It’s going to be the 15th November before the Saddlers find out their second round opponents.

Ball number seven was first out of the hat this afternoon, as Walsall got what all teams crave, a home tie. We have been drawn against the winners of the Yeovil vs Macclesfield replay, due on Tuesday 15th November.

League One player of the month Phil Jeavons got a late equaliser for the West Country club yesterday.

Paul Merson now has the proceeds from the televised tie, with which to do some rebuilding, and a winnable second round tie. Progess into the third round would be a massive confidence boost for players and fans alike.

The second round ties will be on the weekend of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of December.