Walsall have been drawn away to League Two rivals Newport County in the First Round (proper) of the 2026/27 Emirates FA Cup.The Saddlers reached the Third Round of last season's competition after defeating Eastleigh in the First Round and Gateshead in the Second, before suffering a 5-1 defeat to Norwich City in the Third Round.
Ties in the First Round proper will be played on or around the weekend of Saturday, 7th November 2026, with winning teams collecting £47,750 from the competition prize fund.
