Southampton FC vs Walsall FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Southampton FC vs Walsall FC — FA Cup at Saint Mary's.
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Walsall FC this season
Walsall FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Walsall FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Saint Mary's. Southampton FC are looking to make home advantage count against Walsall FC.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 6' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ryan Fraser makes it 1-0.
- 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' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 21' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 26' Walsall FC is showing some good football. However, Walsall FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 31' Ireland international Emmanuel Adegboyega has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 36' 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.
- 41' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 45' Samuel Amo-Ameyaw has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
- 50' Mason Holgate has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 55' Shea Charles is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Walsall FC so far.
- 58' What a strike from Sekou Mara! The score is 2-0.
- 63' Southampton FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 66' The whistle greets Taylor Harwood-Bellis as he departs to be replaced by Che Adams.
- 68' GOAL! Ryan Fraser scores on 68. Assisted by Carlos Alcaraz
- 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 76' The Southampton FC manager makes a substitution. Sekou Mara departs to be replaced by Tyler Dibling.
- 77' Another change for Walsall FC made on 77 minute. Donervon Daniels leaves to be changed by Emmanuel Adegboyega.
- 78' Brilliant from the ! Che Adams makes it 4-0 with a superb finish on 78.
- 83' With 1 assists to his name this season, Isaac Hutchinson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Walsall FC.
- 84' The crowd applauds Samuel Amo-Ameyaw as he leaves the pitch. Cameron Bragg steps in for Southampton FC.
- 86' Joe Foulkes is replacing Danny Johnson for the Walsall FC side.
- Full Time. Southampton FC beats Walsall FC
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 6
- 5
- 13
- 21
- 22
- 16
-
18
Sekou Mara ↓ Tyler Dibling 76'
- 24
- 27
- 80
Bench
- 1
- 35
- 17
- 4
-
10
Che Adams ↑ 66'
- 9
- 3
-
33
Tyler Dibling ↑ 76'
-
40
Cameron Bragg ↑ 84'
Coach
Russell Martin
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Jack Earing ↓ Taylor Allen 76'
- 5
- 8
- 14
- 10
-
39
Danny Johnson ↓ Joe Foulkes 86'
- 3
- 6
- 11
- 22
- 2
Bench
- 24
- 1
-
21
Taylor Allen ↑ 76'
-
12
Joe Foulkes ↑ 86'
- 34
-
–
Emmanuel Adegboyega ↑ 77'
Coach
Mat Sadler
H2H
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
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.