Walsall vs Leicester City LIVE: Latest Carabao Cup updates
Stay tuned for real-time updates as Walsall takes on Leicester City in the EFL Cup.
Liverpool are the current champions of the tournament after a thrilling extra-time win against Chelsea at Wembley last season. Virgil van Dijk netted the crucial goal that led the Reds to their record-setting tenth title in this domestic cup.
All 72 clubs from the football league begin their journey in the first round, while the Premier League teams come in at either the second or third round, depending on their participation in European competitions this season. Last year, Middlesbrough was the highest-ranked team outside the Premier League, making it to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Stay tuned for real-time updates from today’s match in the live blog provided below.
Danny Ward Saves Leicester With Three Penalty Stops
The Saddlers had achieved victory in all six of their home games so far this season, and facing off against a Premier League team didn’t intimidate them during the first half. They even created the most significant opportunity of the match with Charlie Lakin.
Albert Adomah had a fantastic opportunity to give Walsall the lead in his 700th career game. Although Leicester applied pressure in the final moments, they ultimately couldn't escape the penalty shootout.
Walsall's efforts were nullified in the penalty shootout thanks to Ward, who brilliantly saved all three penalty attempts, leading the Foxes to a 3-0 victory and advancing them to the next round.
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Walsall Battles Leicester City
The match concludes with Walsall and Leicester City finishing in a 0-0 draw, but Leicester City advances 3-0 in the penalty shootout.
Walsall Faces Leicester City Showdown
The penalty shootout concludes with Walsall 0 and Leicester City 0, with Leicester winning 3-0.
Walsall Takes On Leicester City
The penalty was stopped. Liam Gordon from Walsall took a left-footed shot, but it was saved low to the bottom left corner of the goal.
Walsall Takes On Leicester City
Goal! The score is now Walsall 0, Leicester City 0 (3). Oliver Skipp from Leicester City takes the penalty and scores with a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner.
Walsall Takes On Leicester City
The penalty was saved! David Okagbue from Walsall took a right-footed shot, but it was stopped in the bottom left corner.
Walsall Takes On Leicester City
Goal! The score is Walsall 0, Leicester City 0 (2). Conor Coady from Leicester City successfully scores the penalty with a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner.
Walsall Takes On Leicester City
The penalty was stopped. Taylor Allen from Walsall took a shot with his left foot, but it was saved in the bottom left corner.
Walsall Takes On Leicester City
Goal! Walsall 0, Leicester City 0 (1). Ricardo Pereira from Leicester City scores the penalty, driving the ball into the bottom right corner with his right foot.
Walsall Takes On Leicester City
The penalty shootout kicks off with the score at Walsall 0, Leicester City 0.
