On Saturday, Wycombe Wanderers will face Doncaster Rovers at Adams Park, both teams looking to enhance their standings in League One. Currently, Wycombe is positioned ninth, trailing the playoff spots by eight points. In contrast, Doncaster sits 17th, just two points clear of the relegation zone.
Match Preview: Wycombe vs Doncaster
Wycombe Wanderers return to League One with aspirations of improving their playoff aspirations. After a challenging mid-season, the Chairboys have recently found form. They accumulated only seven points in a span of seven games but have turned things around. Over their last five matches, they secured 10 points, highlighted by victories against AFC Wimbledon and Northampton Town.
Despite a setback against Peterborough United, they bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Wigan Athletic, thanks to goals from Caolan Boyd-Munce and Cauley Woodrow. Their most recent outing resulted in a goalless draw at Mansfield Town. With 17 matches remaining this season and a game in hand over sixth-placed Huddersfield Town, Wycombe is eager to close the gap on the playoff contenders.
Doncaster Rovers: Recent Form and Challenges
Doncaster Rovers struggled early in the season, gathering only 23 points from 24 matches and found themselves in the relegation zone. However, since mid-January, they have shown improvement. They collected 10 points in their last five games, with wins against AFC Wimbledon and Leyton Orient, along with a draw against Wigan Athletic.
Their latest match ended in a 2-1 victory against Burton Albion, with Luke Molyneux and Owen Bailey scoring early goals. Though emerging from the relegation zone, Doncaster needs to maintain this momentum to ensure safety as they remain just two points above the bottom four.
Team News
- Wycombe Wanderers: Josh Scowen and Ewan Henderson are unavailable due to injuries.
- Key Players: Cauley Woodrow is expected to lead the attack, supported by Junior Quitirna, Luke Harris, and Fred Onyedinma, who has scored seven goals this season.
- Recent Additions: Aaron Morley made his second debut in midfield alongside Boyd-Munce.
- Doncaster Rovers: Expect an unchanged lineup from their last game, with Ben Close still injured.
- New Signings: Elliot Lee debuted in the last match after joining on loan from Wrexham, supported by star player Owen Bailey.
Possible Lineups
| Wycombe Wanderers | Doncaster Rovers |
|---|---|
| Norris | Clark |
| Grimmer | Sterry |
| Allen | Byrne |
| Casey | McGrath |
| Harvie | Senior |
| Morley | Gotts |
| Boyd-Munce | Molyneux |
| Quitirna | Bailey |
| Harris | Clifton |
| Onyedinma | Adelakun |
| Woodrow | Lee |
Prediction
With both teams demonstrating resilience and regaining form, a closely contested match is anticipated. Our prediction for the game outcome is a 1-1 draw, reflecting the competition and quality of both squads.
