Wycombe travel to Saltergate for the first time in 3 years as they aim to record back to back wins for the first time since last October.
Both sides have genuine promotion credentials and this will be a test of ability for the new look Wycombe side as they face a side who boast an impressive away win against money bags and tital favourites, Peterborough.
Vital Quotes:
Wycombe manager, Paul Lambert:
‘They had a terrific result last Saturday (beating Peterborough) and after coming down last year I think they are one of the favourites to go straight back up. I’ve never been there before so it’s new for me and new for some of the lads too but we will go up there full of confidence.’
Chesterfield boss, Lee Richardson:
‘We have Wycombe on Saturday then Hartlepool in the Cup. We want to make Saltergate a fortress. We’ve gained some impetus from last Saturday at Peterborough and we hope we can take it on to this weekend.
I think like us they had a good first half to last season and had an excellent cup run, I think that affected their league form.’
Like us they’re expecting and hoping to improve their league form this season.’
Chesterfield Team News:
Nicky Travis is recovering from his injury but will not feature and the only other 2 players that will not feature are former Wycombe target Jamie Ward and midfielder Gareth Davies.
Veteran defender Georges Santos may take his place on the bench but Adam Rooney looks like he may miss out if his international clearance isn’t completed.
Player to watch: Jack Lester
Scored in the last 3 games for Chesterfield, a susprise casualty from Nottingham Forest in the summer and the well travelled striker will be looking to add to his impressive tally.
Wycombe Team News:
Wycombe look set to name a similar side to last Saturday’s victory against Bury as Sergio Torres looks set to start again but John Sutton may replace Scott McGleish.
New signing Reuben Reid has not trained all week and will not feature. Will Antwi and Mike Williamson are still long-term absentees.
Player to watch: Tom Williams
Unlucky not to get man of the match last Saturday with a sensational performance at wing back, may get his chance at his natural left midfield position if Craig Woodman is brought back in.
Match Facts & Stats
Match Prediction:
With Chesterfield looking to make Saltergate a fortress and Wycombe’s suspect recent away form, I see a 2-1 win for the Spireites in this one.
Next Fixtures:
BRENTFORD (H) – SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER – 1:30PM (LIVE ON SKY)
acclesfield (A) – Saturday 15th September – 3:00pm
