Wycombe Wanderers

FA charge for Wycombe coach Brown
Wycombe assistant manager Steve Brown has been charged by the Football Association with using abusive and/or insulting words to a match official. The charge relates to the Chairboys' 2-1 defeat at Accrington in League Two on 30 September. Stanley won that game with a goal by Andrew Mangan in stoppage time after Wanderers had levelled it at 1-1. Brown, who is Wycombe's record League appearance-maker, has until 17 October to respond to the charge.

Forest recall defender Fernandez
Nottingham Forest have recalled defender Vincent Fernandez from his loan spell at Wycombe Wanderers. The 20-year-old Frenchman spent six weeks at Adams Park and has decided to end his spell halfway into his three-month deal. \"Vinnie was disappointed not to be playing but with the lads doing well it was difficult for him to break into the side,\" said assistant boss Steve Brown. Fernandez joined Forest as a trainee in 2005 and has made just one start.

Walsall v Wycombe
Walsall keeper Clayton Ince is pushing for a recall after a thigh injury. Hector Sam, James Constable, Carlos Fangueiro and Chris Westwood could return although defender Allan Picken (knee) is still injured. Wycombe's Jermaine Easter (thigh), Sergio Torres (knee) are out while Ian Stonebridge (hamstring) is also missing despite nearing full fitness. Goalkeeper Ricardo Batista is back from international duty but Jamie Young may continue between the posts.

Walsall 2-0 Wycombe
League Two leaders Walsall saw off promotion rivals Wycombe with an impressive win at the Bescot Stadium. The hosts took the lead when Hector Sam headed home powerfully from Mark Wright's cross after 34 minutes. And veteran midfielder Mark Kinsella made it 2-0 when he smashed a low drive into the bottom left hand corner for his first goal of the season. Tommy Mooney almost pulled one back for Wycombe but the battling Saddlers held on for their seventh home league win. Walsall: Ince, Pead, Dann, Gerrard, Taylor (Kinsella 52), Wright (Bedeau 75), Dobson, Keates, Fox, Butler, Sam (Constable 69). Subs Not Used: Demontagnac, Mckeown. Booked: Dann. Goals: Sam 34, Kinsella 59. Wycombe: Young, Stockley, Antwi, Williamson (Martin 45), Palmer (Stonebridge 61), Grant, Oakes (Anya 82), Bloomfield, Golbourne, Mooney, Betsy. Subs Not Used: Batista, Doherty. Booked: Betsy, Golbourne. Att: 6,745 Ref: A Bates (Staffordshire).

Wycombe v Peterborough
Wycombe Wanderers have signed Aston Villa defender Stephen O'Halloran on loan until January and he goes straight into their squad. Top scorer Jermaine Easter is back in training after being sidelined for four weeks with a thigh injury and he could also return to the squad. Peterborough captain Dean Holden could be back in contention after four weeks out with a hamstring injury. Ben Futcher may finally make his debut after recovering from a knee problem.

Wycombe 2-0 Peterborough
Second-half strikes from Kevin Betsy and Jermaine Easter gave Wycombe their third consecutive home win with victory against Peterborough. The Chairboys almost led when Mark Arber came close to heading into his own net before Betsy hit the post. Wycombe made the breakthrough when Anthony Grant pulled the ball back from the byeline for Betsy to shoot home. Substitute Easter fired in from close range after good work by Bloomfield and Russell Martin to make the game safe. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wycombe: Batista, Stockley, Antwi, Williamson, Golbourne, Oakes (Martin 74), Bloomfield, Doherty, Grant (Stonebridge 80), Betsy, Mooney (Easter 57). Subs Not Used: Young, O'Halloran. Booked: Williamson. Goals: Betsy 64, Easter 84. Peterborough: Tyler, Stirling, Branston, Arber (Opara 71), Turner, Newton, Butcher, Gain, Davis (Richards 59), Crow, Benjamin (Futcher 83). Subs Not Used: Huke, Holden. Booked: Gain, Benjamin. Att: 4,924. Ref: K Stroud (Hampshire).

Boston v Wycombe
Boston duo Mark Albrighton (hamstring) and Brad Maylett (groin) face late fitness tests for the Wycombe match. Striker Bob Davidson (achilles) is expected to be passed fit while Lee Canoville (knee ligaments) remains on the sidelines. Wycombe will be without Stefan Oakes as he begins a three-match ban. Tommy Mooney and Will Antwi are expected to return from injury while on-loan Aston Villa defender Stephen O'Halloran is also set to feature.

Boston 0-1 Wycombe
Matt Bloomfield sealed victory for Wycombe deep into stoppage time in a match marred by red cards and Boston's manager being sent from the dugout. Boston boss Steve Evans was removed 55 minutes in following an altercation with Wycombe's Tommy Doherty. Three minutes later Doherty saw red for stamping out at David Galbraith. Then 60 minutes in, Drewe Broughton was sent off for a second bookable offence and it was left to Bloomfield to settle the affair with a curling free-kick. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boston Utd: Marriott, Rusk (Richie Ryan 56), Albrighton, Ellender, Tim Ryan, N'Guessan, Greaves, Galbraith, Farrell, Broughton, Green (Cotton 42), Cotton (Maylett 72). Subs Not Used: Elding, Holland. Sent Off: Broughton (60). Booked: Broughton, Albrighton, Farrell, Greaves. Wycombe: Batista, Stockley, Antwi, Williamson, Golbourne, Betsy, Doherty, Grant (Martin 82), Bloomfield, Easter (Stonebridge 90), Mooney. Subs Not Used: Young, Palmer, O'Halloran. Sent Off: Doherty (59). Goals: Bloomfield 90. Att: 1,762. Ref: A Taylor (Manchester).

Wycombe v Bristol Rovers
Wycombe are waiting to see if their appeal against Tommy Doherty's red card is upheld before Tuesday's Trophy tie. Stefan Oakes is still serving his three-game ban, Sergio Torres (knee) is still missing while veteran forward Tommy Mooney could be rested. Bristol Rovers will hand late fitness tests to defenders Steve Elliott, Aaron Lescott and Ryan Green along with midfielder Stuart Campbell. New loan signing Jamal Easter is available to make his debut.

Lambert laments lack of momentum
Wycombe boss Paul Lambert felt his side were not at their best as they lost 2-0 at home against Bristol Rovers in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. Lambert said: \"Everything was flat. The whole atmosphere of the stadium and the game itself was very poor. \"There was plenty of effort, it was just one of those nights where nothing goes for you. \"We shuffled the pack a bit due to the amount of games we've played and sometimes it's hard to get momentum.\"

Trollope says Rovers deserved win
Boss Paul Trollope feels Bristol Rovers deserved their 2-0 win against Wycombe in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy. \"We were disappointed with ourselves on Saturday, but in this game we had more of a cutting edge,\" said Trollope. \"We had some decent play round their penalty area and in the end I think we ran out deserved winners. \"To move into the next round is pleasing, but it's a big week for us and now need to prepare in the right way to beat Mansfield on Saturday.\"

Shrewsbury v Wycombe
Shrewsbury may give a league debut to defender Joe Keith, who has joined on loan from Leyton Orient. Defender Richard Hope, who has not played since the defeat to Swindon, is a doubt with a thigh strain as is midfielder Steve Hogg (back). Wycombe will again be without midfielders Tommy Doherty and Stefan Oakes, with both players suspended. Veteran striker Tommy Mooney will return after being rested for the midweek defeat by Bristol Rovers.

Notts County v Wycombe
Wycombe central defender Will Antwi serves a one-match ban, and Tommy Doherty is also suspended. Midfielder Stefan Oakes is back from a three-game ban, while Aston Villa have given permission for on-loan Stephen O'Halloran to play. Notts County will make late decisions on David Pipe and Dan Gleeson. Gleeson has a back strain, while boss Steve Thompson has to consider whether to risk Pipe's long-term fitness with medial ligament problems.

Wycombe v Oxford Utd
Wycombe striker Jermaine Easter is suspended for the match after picking up five yellow cards. Loan players Ricardo Batista and Stephen O'Halloran are ineligible, while Tommy Doherty is banned but Will Antwi is available after suspension. Oxford's Robert Duffy is hoping to play with a special protective cast after fracturing a bone in his hand. Marvin Robinson has recovered from a knee injury while Matt Day is available after serving a one-match ban.

Hartlepool v Wycombe
Hartlepool defender Darren Williams is a doubt after suffering a recurrence of a hamstring strain. But James Brown and Matty Robson, who were forced off with cramp in the FA Cup replay win over Rochdale, should be fit along with forward Darryl Duffy. Wycombe will welcome back midfielder Anthony Grant from suspension. Scott Golbourne has returned to Reading following the end of his loan spell so Stephen O'Halloran could come into the starting line-up.

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