Preview: Women’s FA Cup - Norwich City FC vs. Walsall W

NORWICH, England (Interstat) — A place in the next round of the Women’s FA Cup is on the line Sunday when Norwich City FC hosts Walsall W at Carrow Road.

The fourth-round fixture, scheduled for a 2 p.m. local kickoff on Jan. 11, 2026, pits a Norwich side seeking momentum against a Walsall team riding high from a comprehensive victory in the previous round.

Walsall W arrives with proven cup scoring form, having dispatched Eastleigh In The Community Ladies 3-0 on the road in November. That dominant performance, played on Nov. 2, 2025, secured their passage to this stage and will boost confidence for another away test.

Historical data for Norwich City FC in this competition was not immediately available. The club will look to leverage home-pitch advantage and support to advance.

According to the Interstat game simulator, this matchup is projected to be a tight, low-scoring affair. The simulator forecasts a narrow 1-0 victory for the visitors, Walsall W, suggesting a potential cup upset could be in the making.

The focus will be on whether Walsall’s attack, which fired efficiently in the last round, can break down Norwich’s defense. Conversely, Norwich will be tasked with finding a response and overturning the statistical prediction to progress in England’s premier women’s cup competition.

The Women’s FA Cup often produces dramatic moments from clubs across the football pyramid, and this encounter offers that same potential. A win for Walsall W would mark a significant achievement, while Norwich City FC aims to protect its home ground and secure a spot in the fifth-round draw.

Weather at kickoff is expected to be cold and overcast, with temperatures near 4 degrees Celsius (39 degrees Fahrenheit).