Dan Casey’s header in the second half was enough to secure a key three points for Wycombe Wanderers on the road. The 1-0 victory over Wigan Athletic on Saturday moves the team up the League One table after a difficult start to the season.
Casey found the net in the 68th minute, rising to meet a cross from substitute Cauley Woodrow. It was the defender’s first goal of the campaign and proved decisive in a tight contest. The win lifts Wycombe from the relegation zone to 20th place, now on six points from their opening seven matches.
A disciplined display
Manager T. Hounsell set his side up in a 3-4-3 formation, with Casey part of a back three alongside Sam Cook and Chris Taylor. The game was a physical battle, with Wigan committing 17 fouls to Wycombe’s eight and receiving six yellow cards. Wycombe’s Ewan Henderson was also booked late on for dissent.
Despite seeing less of the ball, Wycombe created chances. They matched Wigan’s 11 shots and won more corners. Goalkeeper Craig Hazard was called into action twice to make saves and preserve the clean sheet. The introduction of Woodrow and Jamie Mullins just after the hour mark changed the game, with Woodrow providing the assist minutes later.
Building momentum
The result extends Wycombe’s recent good form to three consecutive wins in all competitions. This follows a 2-1 victory over Chelsea's under-21 side and a 3-2 win at Leyton Orient. The team’s recent results show a clear upturn after a tough opening month.
Attention now turns to the next league fixture. Wycombe host Reading at Adams Park next Saturday. Reading currently sit 14th in the table, providing another opportunity for Hounsell’s men to climb away from the bottom. Fans can check the full schedule on the club’s fixtures page and see how the win affects the overall standings.
