Leicester City's goalkeeper Danny Ward was instrumental in their Carabao Cup victory over Walsall, saving three penalties in a shoot-out after a goalless match. Walsall, who had won all six of their home games this season, created several chances including a close effort from Charlie Lakin and a missed opportunity by Albert Adomah on his 700th career appearance. Despite a slow start, Leicester struggled to find their rhythm but managed to secure a 3-0 win in penalties thanks to Ward's outstanding performance. Manager Steve Cooper made significant changes to the squad, including giving Odsonne Edouard his first start since joining on loan. The match also included a minute's applause for the late Craig Shakespeare, a former Walsall player and Leicester manager. Ultimately, Leicester advanced to the fourth round of the cup, showcasing resilience against lower-league opposition.