Wycombe Wanderers were eliminated from the Carabao Cup on 27 July 2026 when Josh Magennis struck a stoppage‑time header to give Stevenage a 2‑1 win at Adams Park. The late goal sealed a dramatic encounter and kept the Chairboys winless at home in the competition since August 2003.
Stevenage opened the scoring in the 27th minute after a miscommunication between Wycombe keeper Conor Hazard and defender Connor Taylor allowed Dan Kemp to fire a low shot past the goalkeeper. Wycombe responded twelve minutes later when Ewan Henderson, the Scotsman’s first goal at Adams Park, controlled a cross from Silko Thomas and calmly slotted home. The teams traded chances in the second half, but it was Phoenix Patterson’s corner that found substitute Josh Magennis, who headed home on his debut to clinch the win.
The defeat adds to Wycombe’s long‑standing league‑cup woes - they have now gone 22 matches without a home victory in the competition. It also highlights defensive frailties, as the team conceded twice despite a solid first‑half performance. The loss comes as the club sits 11th in League One (final 2025 table) with 63 points, a record of 17 wins, 12 draws and 17 losses, and a recent form of W L L D L.
Wycombe’s goal tally this season stands at 69 scored and 58 conceded, giving a +11 goal difference. They remain 40 points behind league leaders Lincoln, meaning a cup run is unlikely to boost their league ambitions. However, the match provided valuable minutes for emerging players like Henderson and highlighted the need for tighter defensive coordination ahead of the new campaign.
Managerial staff will review the defensive lapses that led to the two goals and look to reinforce the back line during the upcoming transfer window. With the league season about to begin, the club aims to improve on its mid‑table finish and convert the positive attacking output into more consistent results. Fans will hope the team can break the home‑cup drought early in the next season.
Attendance for the match was 2,510, including 324 away supporters.
