Jack Dakin

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Player ratings from Newport 3-1 Walsall now live #Saddlers fans. 🔢 No surprises that there weren’t many high ratings after yesterday’s display, but feel free to have a read anyway. 👇

Lee Grant was typically honest after Walsall’s 3-1 loss to Newport. 🗣️ The Saddlers were far from their best, and Grant recognised that. 🤝 Read his instant reaction below #Saddlers fans! 👇

A pleasure to report for the Express & Star today at Rodney Parade (despite the result). ✍️ Have a read on how it went down #Saddlers fans! 👇

FULL TIME Walsall are knocked out of the FA Cup at the First Round stage. Few complaints can be had really - the Saddlers a long way from their best that we've seen so often this season. Newport 3-1 Walsall #Saddlers

90' Ryan Sjoerdsma replaces Courtney Clarke as 9 minutes are added. Newport 3-1 Walsall #Saddlers

78' Best chance of the half for Walsall. Isaac Moore whips a cross into Tai Sodje, under little pressure, but he can't nod past Jordan Wright from close range. Newport 3-1 Walsall #Saddlers

76' A late forward change. ON: Albert Adomah OFF: Aaron Pressley Newport 3-1 Walsall #Saddlers

Clarke is back up and given the all clear, but has to wait to re-enter play.

69' Referee Robert Massey-Ellis having a word with both gaffers on the touchline - unclear so far what about. Newport 3-1 Walsall #Saddlers

65' Courtney Clarke down on the far side here and in some discomfort - looks serious. Newport 3-1 Walsall #Saddlers

64' Three changes for Walsall - much needed. ON: Sodje, Smith, Moore OFF: Dallas, Simper, Crew Newport 3-1 Walsall #Saddlers

Newport have a third. Kion Etete with his second - his initial strike hit the post from close range but bounced back out to him, unmarked as Walsall were slow to react, as he tapped past Jed Ward. Newport 3-1 Walsall #Saddlers

59' Another card shown to the Walsall bench for a ferocious penalty claim. Newport 2-1 Walsall #Saddlers

Elicha Ahui meets the corner first, but can only glance over.