Sunderland AFC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sunderland AFC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Andrew Davies
- Referee James Mainwaring
- Referee Karl Evans
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 04 Jan | Lincoln City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Coventry City FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 26 Dec | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Dec | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Wycombe Wanderers FC get us underway at Stadium of Light.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Dominic Gape suffering a number of foals already.
- 6' GOAL! Charlie Wyke fires home to make it 1-0!
- 11' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 16' Denver Hume does the damage! The net is bulging and Sunderland AFC surge ahead!
- 20' Controversy at the stadium! Anthony Stewart argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 21' The Scotland Chris Maguire breaks the deadlock on 21 minutes. 3-0!
- 21' Sunderland AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 26' Lynden Gooch has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 41 cards already picked up this season.
- 29' The supporters are chanting for Adebayo Akinfenwa. He replaces Giles Phillips on 29 minute.
- 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 39' It is a cagey affair so far. Sunderland AFC in their trying to find a way past Wycombe Wanderers FC's compact .
- 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' The crowd applauds Tom Flanagan as he leaves the pitch. Joel Lynch steps in for Sunderland AFC.
- 51' Northern Ireland international Tom Flanagan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' Curtis Thompson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 61' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sunderland AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 66' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 71' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joel Lynch.
- 76' The Wycombe Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Dominic Gape departs to be replaced by Alexander Pattison.
- 78' What a moment for Chris Maguire! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
- 83' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sunderland AFC and Wycombe Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 85' The crowd applauds Lynden Gooch as he leaves the pitch. Marc McNulty steps in for Sunderland AFC.
- 90' A quiet spell here at Stadium of Light. Sunderland AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- With this win, Sunderland AFC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Marc McNulty 85'
-
12
Tom Flanagan ↓ Joel Lynch 46'
- 6
- 9
- 7
- 13
- 5
- 1
- 18
- 4
Bench
-
10
Marc McNulty ↑ 85'
- 2
- 14
-
3
Joel Lynch ↑ 46'
- 23
- 22
- 16
Coach
Phil Parkinson
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
17
Paul Smyth ↓ Josh Parker 76'
- 21
- 1
- 25
- 3
- 5
- 10
- 4
- 18
- 16
Bench
- 28
-
27
Josh Parker ↑ 76'
- 22
-
20
Adebayo Akinfenwa ↑ 29'
- 11
-
8
Alexander Pattison ↑ 76'
- 26
Coach
Gareth Ainsworth
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Maguire | 2 |
| Ross Stewart | 2 |
| Denver Hume | 1 |
| Charlie Wyke | 1 |
| Elliot Embleton | 1 |
| David Wheeler | 1 |
| Josh Maja | 1 |
| Fred Onyedinma | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
2020-01-11
Sunderland AFC
4–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2020-01-01
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–1
Ipswich Town FC
D
2019-12-29
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–4
Coventry City FC
L
2019-12-26
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2019-12-21
Oxford United FC
1–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2019-12-14
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–0
Burton Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.77
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC to win 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
84%
Draw or Wycombe Wanderers FC
40%
Sunderland AFC or Wycombe Wanderers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.5%
2 – 0
12.2%
1 – 1
11.5%
0 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
3.5%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 25% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.