Wycombe Wanderers Defeat Stevenage in League One Showdown

ADAMS PARK, England – Wycombe Wanderers secured a vital 2-1 victory over Stevenage on Saturday, April 12, 2025, helping to boost their aspirations for automatic promotion in League One.

The match witnessed a crucial opening goal from Wycombe’s captain Hakeem Odoffin in the 26th minute after a chaotic sequence in front of the Stevenage goal. Odoffin capitalized on a rebound following a save from goalkeeper Harry Tyrer, putting the hosts ahead early.

Despite their lead, Wycombe faced a determined Stevenage side, who were eager to overturn their recent lackluster form. In a bid to recover, Stevenage head coach Alex Revell made three changes at halftime, hoping fresh energy would turn the tide.

Shortly after the break, Stevenage’s Jake Beesley missed a golden opportunity to equalize, firing wide on a half-volley—a miss that proved pivotal as Rotherham’s defense held firm.

The visitors finally found their footing and equalized in the 81st minute when Sonny Carey converted a penalty after being fouled by Liam Kelly. The momentum shifted in favor of Stevenage, but this was short-lived.

Just minutes later, Beesley was shown a second yellow card, reducing Stevenage to ten men. Capitalizing on the advantage, Wycombe struck again in the dying moments of the match. Joe Rafferty found the back of the net from close range in the 90th minute, sealing a vital win that intensified Stevenage’s struggles in the playoff race.

Wycombe’s manager Mike Dodds expressed satisfaction with the performance. “We showed resilience today and took our chances when necessary. These three points keep us in contention for promotion,” he said after the match.

Meanwhile, in other action from League One, Crawley Town suffered a setback against Stevenage, falling to a 3-1 defeat against the same side they will need to overtake in upcoming fixtures. Their loss leaves them on the brink of relegation, now six points adrift of safety.

In addition, Wrexham continued their rise with a commanding 3-0 victory over Burton Albion, with both teams eyeing crucial standings in the league as the season nears its conclusion.

As the battle for promotion heats up approaching the final stages of the season, each match carries weight, and teams like Wycombe must secure victories to stay competitive. With the stakes high across the league, the tension is palpable as clubs vie for playoff spots and fend off relegation.