Tom Hounsell has described a positive week of training as Wycombe Wanderers aim to bounce back from a heavy defeat. The head coach, who was confirmed in the role permanently just hours before the 4-1 loss to Luton Town, is focusing on securing a first home win of the season against Notts County.

Wycombe's 15th-place standing in League One, with 10 points from nine games, provides the backdrop for Saturday's 3pm kick-off at Adams Park. The recent form guide shows three wins from the last five, but the Luton result was a setback. Kasey Palmer and Nahki Wells were among the scorers for the visitors in a match where Wycombe created chances but were punished for errors. The team's goal minutes show a concerning pattern, with 11 of the 16 goals they have conceded this season arriving in the final 15 minutes of each half.

Manager's reaction

Hounsell pointed to encouraging signs within the performance despite the scoreline. "We knew we had been on a good run and Saturday was a difficult game," he said. The head coach, who oversaw four wins and a draw during his interim spell, believes the team's intensity in training this week has been high. He stressed the importance of not getting too high or too low, a message he has reinforced with the squad.

The immediate goal is clear. "The players have worked at a high intensity and are focused on putting things right and getting that important first home win," Hounsell added. He acknowledged the need to address the team's concentration at key moments, particularly given the statistics on late goals conceded.

Looking ahead to Notts County

This weekend's opponents, Notts County, sit 22nd in the table and represent a different challenge. It will be the first meeting between the sides since the 2017/18 season. Hounsell expects a stern test, noting that County have lost games only by narrow margins and are coming off a positive midweek result. He acknowledged their tactical flexibility, predicting a real challenge for his team.

Wycombe will look to build on the attacking promise shown in their 4-1 victory over Bristol Rovers earlier this month. The team's current standings position offers room for improvement, and a win against a side in the lower reaches of the table is a targeted opportunity. The match at Adams Park kicks off at 3pm on Saturday as Wycombe seek to turn positive training into three points. The next fixture after Notts County is a trip to face 18th-placed Stevenage on Tuesday, October 8th.

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