Wycombe Wanderers hope to make it two wins from two in the league for the first time under Matt Bloomfield as they travel to Northampton Town today.
The Chairboys go into the contest off the back of a disappointing League Cup exit to Sutton United, whilst the Cobblers have kept two clean sheets in their last two games in which they have picked up six points from six.
So what can we expect at Sixfields this weekend?
Wycombe make the relatively short trip up to Northampton today - how do you see it going?#Cobblers #Chairboys
— James Richings (@James_BFP) September 2, 2023
Lowdown on Wanderers
This week has been a bit unpredictable in more ways than one.
Elimination from the EFL Cup against lower league opposition on Tuesday was described as ‘disappointing’ by manager Matt Bloomfield, as the Wanderers possession hoodoo continues.
Wycombe have not won a competitive fixture when having more of the ball since March 2022, and the 1-0 loss versus the League Two side saw the Chairboys do everything but score.
This was off the back of a very impressive 2-1 away league win at Bristol Rovers just days before.
⚽️ MATCHDAY!
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) September 2, 2023
Back to league action as the #Chairboys head to Sixfields looking for successive away wins when they take on Northampton Town.
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One positive however is that the club will still be able to select Brandon Hanlan after his pending move to Wrexham fell through.
It had been reported that the 26-year-old was due to leave Adams Park which is why he was omitted from the squad that faced Sutton on Tuesday night.
I understand that there won't be any business tonight regarding Wycombe, however, it's worth remembering that free agents can be signed after the window shuts.#Chairboys
— James Richings (@James_BFP) September 1, 2023
However, no transfer materialised.
Additionally, the club also did not announce the signing of former fan favourite, Uche Ikpeazu.
A very brief roundup of what happened today as Hanlan stays, Ikpeazu doesn't sign (yet), and Wrexham's pursuit to find a new striker after the Hanlan move went south could fall through.
— James Richings (@James_BFP) September 1, 2023
Right, I'm off to bed.
See you in Northampton.#Chairboys https://t.co/HZW4DFZzvt
The ex-Middlesborough man had a medical with the club at the end of August and it had been anticipated he would be unveiled on the window’s deadline day of September 1.
A very brief roundup of what happened today as Hanlan stays, Ikpeazu doesn't sign (yet), and Wrexham's pursuit to find a new striker after the Hanlan move went south could fall through.
— James Richings (@James_BFP) September 1, 2023
Right, I'm off to bed.
See you in Northampton.#Chairboys https://t.co/HZW4DFZzvt
However, this was not the case but he is still expected to sign despite the window closing due to being a free agent.
#Chairboys pic.twitter.com/H9WbEpNG64
— James Richings (@James_BFP) September 1, 2023
Lowdown on Northampton
It’s fair to say that Northampton have been somewhat of a yo-yo team in recent seasons.
Since the 2015/16 campaign, they have been promoted three times and relegated three times across both Leagues One and Two.
And this year has seen them return to the third tier after a two-year spell away.
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— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) September 2, 2023
It’s been a respectable start with two wins, two defeats and one draw from the last five games, but like Wanderers, they are unbeaten in their last three after losing the opening two.
Additionally, they have kept two clean sheets in their last two matches which include a 1-0 victory against local rivals, Peterborough United.
Head-2-Head
Games: 33
Wycombe wins: Nine
Matchday! 🔥
— Northampton Town (@ntfc) September 2, 2023
Wycombe Wanderers are the opposition this afternoon!#ShoeArmy 👞 pic.twitter.com/KYCwgxBIyE
Draws: 15
Northampton wins: Nine
Last five meetings:
2022/23: Northampton Town 1-2 Wycombe Wanderers (League Cup)
2018/19: Northampton Town 0-1 Wycombe Wanderers (EFL Trophy)
2018/19: Wycombe Wanderers 1-1 Northampton Town (League Cup)
2016/17: Northampton Town 0-3 Wycombe Wanderers (EFL Trophy)
2015/16: Northampton Town 1-0 Wycombe Wanderers (League Two)
The man in the middle
- The referee for the match is Tom Reeves.
- He has only taken charge of one Wycombe match in his career, and this was in the 4-3 home victory over Morecambe in October 2011.
- His assistants are Christopher Wade and Damith Bandara whilst the fourth official is Dean Treleaven.
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