Walsall booked their place in the FA Cup second round draw with a comfortable 3-0 victory over National League Eastleigh. An early goal from Evan Weir and second-half strikes from strikers Daniel Kanu and Jamille Matt sealed safe passage.
What happened?
Walsall's superior composure proved the difference in a match where they ended cruising in third gear. Eastleigh had opportunities in the first half but did not put any away, and Walsall punished them in the second.
Why it matters for Walsall
The win delivers a boost to league form that dropped off in October, with Walsall currently 13th in League Two, 22 points behind leaders Bromley. Their recent form has been LLWLL, with 56 goals scored and 56 conceded.
What comes next?
Walsall will look to build on this victory, with their last result being a 3-1 loss to Bromley on 2026-05-02. Their current league standing is:
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 13th in League Two |
| Points | 65 |
| Recent form | LLWLL |
| Goals this season | 56 scored, 56 conceded |
Manager Mat Sadler will be hoping this win revives their promotion ambitions, which remain the priority at the Bescot Stadium.
