Match report

Leicester Defeats Walsall 1-0 in FA Cup Clash

Walsall
Walsall
0–1
FT
Leicester
Leicester
Jan 28, 2023

Leicester City held off Walsall to secure a crucial FA Cup third-round victory on Saturday evening. Despite Walsall's spirited performance, K. Iheanacho’s goal in the 68th minute was enough for Leicester to advance to the next round.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Walsall 0–1 Leicester
  • • Goal: K. Iheanacho (Leicester) at 68'
  • • Yellow Cards: J. Maddison (Leicester), Hayden White (Walsall)
  • • Substitutions: Multiple changes were made by both teams during the second half, including key players like N. Mendy and D. Praet for Leicester.

Lineups

Walsall

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Evans (G)
  • 2 H. White (D)
  • 5 D. Daniels (D)
  • 24 J. Low (D)
  • 31 R. Willmott (M)
  • 14 B. Comley (M)
  • 23 I. Hutchinson (M)
  • 3 L. Gordon (M)
  • 10 T. Knowles (F)
  • 11 A. Williams (F)
  • 16 J. Maddox (F)

Substitutes

  • 42 Y. Songo'o
  • 9 C. Wilkinson
  • 15 D. James-Taylor
  • 25 R. Maher
  • 21 T. Allen
  • 12 J. Smith
  • 7 J. Riley
  • 18 O. McEntee

Leicester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 D. Iversen (G)
  • 27 T. Castagne (D)
  • 18 D. Amartey (D)
  • 3 W. Faes (D)
  • 33 L. Thomas (D)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 24 N. Mendy (M)
  • 10 J. Maddison (M)
  • 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall (M)
  • 7 H. Barnes (M)
  • 20 P. Daka (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 D. Praet
  • 16 V. Kristiansen
  • 14 K. Ịheanachọ
  • 12 A. Smithies
  • 4 Ç. Söyüncü
  • 23 J. Vestergaard
  • 11 M. Albrighton
  • 44 S. Braybrooke
  • 34 L. Brunt

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    17' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    J. Maddison

    Argument

  2. Walsall
    27' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    Hayden White

    Foul

  3. Walsall
    62' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Hutchinson · On: Y. Songo'o
  4. Walsall
    62' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Andy Williams · On: C. Wilkinson
  5. Leicester
    63' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Maddison · On: D. Praet
  6. Leicester
    63' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Thomas · On: V. Kristiansen
  7. Leicester
    63' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Daka · On: K. Iheanacho
  8. Leicester
    68' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Iheanacho · Assist: N. Mendy
  9. Walsall
    74' Walsall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Brandon Comley · On: D. James-Taylor
  10. Walsall
    80' Walsall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Willmott · On: R. Maher
  11. Walsall
    80' Walsall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Maddox · On: Taylor Allen

Match Stats

Stat Walsall Leicester
Fouls 7 10
Pass Accuracy 53% 86%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 28
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 213 658
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 0 9
Shots on Target 3 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 12
Possession 25% 75%
Accurate Passes 113 566
Shots Inside Box 4 18
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 4 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of K. Iheanacho as a substitute in the 63rd minute played a pivotal role, leading to the decisive goal five minutes later.
  • ▸ Walsall struggled to cope with Leicester's attacking threat after conceding the goal, despite making several tactical substitutions.