Match report

Walsall Secures FA Cup Victory Over Eastleigh With 3-0 Win

Eastleigh
Eastleigh
0–3
FT
Walsall
Walsall
Nov 2, 2025

In an emphatic display of power and skill, Walsall secured a 3-0 victory over Eastleigh in their FA Cup encounter. The Lions were led by key scorers Edward Weir, David Kanu, and Josh Matt, who capitalized on early opportunities to maintain control throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Walsall's goals were scored by E. Weir (6'), D. Kanu (50'), and J. Matt (79')
  • • Eastleigh had an early substitution, with J. Cousins replacing K. Evans in the 6th minute
  • • Aaron Pressley received a yellow card for Walsall in the 18th minute
  • • A. Pierre of Eastleigh was also shown a yellow card during the first half
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the match

Lineups

Eastleigh

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Townsend (G)
  • 2 R. Brindley (D)
  • 4 L. Humphries
  • 6 T. Eweka
  • 16 A. Pierre (D)
  • 27 A. Harris (D)
  • 15 H. Saunders (M)
  • 24 J. Cousins (M)
  • 17 J. Lundstram (M)
  • 3 J. Vokins (M)
  • 10 C. McGuckin (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 J. McNamara
  • 5 L. Fernandez
  • 7 K. Evans
  • 18 A. Wariuh
  • 19 L. Skinner
  • 21 S. Davis
  • 35 C. Killick
  • 36 E. Jones
  • 29 S. Bamey

Walsall

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Roberts (G)
  • 33 R. Browne (D)
  • 4 A. Flint (D)
  • 30 E. Weir (D)
  • 2 C. Barrett (M)
  • 8 C. Lakin (M)
  • 14 B. Comley (M)
  • 17 C. Clarke (M)
  • 18 V. Harper (M)
  • 15 D. Kanu (F)
  • 19 A. Pressley (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Hornby
  • 6 P. Farquharson
  • 9 J. Matt
  • 20 D. Cox
  • 22 J. Jellis
  • 25 J. Okeke
  • 29 R. Finnigan
  • 31 R. Richards
  • 37 A. Adomah

Timeline

  1. Eastleigh
    6' Eastleigh subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Cousins · On: K. Evans
  2. Walsall
    6' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Weir · Assist: C. Clarke
  3. Walsall
    18' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    Aaron Pressley

    Foul

  4. Eastleigh
    45' Eastleigh Card · Yellow Card
    A. Pierre

    Foul

  5. Walsall
    50' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Kanu · Assist: E. Weir
  6. Eastleigh
    62' Eastleigh subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Vokins · On: L. Skinner
  7. Walsall
    71' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Clarke · On: J. Jellis
  8. Walsall
    72' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aaron Pressley · On: J. Matt
  9. Walsall
    79' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Matt · Assist: J. Jellis
  10. Walsall
    84' Walsall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Brandon Comley · On: R. Finnigan
  11. Walsall
    84' Walsall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Kanu · On: A. Adomah
  12. Eastleigh
    88' Eastleigh subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Pierre · On: L. Fernandez
  13. Eastleigh
    88' Eastleigh subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Saunders · On: A. Wariuh

Match Stats

Stat Eastleigh Walsall
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 69% 66%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 423 234
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 292 154
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Walsall took an early lead through Edward Weir in the 6th minute, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ David Kanu's goal at half-time reinforced Walsall's control and reduced any chances of Eastleigh making a comeback.