FA Cup: Walsall 2-1 Carlisle - player ratings

OWEN EVANS

Produced a good save in the first half, couldn’t do much about a neat finish for Carlisle’s goal, generally sound.

Dependable 7

HAYDEN WHITE

Made his 100th Walsall appearance and didn’t do much wrong, maybe could have dealt with cross into box for the Carlisle goal but wasn’t the only one.

Safe 7

LIAM GORDON

Taken off in second half after he had produced some good moments and dangerous crosses and contributed well.

Steady 7

DONERVON DANIELS

Unlucky not to score in the first half,produced some good forward running and good tracking back. Full of energy

Led by example 8

MANNY MONTHE

Playing with a tendinitis problem, gave his all and stayed on for 90 minutes.

Solid 8

LIAM KINSELLA

Back in the starting line up, played well in midfield against a good Carlisle side and held the ball up well.

Steady 7

TOM KNOWLES

Created plenty of chances even in the first half when Walsall were often on the defensive and good support work up front

Full of running 8

BRANDON COMLEY

Not one of his best games although didn’t make any mistakes, was sacrificed in the second half as Walsall looked to make changes

Quiet 6

JACOB MADDOX

Covered plenty of ground as usual and distributed the ball well and always looked a threat up front.

Very Busy 7

ISAAC HUTCHINSON

Set up the winner and just reward for his creativity – probably deserved a goal himself

Creative 8

DANNY JOHNSON

Didn’t see much of the ball in the first half but still unlucky not to score, had to work hard for his few chances

Persistent 8

SUBSTITUTES

Jack Earing (for Maddox 45) Contributed well 7; Taylor Allen (for Comley 45) Had a shot well saved 7 ; Douglas James-Taylor (for Knowles 60) Scored the winner for his first professional goal with a great finish 8; Andy Williams (for Gordon 72) Kept his head to score the equaliser 8, Danny Cashman (for Liam Kinsella)Got involved well in pressure 7

Subs not used: McEntee; Wilkinson; Barrrett (GK)