Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Southend United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Southend United FC — League One .
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
- Southend United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ben Cobb
- Referee Chris Husband
- Referee Gareth Viccars
- Referee Tom Nield
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Southend United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Sep | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Sep | Luton Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | Bradford City AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Sep | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Sep | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Southend United FC get us underway at .
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' 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 Michael Turner suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' The travelling Southend United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Timothee Dieng made 89 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wycombe Wanderers FC and Southend United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 38' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Theo Robinson makes it 0-1.
- 43' Southend United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 48' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 53' A stunning finish from Tom Hopper — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 57' What a moment for Simon Cox! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
- 62' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 66' Wycombe Wanderers FC make a change. Matt Bloomfield trudges off to be replaced by Craig Mackail-Smith on 66 minutes.
- 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 72' Stephen McLaughlin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Simon Cox on 72 minute.
- 73' Southend United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Michael Kightly is hanging Theo Robinson on the field on 73 minute.
- 77' The crowd applauds Sam Mantom as he leaves the pitch. Dru Yearwood steps in for Southend United FC.
- 82' Over 82 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 83' The Scotland Craig Mackail-Smith breaks the deadlock on 83 minutes. 1-3!
- 86' Brilliant from the ! Adebayo Akinfenwa makes it 2-3 with a superb finish on 86.
- 2-3 the final result. Wycombe Wanderers FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 19
- 21
- 17
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 10
- 4
- 20
- 11
Bench
- 30
- 16
- 22
- 18
-
12
Paris Cowan-Hall ↑ 66'
-
9
Craig Mackail-Smith ↑ 66'
-
24
Randell Williams ↑ 66'
Coach
Gareth Ainsworth
Southend United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 1
- 48
- 3
- 24
- 6
-
18
Sam Mantom C ↓ Dru Yearwood 77'
-
10
Simon Cox ↓ Stephen McLaughlin 72'
-
31
Theo Robinson ↓ Michael Kightly 73'
- 9
- 23
Bench
- 13
- 27
-
11
Stephen McLaughlin ↑ 72'
-
7
Michael Kightly ↑ 73'
-
16
Dru Yearwood ↑ 77'
- 20
- 28
Coach
Chris Powell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adebayo Akinfenwa | 3 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 2 |
| Scott Kashket | 2 |
| Simon Cox | 1 |
| Theo Robinson | 1 |
| Tom Hopper | 1 |
| Adebayo Akinfenwa | 1 |
| Craig Mackail-Smith | 1 |
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
2018-09-29
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–3
Southend United FC
L
2018-09-22
Portsmouth FC
2–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2018-09-15
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–0
Oxford United FC
D
2018-09-08
Charlton Athletic FC
3–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2018-09-01
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–1
Luton Town FC
D
2018-08-25
Bradford City AFC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
Southend United FC Form
2018-09-29
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–3
Southend United FC
W
2018-09-22
Southend United FC
1–0
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2018-09-15
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–0
Southend United FC
L
2018-09-08
Southend United FC
2–3
Peterborough United FC
L
2018-09-01
Southend United FC
1–2
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2018-08-25
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Southend United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.48
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63
Southend United FC xG
I would bet for:
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Southend United FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southend United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Southend United FC
66%
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Southend United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southend United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Wycombe Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers | Push | Southend United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 17% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 19% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

