2022–23 Wycombe Wanderers F.C. season explained

Club:Wycombe Wanderers FC
Season:2022–23
Owner:Feliciana EFL Ltd. (75%)
Wycombe Wanderers Trust (25%)
Chairman:Rob Couhig
Manager:Gareth Ainsworth
(until 21 February)[1]
Matt Bloomfield
(from 21 February)
Stadium:Adams Park
League:League One
League Result:9th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Second round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group stage
League Topscorer:Anis Mehmeti
Lewis Wing
(9 each)
Season Topscorer:Anis Mehmeti
Lewis Wing
(9 each)
Highest Attendance:8,302
vs. Sheffield Wednesday
14 January 2023
Lowest Attendance:567
vs. Peterborough United
18 October 2022
Average Attendance:5,846
Largest Win:3–0 (Quadrice)
(vs. Burton Albion, 30 July 2022)
(vs. Barnsley, 20 August 2022)
(vs. Peterborough United, 1 January 2023)
(vs. Port Vale, 4 February 2023)
Largest Loss:4-0
(vs. Ipswich Town, 7 April 2023)
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Prevseason:2021–22
Nextseason:2023–24

The 2022–23 season was the 136th season in the existence of Wycombe Wanderers Football Club and the club's second consecutive season in League One. In addition to the league, they also competed in the 2022–23 FA Cup, the 2022–23 EFL Cup and the 2022–23 EFL Trophy.

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeSource
1 July 2022 Undisclosed [2]
1 July 2022 Undisclosed [3]
4 July 2022 Free transfer [4]
12 July 2022 Undisclosed [5]
25 July 2022 Josh Blunkell Undisclosed [6]
11 August 2022 Free transfer [7]
15 August 2022 Free Transfer [8]
15 August 2022 Luca Woodhouse Undisclosed
18 August 2022 Free transfer [9]
18 August 2022 Performance related [10] [11]
30 August 2022 Ben Kaninda Shrewsbury Town U18s Free transfer [12]
30 August 2022 Antoine Makoli Free transfer
3 February 2023 Declan Skura Free transfer [13]
11 February 2023 Free transfer [14]

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
30 June 2022 [15]
30 June 2022 Released [16]
30 June 2022 Jean-Baptiste Fischer Released [17] [18]
30 June 2022 Malachi Linton Released [19]
30 June 2022 Released
30 June 2022 Released [20]
30 June 2022 Released [21]
30 June 2022 Contract Expiration [22] [23]
30 June 2022 Contract Expiration [24] [25]
23 December 2022 Undisclosed [26]
12 January 2023 Undisclosed [27]
26 January 2023 Mutual consent [28]
31 January 2023 Undisclosed [29]
14 February 2023 [30]

Loans in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromOn loan untilSource
26 January 2023 30 June 2023 [31]
30 January 2023 30 June 2023 [32]

Loans out

DatePosPlayerLoaned toOn loan untilSource
17 August 2022 23 December 2023 [33] [34]
29 August 2022 Josh Blunkell 8 October 2022 [35] [36] [37]
8 October 2022 5 November 2022
14 October 2022 January 2023 [38] [39]
4 November 2022 Antoine Makoli Short term [40] [41]
11 November 2022 Unspecified
15 November 2022 3 January 2023 [42]
18 November 2022 22 January 2023 [43] [44]
19 November 2022 Josh Blunkell Unspecified [45]
2 December 2022 Luca Woodhouse 28 January 2023 [46] [47]
15 December 2022 Ben Kaninda 5 January 2023
5 January 2023 30 June 2023
13 January 2023 Ben Kaninda Unspecified [48] [49]
27 January 2023 30 June 2023 [50]
31 January 2023 30 June 2023 [51]
31 January 2023 30 June 2023
3 February 2023 3 March 2023
24 March 2023 Antoine Makoli 30 June 2023 [52]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 24 June, Wycombe announced three behind-closed-doors practise matches against Fulham U23s, Oxford City and Watford. Along with four XI friendlies against Bracknell Town, Aylesbury United, Chesham United and Worthing.[53] 2 Days later, Wycombe announced a Friendly against Premier League side AFC Bournemouth at Brockenhurst FC.[54]

Competitions

League One

See main article: 2022–23 EFL League One.

Matches

On 23 June, the league fixtures were announced.[55]

FA Cup

See main article: 2022–23 FA Cup.

On 17 October, Wycombe Wanderers were drawn at home to Walsall in the first round.[56]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Cup.

Wycombe were drawn away to Northampton Town in the first round.[57] After beating Northampton Town 2–1, they were drawn at home to Bristol City in the second round.[58]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2022–23 EFL Trophy.

On 20 June, the initial Group stage draw was made, grouping Wycombe Wanderers with Peterborough United and Stevenage.[59] These fixtures were confirmed on 4 July 2022.[60]

Berks & Bucks FA Senior Cup

As one of three EFL clubs competing in the Berks & Bucks FA Senior Cup, alongside Milton Keynes Dons and Reading, Wycombe Wanderers entered the competition in the quarter-finals. Wycombe Wanderers were drawn against either Southern Football League Premier South Division side Bracknell Town or Newport Pagnell Town of the United Counties League Premier Division South.[61] Bracknell Town won the second-round tie to set up a quarter final with Wycombe Wanderers.[62]

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Matt Bloomfield to become new Wycombe manager . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 21 February 2023.
  2. News: Jasper Pattenden Joins The Blues! . 23 June 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 23 June 2022.
  3. News: Jack Young Signs Permanent Deal . 4 April 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 4 April 2022.
  4. News: Former Manchester United striker joins the Blues . 4 July 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 4 July 2022.
  5. News: Christie Ward is third summer signing . 12 July 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 12 July 2022.
  6. News: Josh Blunkell earns contract after successful trial . 25 July 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 25 July 2022.
  7. News: Alfie Mawson returns! . 11 August 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 11 August 2022.
  8. News: Chairboys snap up talented teenage duo . 15 August 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 15 August 2022.
  9. News: Chairboys snap up Charles Hagan . 18 August 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 15 August 2022.
  10. News: Max Stryjek signs! . 18 August 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 15 August 2022.
  11. News: Max Stryjek joins Wycombe Wanderers . 18 August 2022 . Livingston FC . 15 August 2022.
  12. News: Ben and Antoine rewarded with deals . 30 August 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 30 August 2022.
  13. News: Declan Skura Signs Following Successful Trial . 3 February 2023 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 3 February 2023.
  14. News: Jordan joins ahead of Rams clash . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 11 February 2023 . 11 February 2023.
  15. News: Akinfenwa: This season will be my last . 17 April 2022 . Sky Sports . 8 July 2021.
  16. News: Andre Burley Signs for Oxford City . 29 June 2022 . Oxford City F.C. . 29 June 2022.
  17. News: Six Depart Adams Park . 24 May 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 24 May 2022.
  18. News: Former PSG youth captain Jean-Baptiste Fischer joins Oxford City . 24 July 2022 . Oxford City FC . 22 July 2022.
  19. News: SIGNING Malachi Linton boosts Glovers' strike force . 24 June 2022 . Yeovil Town F.C. . 24 June 2022.
  20. News: Saddlers add Adam Przybek . 21 June 2022 . Walsall F.C. . 21 June 2022.
  21. News: Max Ram Signs For ICTFC . 28 June 2022 . Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. . 28 June 2022.
  22. News: Anthony Stewart Departs For Aberdeen . 21 June 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 21 June 2022.
  23. News: Experienced Defender Signs Pre-contract With The Dons . 21 June 2022 . Aberdeen F.C. . 21 June 2022.
  24. News: David Stockdale Departs Adams Park . 15 June 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 15 June 2022.
  25. News: Owls agree Stockdale deal . 15 June 2022 . Sheffield Wednesday F.C. . 15 June 2022.
  26. Web site: Connor Parsons leaves the club . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 23 December 2022.
  27. Web site: Ali Al-Hamadi leaves for AFC Wimbledon . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 12 January 2023.
  28. Web site: Sullay departs Adams Park . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 26 January 2023.
  29. Web site: Anis Mehmeti joins Bristol City . 31 January 2023.
  30. News: Alfie Mawson retires from football . 14 February 2023 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 14 February 2023.
  31. Web site: Tigers keeper joins on loan . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 26 January 2023.
  32. Web site: Chem's a Chairboy! . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 30 January 2023.
  33. Web site: Parsons Bolsters Moors Attack . Solihull Moors F.C. . 17 August 2022.
  34. Web site: Connor Parsons Departs . Solihull Moors F.C. . 23 December 2022.
  35. Web site: Wycombe Wanderers goalkeeper Josh Blunkell returns to AFC Sudbury on loan . Suffolk News . 8 October 2022.
  36. Web site: Josh Blunkell's loan from Wycombe Wanderers extended ahead of AFC Sudbury's FA Cup tie at Coalville Town . Suffolk News . 8 October 2022.
  37. Web site: Tyla moves out on loan . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 8 October 2022.
  38. Web site: Squad news: Dover Athletic . Slough Town F.C. . 15 October 2022.
  39. Web site: Christie joins Hungerford on loan . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 11 November 2022.
  40. Web site: Antoine makes Chesham move . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 6 November 2022.
  41. Web site: Horgs heads out on loan. Wycombe Wanderers F.C.. 5 January 2023.
  42. News: Pattenden joins the Wanderers . 15 November 2022 . Dorking Wanderers F.C. . 15 November 2022.
  43. Web site: Leathers out on loan. Wycombe Wanderers F.C.. 18 November 2022.
  44. Web site: Ben's the latest loan ranger. Wycombe Wanderers F.C.. 15 December 2022.
  45. wwfcofficial . 1593952232298270721 .
    1. Chairboys keeper @GkJoshie03 has joined @Bowerspitseafc on loan. Good luck, Josh!
    .
  46. Web site: Squad update: Ebbsfleet United. Slough Town F.C.. 10 December 2022.
  47. Web site: Woodhouse extends loans with Rebels. Slough Town F.C.. 5 January 2023.
  48. Web site: Kaninda joins Pitmen . Hednesford Town F.C. . 13 January 2023.
  49. Web site: Kaninda loan extended . Hednesford Town F.C. . 14 February 2023.
  50. News: Dale deal for D'Mani . 27 January 2023 . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 27 January 2023.
  51. Web site: Duo head out on loan . Wycombe Wanderers F.C. . 31 January 2023.
  52. Web site: Looking ahead to Winchester and Transfer deadline news . Beaconsfield Town F.C. . 25 March 2023.
  53. News: Blues Confirm Three Practice Matches . 24 June 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 24 June 2022.
  54. wwfcofficial . 1541109715375112192 .
    1. Chairboys can confirm we’ll face #AFCB in a friendly at @Brock_FC on Friday 22nd July. This will be open to supporters, with ticket details to follow shortly.
    . 26 June 2022 . en.
  55. News: Burton Up First In 2022/23 League 1 Season . 23 June 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 23 June 2022.
  56. Web site: The Emirates FA Cup first round proper draw was made at Alvechurch FC on Monday . . 17 October 2022.
  57. News: Wycombe Handed Cobblers Cup Draw . 23 June 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 23 June 2022.
  58. News: Bristol City up next in Carabao Cup . 10 August 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 10 August 2022.
  59. News: Posh And Stevenage Join Blues In Trophy Group . 20 June 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 20 June 2022.
  60. News: Trophy group dates confirmed . 4 July 2022 . Wycombe Wanderers FC . 4 July 2022.
  61. Web site: Senior Cup Quarter Final . Berks & Bucks Football Association . 20 January 2023.
  62. Web site: Newport Pagnell 0–4 Bracknell Town . Bracknell Town F.C. . 10 February 2023.