Match report

Walsall Defeats Gateshead 2-0 in FA Cup Clash

Gateshead
Gateshead
0–2
FT
Walsall
Walsall
Dec 7, 2025

Walsall emerged victorious against Gateshead in their latest FA Cup encounter, securing a crucial 2-0 win that puts them through to the next round. Goals from D. Kanu and Aden Flint were enough to overcome Gateshead's spirited defense.

Key Facts

  • • Walsall won 2-0 against Gateshead in the FA Cup match on 2025-12-07.
  • • D. Kanu scored a penalty goal at the 25th minute for Walsall.
  • • Aden Flint extended Walsall's lead with another goal at the 49th minute, assisted by D. Kanu.
  • • Gateshead's D. Ferguson received a yellow card in the first half.
  • • Walsall made multiple substitutions, including Brandon Comley and C. Clarke receiving yellow cards.

Lineups

Gateshead

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Brooks (G)
  • 4 A. Elliott-Wheeler (D)
  • 5 K. Richardson (D)
  • 31 B. Williams (D)
  • 3 D. Ferguson (D)
  • 20 F. John (M)
  • 17 J. Home (M)
  • 7 K. Adom (M)
  • 22 C. Edwards (M)
  • 21 K. Hurst (M)
  • 27 K. Pennant (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 P. Leech
  • 6 W. Flint
  • 9 D. Telford
  • 10 J. Butterfield
  • 11 T. Newton
  • 14 F. Nouble
  • 15 I. Bakare
  • 18 J. Grayson
  • 35 C. Bone

Walsall

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Roberts (G)
  • 6 P. Farquharson (D)
  • 4 A. Flint (D)
  • 30 E. Weir (D)
  • 14 B. Comley (M)
  • 2 C. Barrett (M)
  • 29 R. Finnigan (M)
  • 17 C. Clarke (M)
  • 25 J. Okeke (M)
  • 9 J. Matt (F)
  • 15 D. Kanu (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Hornby
  • 7 K. Roofe
  • 8 C. Lakin
  • 18 V. Harper
  • 22 J. Jellis
  • 28 L. Warrington
  • 31 R. Richards
  • 33 R. Browne
  • 37 A. Adomah

Timeline

  1. Walsall
    25' Walsall Goal · Penalty
    D. Kanu
  2. Gateshead
    45'+1 Gateshead Card · Yellow Card
    D. Ferguson

    Foul

  3. Walsall
    49' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    Aden Flint · Assist: D. Kanu
  4. Walsall
    52' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Okeke · On: Vincent Harper
  5. Gateshead
    61' Gateshead subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Hurst · On: D. Telford
  6. Gateshead
    61' Gateshead subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Edwards · On: F. Nouble
  7. Walsall
    63' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Finnigan · On: J. Jellis
  8. Walsall
    63' Walsall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Matt · On: A. Adomah
  9. Walsall
    69' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    C. Clarke

    Time wasting

  10. Walsall
    71' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    Brandon Comley

    Argument

  11. Walsall
    73' Walsall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Kanu · On: K. Roofe
  12. Walsall
    73' Walsall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Clarke · On: C. Lakin
  13. Gateshead
    74' Gateshead subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Home · On: T. Newton
  14. Gateshead
    74' Gateshead subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Williams · On: I. Bakare
  15. Walsall
    84' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    E. Weir

    Time wasting

  16. Gateshead
    90' Gateshead subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Richardson · On: J. Butterfield

Match Stats

Stat Gateshead Walsall
Fouls 15 10
Pass Accuracy 82% 55%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 20
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 558 175
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 2 9
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 9
Possession 75% 25%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 456 96
Shots Inside Box 1 13
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 7 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match was turned in Walsall's favor when D. Kanu scored a penalty goal at the 25th minute, giving them an early advantage.
  • ▸ Aden Flint’s goal at the 49th minute solidified Walsall's control over the game, despite Gateshead's efforts to retaliate.