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The Wycombe players formed a huddle after their League One play-off final defeat against Sunderland

The huddle, the fans, the occasion: Gareth Ainsworth reflects on Wycombe's defeat at Wembley
Gareth Ainsworth has revealed what was said in his side’s full-time huddle following their 2-0 loss against Sunderland in the League One play-off final.

Adebayo Akinfenwa's final game as a professional footballer was at Wembley Stadium as Wycombe lost the League One play-off final 2-0 against Sunderland (PA)

Ainsworth reveals Wycombe are looking at 'personnel and characteristics' to replace Akinfenwa

The win was Alex Neil's first over Wycombe in five matches (PA)

'He has done a fantastic job' - Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth praises Sunderland's Alex Neil

Gareth Ainsworth has revealed he has no plans to leave Wycombe (PA)

'I’m not someone that chases cash or status' - Gareth Ainsworth is 'really happy' to be at Wycombe

Ross Stewart scored Sunderland's second against Wycombe at Wembley (PA)

Wycombe Wanderers lose the League One play-off final against Sunderland at Wembley Stadium

Adebayo Akinfenwa consoles Ryan Tafazolli as Wycombe lose the League One play-off final (PA)

'We were beaten by the better team' - Ainsworth's analysis as Wycombe lose the play-off final

Will it be Sunderland or Wycombe's day at Wembley? (PA)

FT at Wembley Stadium: Sunderland 2-0 Wycombe Wanderers - Chairboys lose the play-off final

Adebayo Akinfenwa will retire this season (Carol Mason)

'A friend for life' - Joe Jacobson on Adebayo Akinfenwa's impact at Wycombe Wanderers

An unfortunate viewing (Stephen Burnett)

Wembley Stadium's electronic sign has Sunderland and Wycombe's name on the incorrect colours

Adebayo Akinfenwa (pictured in 2021) was linked with Chelsea in 2018 (PA)

Remember this? Looking back to when Wycombe's Adebayo Akinfenwa 'turned down' Chelsea in 2018

Wycombe celebrating reaching the play-off final on MK's pitch on May 8 (PA)

Fan's view Wycombe Wanderers' 2021/22 season - An emotional journey to Wembley Stadium

Wycombe Wanderers' Adebayo Akinfenwa poses for photographs after the Chairboys' 1-0 home loss against MK on January 29 (PA)

Thank you for the memories Bayo - Saying goodbye to one of Wycombe's greatest-ever players

Adebayo Akinfenwa and myself before the Shrewsbury on February 8

Bayo and the BFP: Popular striker poses with our paper as he thanks fans for their support

Just some of your photos with the Beast

Updated Memories to last a lifetime: Your photos with Adebayo Akinfenwa over the last six seasons

The match on May 18 saw Gareth Ainsworth bag double and why does Dean Gaffney want Wycombe to win at Wembley? (Edward Richings/Ian Abrahams/PA)

Gareth Ainsworth bags a brace in charity match and which EastEnders actor wants Wycombe to go up?

Adebayo Akinfenwa's final league goal for Wycombe came against his old club, AFC Wimbledon, in April (PA)

Adebayo Akinfenwa: A career swansong at the home of English football

Joe Jacobson got the winner against Oxford in Wycombe's last play-off final (PA)

'We can change up the way that we play' - Joe Jacobson on Wycombe's adaptability

Gareth Ainsworth (left) thinks Alex Neil (right) has done a 'brilliant job' at Sunderland so far (PA)

Gareth Ainsworth on Alex Neil's 'brilliant job' at Sunderland and being linked to the club in 2019

Gareth Ainsworth is looking forward to the final against Sunderland on May 21 (PA)

Gareth Ainsworth on Wycombe's underdog tag, experience and 2020 win as Wanderers face Sunderland

Sunderland fans pack out Wembley Way ahead of the 2019 play-off final

SUNDERLAND AT WEMBLEY Highs and Lows: A look back at all of Sunderland's previous appearances at Wembley

Joe Jacobson won the play-off final with Wycombe in 2020 at an empty Wembley Stadium (PA)

'It makes you realise how important they are' - Joe Jacobson on the Wycombe fans going to Wembley

Gareth Ainsworth celebrates getting into the final after Wanderers' 2-1 aggregate win over MK on May 8 (PA)

'This is a really exciting time' - Gareth Ainsworth on being 'calm' as Wycombe prepare for Wembley

Joe Jacobson scored a last-minute equaliser against Sunderland in January (PA)

Joe Jacobson on Wycombe's play-off experience as they prepare for Sunderland at Wembley

Joe Jacobson has played in two play-off finals for Wycombe (PA)

'Saturday is going to be huge' - Joe Jacobson on Wycombe's Wembley visit against Sunderland

Martin O'Neill managed Wycombe for five years between 1990 and 1995 and he has contacted current boss Gareth Ainsworth ahead of the final (PA)

Ex-Sunderland manager and Wycombe hero Martin O'Neill sends his well wishes to Gareth Ainsworth

James Jelly will be making the trip down Wembley Way via a flight to Spain

Sunderland fan to travel to Wycombe final via SPAIN as it's cheaper than going by train

The final on May 21 will be the seventh time Wycombe would have played Sunderland (PA)

Hanging in the balance - What promotion to the Championship will mean for Wycombe or Sunderland

Around 20,000 Wycombe fans will be making the trip to Wembley on Saturday (PA)

Chiltern Railways confirm 'special' timetable ahead of the play-off final: Will this impact you?

Celebrating promotion in 2018 with Matt Bloomfield and Sam Saunders (Anita Ross Marshall)

Fan's view: A huge void to fill as Adebayo Akinfenwa's departure from Wycombe gets closer

Several big names will be playing at Adams Park on May 18 (PA)

Famous names, celebrities and YouTubers to play at Adams Park charity match in May

This is Sunderland's third League One play-off final in four seasons (PA)

Getting ready for Wembley - The Sunderland Echo reveal their thoughts on Wycombe ahead of the final

Sam Vokes celebrating after Wycombe defeated MK 2-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals (PA)

'This is a massive statement' - Sam Vokes signs contract extension with Wycombe Wanderers

The use of VAR could be seen in this year's showpiece between Wycombe and Sunderland (PA)

Updated VAR WILL be used in the League One play-off final between Wycombe and Sunderland

Wycombe's match against Sunderland will be their seventh visit to Wembley. How did the other six matches fair out for the Chairboys?

The joy, the drama and the heartbreak: Looking back at Wycombe's previous visits to Wembley Stadium

Some of the shirts that were donated to the cause

Hundreds of pounds raised as signed Wycombe shirts are donated in auction to help kit organisation

"It’s a huge club": Wycombe Wanderers boss on future of Reading FC

Keen runner Jocelyne and her black Labrador hearing dog Kennedy (Image: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People)

Deaf Wycombe runner helps lifechanging dog charity

Will you be making your way to Wembley on May 21? (PA)

Wycombe Wanderers sell over 16,000 tickets for the League One play-off final

Gareth Ainsworth defeated Sunderland's Alex Neil and Sheffield Wednesday's Darren Moore to win the prize (PA)

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth is named the League One Manager of the Month for April

Sam Vokes (left) was one of the five Wycombe players named in the recent play-off Team of the Week (PA)

The fantastic five: Which Wycombe players were named in the final League One TOTW of the season?

Connor Parsons scored on his Wycombe debut in a 3-1 hom loss against the Ason Villa U21s back in August (PA)

Wycombe Wanderers recall forward from Non League club

Wycombe are off to Wembley! (PA)

Wandering down Wembley Way - Photos from Wycombe's brilliant play-off semi-final win over MK

Some of the Wycombe flags that were put up at Adams Park during the Covid season of 2020/21 (PA)

Massive Wycombe flag could be unveiled at Wembley Stadium - And here's how you can help get it made

Gareth Ainsworth celebrating Wycombe's play-off win over MK at Stadium: MK (PA)

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth nominated for the League One Manager of the Month award for April

Wycombe will take on Sunderland in the League One play-off final

Wycombe's ticket allocation for the League One play-off final against Sunderland is revealed

Sunderland manager Alex Neil salutes the fans after reaching the League One play-off final (PA)

'We will be ready' - Alex Neil's warning to Wycombe as Sunderland confirm play-off final spot

Wycombe drew 3-3 with Sunderland at Adams Park in January (PA)

Confirmed: Wycombe Wanderers to play Sunderland in the 2022 League One play-off final

Around 2,200 Wycombe fans travelled to Stadium: MK for the League One play-off semi-final second leg (PA)

Gareth Ainsworth 'can't wait to go to Wembley' as he talks all things Wycombe at Stadium: MK

Jason McCarthy, Adebayo Akinfenwa and Garath McCleary celebrate the win at Stadium: MK (PA)

'This club unapologetically allows you to be yourself' - Adebayo Akinfenwa on Wycombe's play-off win

Ryan Tafazolli's goal in the first leg got Wycombe on their way (PA)

Wembley bound! Wycombe get past Milton Keynes to earn a place in the League One play-off final

David Stockdale conceded a first-half header from Troy Parrott but Wycombe pulled through and made it to Wembley (PA)

'I didn’t even hear the full-time whistle go' - David Stockdale on Wycombe's play-off win over MK

Liam Manning, pictured outside Adams Park on May 5, said it was 'tough' to be knocked out by Wycombe (PA)

'It's a tough one to take' - MK manager Manning on his side's play-off defeat against Wycombe

Gareth Ainsworth has got Wanderers into their second League One play-off final in three years (PA)

Gareth Ainsworth on Wycombe's tactics and formations in MK battle as Wanderers book Wembley spot

Troy Parrott's goal has given MK a chance (PA)

Live at Stadium MK: Wycombe lose on the day but make it to the League One play-off final