Match report

Wycombe Defeats Northampton 2-1 in League One Clash

Northampton
Northampton
1–2
FT
Wycombe
Wycombe
Jan 17, 2026

Wycombe overcame a resilient challenge from Northampton to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory in their League One encounter. The match saw early setbacks for both teams with yellow cards, but Wycombe's early goal by F. Onyedinma put them ahead before J. Guthrie equalized for Northampton. A second Wycombe goal from Onyedinma sealed the win.

Key Facts

  • • F. Onyedinma scored two goals for Wycombe at 17' and 64'.
  • • J. Guthrie equalized for Northampton at 36' with an assist from T. Eaves.
  • • Taylor Allen of Wycombe was shown a yellow card early in the game.
  • • Northampton had three substitutions during the match, including Elliott List replacing Jack Vale.

Lineups

Northampton

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 34 R. Fitzsimons (G)
  • 35 M. Dyche (D)
  • 5 J. Guthrie (D)
  • 12 N. Guinness-Walker (D)
  • 16 J. Wormleighton (M)
  • 23 T. Taylor (M)
  • 4 D. Campbell (M)
  • 21 J. Perkins (M)
  • 10 E. List (F)
  • 9 T. Eaves (F)
  • 22 K. Edwards (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Burge
  • 2 J. Burroughs
  • 6 J. Willis
  • 7 S. Hoskins
  • 11 K. Swyer
  • 17 M. Jacobs
  • 27 J. Vale

Wycombe

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 50 W. Norris (G)
  • 17 D. Casey (D)
  • 45 A. Hagelskjaer (D)
  • 6 T. Allen (D)
  • 23 N. Huggins (M)
  • 10 L. Leahy (M)
  • 8 C. Boyd-Munce (M)
  • 3 D. Harvie (M)
  • 21 J. Mullins (F)
  • 12 C. Woodrow (F)
  • 44 F. Onyedinma (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. van Sas
  • 2 J. Grimmer
  • 7 A. Quitirna
  • 9 B. Fink
  • 15 J. Tilley
  • 26 C. Taylor
  • 51 A. Lowry

Timeline

  1. Wycombe
    5' Wycombe Card · Yellow Card
    Taylor Allen

    Foul

  2. Wycombe
    17' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Onyedinma · Assist: D. Casey
  3. Northampton
    20' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Wormleighton

    Foul

  4. Northampton
    36' Northampton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Guthrie · Assist: T. Eaves
  5. Northampton
    46' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Edwards · On: S. Hoskins
  6. Northampton
    58' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    T. Taylor

    Foul

  7. Northampton
    61' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Dyche · On: J. Willis
  8. Northampton
    61' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Wormleighton · On: K. Swyer
  9. Wycombe
    64' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Onyedinma · Assist: C. Boyd-Munce
  10. Wycombe
    70' Wycombe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Huggins · On: J. Grimmer
  11. Northampton
    75' Northampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Elliott List · On: Jack Vale
  12. Wycombe
    76' Wycombe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Mullins · On: Connor Taylor
  13. Wycombe
    83' Wycombe Card · Yellow Card
    C. Woodrow

    Time wasting

  14. Wycombe
    84' Wycombe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Woodrow · On: B. Fink
  15. Wycombe
    89' Wycombe Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Harvie

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Northampton Wycombe
Fouls 9 15
Pass Accuracy 66% 57%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 9
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 273 270
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 0.69 0.98
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 180 153
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 2 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wycombe took an early lead with F. Onyedinma's goal at 17', assisted by D. Casey.
  • ▸ The momentum shifted when Northampton leveled the score through J. Guthrie's strike at 36'.
  • ▸ Onyedinma's second goal for Wycombe at 64' re-established their lead, securing a vital win.