The Saints won’t be marching into the fourth round - they’ll be cruising there after this one-sided romp over League Two Walsall, led by a scintillating display from Ryan Fraser.
The on-loan Newcastle winger bagged a brace and an assist to help Southampton overwhelm the League Two side 4-0 and ease any fears of a cupset – with youngster Sekou Mara and substitute Che Adams also on target.
Southampton were heavily rotated by Russell Martin as he gave plenty of youngsters a chance to shine – but that didn’t disrupt the flow of the Championship promotion-chasers as they turned on the style on this frosty evening on the South Coast.