National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Wycombe Wanderers or Peterborough United that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Wycombe Wanderers and Peterborough United.
Wycombe Wanderers form and stats
Wycombe Wanderers participated in EFL Trophy the last season, where they reached the group stage.The League One results at home this season for Wycombe Wanderers are 3-1-2 (wins-draws-losses).
A nice win for Wanderers last time playing, versus Peterborough United. That was also a home game and the match ended 3-1 with Mehmeti, McCleary and Vokes scoring for the victors. Stryjek loved the game against Peterborough United. With a stunning six saves the goalkeeper played a huge part in the 3-1 victory.
In the preceding match a 1-0 victory visiting Oxford United.The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Wycombe Wanderers have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 11 matches with the results: Won 5, drawn 1 and lost 5.
The manager Ainsworth will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Milton Keynes Dons in only four days.
A decent goal production from Wanderers in their home games so far, with 9 goals from 6 league matches. Wycombe Wanderers have only conceded 5 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Peterborough United form and stats
There's been little loot from Peterborough United's travels as they have only collected 6 points from 7 away games in the League One. Peterborough United only have 2 wins to counter their 5 defeats and 0 draws.
There might be some fixture complaints from Peterborough as they are again playing away from home after losing on the road in their previous match, 1-3 against Wycombe Wanderers. Midfield player Burrows was the top player of the team with a match rating of 7.24/10. Burrows scored one goal and dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.
A home win before that, celebrating 4-1 vs Forest Green Rovers.As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found 4 similar matches played by Peterborough United in our archives, and the results are: 0 wins for Peterborough United, 0 draws and 4 defeats.
The schedule is very tough for Peterborough United now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A League One game at Oxford United is waiting in only four days.
Peterborough United find the net regularly in their away games. 9 goals from 7 away fixtures in the league.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head data (for the prior ten meetings): Wanderers won three games, three matches ended with a draw and Peterborough United have four wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: eight / two.
Top Goalscorers
  J. Clarke-Harris 10 goals |  A. Mehmeti 6 goals |  J. Marriott 4 goals |
Wycombe Wanderers missing players
Peterborough United missing players
| Wycombe Wanderers | Peterborough United | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 9 | 5 | Won | W | 4 | 12 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Drew | D | 2 | 3 | ||
| 12 | 3 | Lost | L | 7 | 10 | ||
| 26 | 13 | Scored | S | 16 | 45 | ||
| 34 | 8 | Conceded | C | 18 | 25 | ||
| 92% | 82% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 72% | 55% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 84% | ||
| 52% | 36% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 46% | 56% | ||
| 20% | 18% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 23% | 24% | ||
| 4% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 15% | 16% | ||
| 44% | 36% | BTTS | BTTS | 54% | 40% | ||
| 32% | 55% | Clean Sheets | C S | 15% | 36% | ||
| 32% | 27% | Failed to Score | F T | 31% | 24% | ||
| 5.5 | 6.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.6 | 6.4 | ||
| 7.3 | 5.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.2 | 4.6 | ||
| 1.7 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.2 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 11.5 | 14 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.4 | 14.9 | ||
| 4.5 | 5.4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.3 | 5.3 | ||
| 25% | 24% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 32% | 35% | ||
| 15.3 | 12 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12.5 | 10.2 | ||
| 4.6 | 3.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Stevenage | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 | Peterborough United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Wycombe Wanderers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 2 |
| 4 | Tottenham U21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Plymouth Argyle | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 34 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | Sheffield Wednesday | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Peterborough United | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 22 |
| 5 | Portsmouth | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 22 |
| 6 | Barnsley | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 21 |
| 7 | Bolton Wanderers | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 21 |
| 8 | Shrewsbury Town | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 21 |
| 9 | Derby County | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20 |
| 10 | Charlton Athletic | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 19 |
| 11 | Exeter City | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 |
| 12 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 11 | -2 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 17 |
| 14 | Lincoln City | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -1 | 17 |
| 15 | Fleetwood Town | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| 16 | Accrington Stanley | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -5 | 16 |
| 17 | Port Vale | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 16 |
| 18 | Cambridge United | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -10 | 16 |
| 19 | Oxford United | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | -1 | 14 |
| 20 | Cheltenham Town | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 14 |
| 21 | Forest Green Rovers | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 17 | -17 | 12 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -8 | 10 |
| 23 | Burton Albion | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 29 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 16 | -13 | 9 |
| 24 | Morecambe | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -14 | 8 |
