Match report

Sunderland Defeats Wycombe 2–0 in League One Clash

Sunderland
Sunderland
2–0
FT
Wycombe
Wycombe
May 21, 2022

In a tightly contested match, Sunderland emerged victorious against Wycombe with a 2-0 win. The game was decided by early and late goals, showcasing the Black Cats' offensive prowess and defensive resilience in League One.

Key Facts

  • • E. Embleton opened the scoring for Sunderland at the 12th minute with an assist from A. Pritchard.
  • • R. Stewart added a second goal for Sunderland at the 79th minute, also assisted by A. Pritchard.
  • • Dennis Cirkin and A. Pritchard received yellow cards for fouls in the first half.
  • • Wycombe made several substitutions but failed to convert them into goals.

Lineups

Sunderland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 20 A. Patterson (G)
  • 5 D. Batth (D)
  • 26 B. Wright (D)
  • 17 D. Cirkin (D)
  • 4 C. Evans (M)
  • 21 A. Pritchard (M)
  • 13 L. O'Nien (M)
  • 77 P. Roberts (M)
  • 11 L. Gooch (D)
  • 8 E. Embleton (M)
  • 14 R. Stewart (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Clarke
  • 6 C. Doyle
  • 9 N. Broadhead
  • 28 A. McGeady
  • 27 J. Matete
  • 39 R. Hoffmann
  • 24 D. Neil

Wycombe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 D. Stockdale (G)
  • 3 J. Jacobson (D)
  • 6 R. Tafazolli (D)
  • 23 J. Obita (M)
  • 5 A. Stewart (D)
  • 26 J. McCarthy (D)
  • 12 G. McCleary (M)
  • 28 J. Scowen (M)
  • 4 D. Gape (M)
  • 9 S. Vokes (F)
  • 17 D. Horgan (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 L. Wing
  • 18 B. Hanlan
  • 20 A. Akinfenwa
  • 2 J. Grimmer
  • 7 D. Wheeler
  • 38 C. Forino-Joseph
  • 30 T. Dickinson

Timeline

  1. Sunderland
    12' Sunderland Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Embleton · Assist: A. Pritchard
  2. Sunderland
    46' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    Dennis Cirkin

    Foul

  3. Wycombe
    55' Wycombe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Horgan · On: L. Wing
  4. Sunderland
    61' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Embleton · On: J. Clarke
  5. Wycombe
    65' Wycombe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jordan Obita · On: B. Hanlan
  6. Sunderland
    75' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    A. Pritchard

    Foul

  7. Wycombe
    75' Wycombe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Gape · On: A. Akinfenwa
  8. Sunderland
    79' Sunderland Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Stewart · Assist: A. Pritchard
  9. Sunderland
    81' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Pritchard · On: Callum Doyle
  10. Sunderland
    88' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Stewart · On: N. Broadhead

Match Stats

Stat Sunderland Wycombe
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 64% 63%
Offsides 1 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 6
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 341 351
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 219 221
Shots Inside Box 9 4
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Embleton at the 12th minute set the tone and gave Sunderland a crucial advantage, breaking Wycombe's resistance.
  • ▸ Sunderland's second goal by Stewart near the end of the match secured their victory, eliminating any comeback hopes from Wycombe.