Southampton vs Walsall LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction

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Follow live coverage as Southampton face Walsall in the FA Cup today.

This season marks the 143rd edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester City the reigning champions after they secured their seventh victory of the tournament last term - part of their magnificent treble success.

While the usual suspects are likely to be in the running this season - Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal all included - it’s those without silverware lately who will hope to challenge into the latter stages, such as Newcastle, Tottenham and even Chelsea, who are without a domestic trophy in over five years despite European success.

Premier League clubs enter from the third round of the competition, but this cup is about all teams: from non-league to EFL sides in the lower leagues, everyone gets a shot at glory and the chance to face the country’s finest in the FA Cup.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Southampton vs Walsall LIVE: FA Cup updates

• Championship Southampton host League Two Walsall in the FA Cup third round

Southampton vs Walsall

Substitution, Southampton. Tyler Dibling replaces Sékou Mara.

6 January 2024 16:35

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Attempt saved. Douglas James-Taylor (Walsall) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

6 January 2024 16:34

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Attempt missed. Sékou Mara (Southampton) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.

6 January 2024 16:30

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Attempt missed. Liam Gordon (Walsall) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.

6 January 2024 16:30

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Goal! Southampton 3, Walsall 0. Ryan Fraser (Southampton) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Carlos Alcaraz.

6 January 2024 16:28

Southampton vs Walsall

Substitution, Southampton. Ché Adams replaces Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

6 January 2024 16:25

Southampton vs Walsall

Jayden Meghoma (Southampton) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

6 January 2024 16:22

Southampton vs Walsall

Attempt missed. Mason Holgate (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

6 January 2024 16:21

Southampton vs Walsall

Attempt missed. Will Smallbone (Southampton) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.

6 January 2024 16:19

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Goal! Southampton 2, Walsall 0. Sékou Mara (Southampton) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Fraser.

6 January 2024 16:17