Wycombe Wanderers prepare for Cambridge United away trip

Wycombe Wanderers prepare for a key League One trip to Cambridge United on Tuesday evening, aiming to build momentum after a solid home victory. The Chairboys beat Notts County 2-0 last time out but face a Cambridge side unbeaten in their last four home games.

Sitting 11th in the league table with 13 points from 10 matches, Wycombe's form has been inconsistent. Their recent run reads win, loss, draw, win, win. They are just three points clear of the bottom four, making every point from this midweek fixture valuable. The team will be looking to improve on their average of 1.3 goals scored per game, while aiming to lower the 1.5 goals they concede on average each match. Wycombe have scored 16 goals and conceded 20 this season, giving them a goal difference of minus four. They are seven points behind league leaders Bradford.

Recent form

That 2-0 win over Notts County last Friday provided a welcome boost. An own goal from Max Sanders and a late strike from Fred Onyedinma, assisted by Daniel Harvie, secured the points. It was a positive response to a heavy 4-1 defeat to Luton Town the previous week, a game where Jack Grimmer scored a late consolation.

Wycombe's last five results show their unpredictable nature. Before the Luton loss, they thrashed Bristol Rovers 4-1 in the EFL Trophy, drew 2-2 with Reading, and won 1-0 at Wigan Athletic. The victory at Wigan was secured by a goal in the 78th minute. This sequence of three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five league games has lifted them to 11th place.

Cambridge's home strength

The hosts present a significant obstacle at Abbey Stadium. Cambridge United have won their last two home league games, against Blackpool and Northampton Town, and are unbeaten in four on their own patch. They currently occupy fifth place, eight points ahead of Wycombe in the standings. The match on Tuesday 20 October will be a direct test against a side five places above them.

Both teams used settled formations in their last outings. Wycombe lined up in a 3-5-2 shape against Notts County, with C. Hazard in goal behind a back three of J. Grimmer, A. Hagelskjær, and C. Taylor. Cambridge, in their last match, deployed a 3-4-2-1 system.

Wycombe's next fixture after this trip is a home game against promotion-chasing Peterborough United on Saturday, a match that will present another stern challenge. The match at Abbey Stadium kicks off at 19:45 on Tuesday, 20 October.