Gareth Ainsworth's analysis as Wycombe lose to Sheff Wednesday

Will Vaulks’ stunner from 30-yards in the opening 15 minutes was all that separated the two teams, as the Chairboys lost at home in the league for the first time since October.

Gareth: “I think our performance showed we’re a contender for the play-offs. Their players are coming off the pitch saying we’re one of the toughest sides they’ve played. There was a great crowd and both sets of fans got right behind their team.”#WYCvSHW

— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) January 14, 2023

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Wanderers remain just outside the play-off places, but Ainsworth isn’t feeling too downhearted about the performance.

He said: “The difference between the two teams today was a wonder strike and all you can do is take it on the chin and go again.

“We’re gutted about the result but there were many positives.

“I need to give credit to the Wednesday defenders as they marshalled our attackers in Anis, Garath, Brandon, and Sam really well.

Best side at Wycombe this season..got their worldie and then defended comfortably.

— Nick Mayor (@mayor_n) January 14, 2023

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“They were solid and when you defend like that, you deserve a clean sheet.

“I’m proud of where we are as we have almost matched a team like Sheffield Wednesday, as it shows we are capable of reaching the top six and we intend to do that.

“We will be giving it our all from now until the end of the season.”

Up next for Wycombe is Bristol Rovers away on January 21.