Wycombe Wanderers have completed two attacking signings and face a Sheffield Wednesday side with injury concerns in their next League One fixture. The Chairboys, currently 22nd with two points from three games, are looking to bounce back from a heavy weekend defeat.
Wycombe have secured the loan signing of forward Malik Mothersille from Stockport County for the season, according to the Bucks Free Press. The 22-year-old Jamaica international, a former Chelsea academy player, brings nearly 100 League One appearances and 30 goal contributions to Adams Park. Director of Football Strategy Tom Stockwell described Mothersille as an "exciting and versatile attacking player" who adds pace and ball-carrying ability.
Separately, the club announced the permanent signing of striker Jayden Wareham from Exeter City for an undisclosed fee. The 23-year-old scored 22 goals in all competitions last season, including one against Wycombe in the FA Cup. He could make his debut this weekend against Milton Keynes Dons, who sit 16th in the table.
Sheffield Wednesday's squad is stretched ahead of their trip to Adams Park on Tuesday. The Owls have several players definitely ruled out, including Harry Gray, Jordi Liongola, and Di’Shon Bernard. Key players Ricardo Santos and Barry Bannan are doubts after being substituted in Saturday's win over Bromley.
This leaves manager Danny Röhl with selection headaches, particularly in central midfield. The potential recall of defender Gabriel Otegbayo is one option being considered to cover for the absentees.
Wycombe suffered a 5-1 defeat away at Stockport County on Saturday, a result covered by Sky Sports. Harry Wood scored twice for the hosts, with Kyle Wootton, Jack Diamond, and Mikael Mandron adding further goals after Cauley Woodrow had pulled one back for the Chairboys before half-time.
The loss leaves Wycombe in the relegation zone with a goal difference of minus four, having conceded seven times in their opening three matches. They are five points behind early leaders Blackpool. Conor Hazard was in goal for a Wycombe defence that was breached five times at Edgeley Park.
Historical data from the BBC shows Wycombe have a poor record against Tuesday's opponents. The Chairboys have won just two of their ten previous league meetings with Sheffield Wednesday, though both victories were 1-0 wins at home.
The Owls won both encounters during the 2022-23 Championship season and are aiming for three consecutive wins in this fixture for the first time. Wycombe's form against recently relegated teams at Adams Park is also mixed, with just one win in their last six such matches.
Michael Duff's side finds itself in a difficult early position. With no wins from their first three games, their record stands at two draws and one loss. They have scored three goals while conceding seven.
The immediate focus is on halting this run, with the visit of Sheffield Wednesday offering a chance to climb the standings. After that, attention turns to a home fixture against Milton Keynes Dons on Saturday, September 5th. The club will hope their new attacking recruits can help turn their form around starting this week.
