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Leicester City player ratings vs Walsall as two 8/10s help Foxes progress

Leicester City player ratings as Russell Martin's men seal their spot in the next round of the Jersey Mike's Trophy…

By Josh Holland · Leicester Mercury

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8:54 PM

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Josh Holland awarded 8/10 ratings to John Lundstram, Will Smallbone, and Tommy Watson following Leicester's victory.
Leicester City progressed to the round of 32 with a 2-1 win against Walsall.
Andrew Dallas scored early for Walsall before Lundstram and Smallbone struck to secure the comeback.

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Leicester City secured progression to the round of 32 by defeating Walsall 2-1 to finish second in Group B. Andrew Dallas opened the scoring for Walsall after 10 minutes, but John Lundstram equalized with an overhead kick before Will Smallbone scored his first goal for the club to seal the victory.

Reporter Josh Holland awarded top 8/10 ratings to goalscorers Lundstram and Smallbone, alongside winger Tommy Watson, who assisted the winning strike. Finishing as unseeded runners-up behind Stevenage, Russell Martin's side will now play their next knockout match away from home.

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