall FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mat Sadler

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.33 Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77 Walsall FC xG
I would bet for: Southampton FC to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC67% Draw20% Walsall FC13%
Actual: Southampton FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Southampton FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Walsall FC
33%
Southampton FC or Walsall FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC51% Draw39% Walsall FC10%
Actual: Southampton FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.2%
1 – 0
10.2%
3 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.8%
3 – 1
7%
0 – 0
6%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.5%
1 – 2
3%
0 – 1
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Southampton FC

Handicap Southampton FC covers Push Walsall FC covers
-2.5 27% — 73%
-2 27% 21% 52%
-1.5 48% — 52%
-1 48% 23% 29%
-0.5 71% — 29%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 7% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
47% ✗
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.