FA Cup · 1/128-finals
Newport County v Walsall Is it on TV and what time is kick-off?
- Rodney Parade, Newport
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Newport County v Walsall predicted line-ups
How both teams lined up in their last match. Confirmed line-ups appear here about an hour before kick-off.
- Newport County: starting XI against Chesterfield (30 Oct 2026), 4-2-3-1. Manager: H. Mullins.
- Walsall: starting XI against Colchester United (31 Oct 2026), 4-2-3-1. Manager: Lee Grant.
Preview
Newport County have not won in three FA Cup matches, while Walsall have won three of their last five games. Walsall arrive as the stronger form side, though Newport have drawn once and lost twice in their last three outings.
Both teams have shown attacking intent. Four of Walsall's last five matches contained more than 2.5 goals, and both sides scored in two of Newport County's last three games. Two of Newport County's last three matches also exceeded 2.5 goals.
Preview written with the help of AI from official data, with every figure checked automatically. Data as of 01/11/2026.
Key stats
Newport County
- Goals scored
- 1.0
- Goals conceded
- 2.7
Walsall
- Goals scored
- 1.6
- Goals conceded
- 2.0
Averages per game over the last 3 FA Cup matches. Form: oldest to most recent.
What time is kick-off for Newport County v Walsall?
Kick-off is at 3pm (15:00 UK time) on Saturday 7 November 2026 at Rodney Parade. As a Saturday 3pm kick-off, it will not be shown live on UK TV.
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FAQs
When is Newport County v Walsall?
Newport County v Walsall is on Saturday 7 November 2026 in the FA Cup (1/128-finals). The venue is Rodney Parade.
What time is kick-off for Newport County v Walsall?
Kick-off is at 3pm UK time (15:00).
Is Newport County v Walsall on TV?
No. Newport County v Walsall kicks off at 3pm on a Saturday, and UK broadcasters are not allowed to show matches live between 2.45pm and 5.15pm on Saturdays. You can follow it live on this page with minute-by-minute updates, and highlights are shown later in the day.
What is Newport County's predicted line-up?
In their last match, against Chesterfield (30 Oct 2026), Newport County lined up in a 4-2-3-1 with: J. Wright, C. Norman, L. Jenkins, K. Cameron, T. Davies, M. Smith, C. Brennan, M. Adu-Poku, H. Biggins, Y. Bamba, K. Etete. Confirmed line-ups are announced about an hour before kick-off.
What is Walsall's predicted line-up?
In their last match, against Colchester United (31 Oct 2026), Walsall lined up in a 4-2-3-1 with: J. Ward, E. Ahui, D. Skura, J. Connolly, M. Hancock, C. Crew, Isaac Moore, L. Simper, Taione Richard Evumena Sodje, R. Smith, A. Pressley. Confirmed line-ups are announced about an hour before kick-off.