Sunday , 16 August 2026

Walsall FC vs Leicester City FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 4

FA Cup · 2022-23
Walsall FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Leicester City FC
Sat 28 Jan 2023 · 12:30 UTC Banks's Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 17' James Maddison
Hayden White 27' Y
Hayden White 29' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Walsall FC vs Leicester City FC — FA Cup at Banks's Stadium.

Head-to-Head

1
Walsall FC 1 games · Avg 1.0 goals Leicester City FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-28 Walsall FC 0–1 Leicester City FC

Recent Form

Walsall FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Leicester City FC H 0–1 L
08 Jan Stockport County FC A 2–1 W
26 Nov Carlisle United FC H 2–1 W
05 Nov Wycombe Wanderers FC A 2–0 W
06 Nov King's Lynn Town FC A 1–0 W
07 Nov Bristol Rovers FC H 1–2 L
Leicester City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Walsall FC A 1–0 W
21 Jan Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 2–2 D
14 Jan Nottingham Forest FC A 0–2 L
07 Jan Gillingham FC A 1–0 W
03 Jan Fulham FC H 0–1 L
30 Dec Liverpool FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
67% Clean Sheets
Walsall FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
Leicester City FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Walsall FC
Daniel Kanu 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Banks's Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' Walsall FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 17' The referee shows Leicester City FC player a Yellow card on 17.
  • 22' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 27' Hayden White is having his name booked by the referee on 27.
  • 29' Hayden White is having his name booked by the referee on 29.
  • 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brendan Rodgers might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 39' It looks like no one’s ball. Leicester City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 44' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 49' A quiet spell here at Banks's Stadium. Walsall FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 54' Walsall FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Leicester City FC's shape.
  • 59' Leicester City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 62' Walsall FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Conor Wilkinson is hanging Andrew Williams on the field on 62 minute.
  • 63' Leicester City FC make a change. Luke Thomas trudges off to be replaced by Victor Kristiansen on 63 minutes.
  • 68' Brilliant from the ! Kelechi Iheanacho makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 68.
  • 73' Leicester City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Douglas James-Taylor. He replaces Brandon Comley on 74 minute.
  • 79' England international Isaac Hutchinson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 80' Another change for Walsall FC made on 80 minute. Robbie Willmott leaves to be changed by Ronan Maher.
  • 85' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 90' It looks surprising Walsall FC does not make any changes. Joseph Low has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • Walsall FC will have plenty to reflect on. Leicester City FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Walsall FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Flynn

Leicester City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brendan Rodgers

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.93 Walsall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Leicester City FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 69% + Walsall FC or Leicester City FC 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Walsall FC33% Draw33% Leicester City FC34%
Actual: Leicester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Walsall FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Leicester City FC
67%
Walsall FC or Leicester City FC
67%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Walsall FC21% Draw55% Leicester City FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.5%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 2
7.2%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 3
2.5%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Walsall FC

Handicap Walsall FC covers Push Leicester City FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 19% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 21% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗

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