HIGH WYCOMBE. Wycombe Wanderers had a surprising win over Gillingham with a 2-0 win with a goal from B. Hanlan (7′) and a goal from G. McCleary (2′).
The match was played at the Adams Park stadium in High Wycombe on Saturday and it started at 2:00 pm local time. The referee was Kevin Friend who was helped by Adrian Holmes and Simon Beck. The 4th official was Lee Swabey. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 16.9 degrees Celsius or 62.49 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 71%.
Match Statistics
- 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
- 14 Total 13
- 5 On Target 4
- 9 Off Target 9
- 0 Shots blocked 0
- 105 Attack 94
- 51 Dangerous attack 48
- 88 Ball safe 80
- 0 Penalties 1
- 5 Corners 3
Fouls
- 15 Total 14
- 0 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 3
The ball possession was identical with both team possessing the ball for 50% of the time.
There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. Wycombe Wanderers was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. Gillingham that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.
Wycombe Wanderers was more aggressive with 51 dangerous attacks and 14 shots of which 5 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Wycombe Wanderers won the match.
Wycombe Wanderers shot 14 times, 5 on target, 9 off target. On the opposite side, Gillingham shot 13 times, 4 on target, 9 off target.
Cards
Wycombe Wanderers didn’t receive any yellow card. On the other side, Gillingham received 1 yellow card (V. Oliver).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Wycombe Wanderers will have 23 points like Plymouth Argyle to stay in the 2nd place. On the other side, Gillingham will stay with 11 points to stay in the 19th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the League One, Wycombe Wanderers will play away against Doncaster Rovers on the 16th of October with a 3-2 head to head record in favor of Wycombe Wanderers (1 draw).
Gillingham will host Sunderland on the 16th of October with a 3-1 head to head statistic in favor of Sunderland (4 draws).
Wycombe Wanderers – Formation
Wycombe Wanderers
2'
88'
Wycombe Wanderers started with a 4-1-3-2 line-up (4-1-3-2).
The manager Gareth Ainsworth decided to play with the following team: David Stockdale , Jason McCarthy , Anthony Stewart , Ryan Tafazolli , Joe Jacobson , Curtis Thompson , Garath McCleary , Josh Scowen , Jordan Obita , Brandon Hanlan and Sam Vokes .
The home team had on the bench: D. Gape, C. Parsons, David Wheeler, J. Grimmer, Adebayo Akinfenwa, Anis Mehmeti and A. Przybek.
Substitutions
Wycombe Wanderers made 3 changes: B. Hanlan for A. Mehmeti (83′), S. Vokes for A. Akinfenwa (84′) and C. Thompson for D. Wheeler (88′).
Best player: Brandon Hanlan
The player that probably impressed the most for Wycombe Wanderers was Brandon Hanlan.
His rating is with 1 goal, 17 passes (82% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 10 duels out of 15. He hit the woodwork once times.
Gillingham – Formation
Gillingham
37'
Gillingham started with a 4-3-1-2 line-up (4-3-1-2).
On the other side, Steve Evans played with: Jamie Cumming , Robbie McKenzie , Max Ehmer , Jack Tucker , David Tutonda , Kyle Dempsey , Daniel Adshead , Alex MacDonald , Danny Lloyd , John Akinde and Vadaine Oliver .
They had on the bench: Stuart O’Keefe , Rhys Bennett , G. Sithole, C. Kelman, B. Reeves, O. Lee and A. Chapman.
Gillingham could not rely on the presence of R. Bennett (injured).
Substitutions
Gillingham made 2 changes: D. Adshead for S. O’Keefe (46′) and D. Tutonda for R. Bennett (74′).
Best player: John Akinde
The player that probably impressed the most for Gillingham was John Akinde.
His rating is with 18 passes (77% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 11 duels out of 21. He performed 1 cross.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the League One.
- Wycombe Wanderers – Gillingham – 2-0
- Sheffield Wednesday – Bolton Wanderers – 1-0
- Plymouth Argyle – Burton Albion – 2-1
- Ipswich Town – Shrewsbury Town – 2-1
