Daryl Horgan’s late goal gave Wycombe a 1-0 win against FA Cup holders Leicester City in a pre-season fixture at Adams Park.

In a match of much anticipation, there was a party-like atmosphere around Adams Park, as it was the first time since December last year that fans were allowed back in the ground.

The site of seeing numerous Chairboys supporters donning new shirts and kits from yesteryear, as well as seeing Leicester fans donning their colours and flags is something that has been missed, so it was great to see the stadium full of life.

There was also a sense of awe when walking around the ground as for many fans, this will be the first time that they would have seen the new pitch and scoreboard whilst experiencing the new wifi and food services.

Prematch, as chants were being sung, pies were being eaten and the rain drifted away, there was an eruption of cheers as Sam Vokes, who has been heavily linked with the club over the last few days, was unveiled as the side’s new number nine.

He has joined on a permanent contract from Stoke City.

The hype and buzz before kick-off eventually dwindled as the first-half was a lacklustre affair with few chances, but the Chairboys looked organised and well-drilled.

Wanderers started off the match on the front foot as Nick Freeman, who is back in the frame following his loan spell at Leyton Orient last season, fired his shot from 12-yards just over Daniel Iversen’s goal before Adebayo Akinfenwa had his effort go wide.

It was a real midfield battle and it wasn’t until midway through the opening half that City had their first shot on goal, but Jamie Vardy was denied by David Stockdale from close range.

Josh Scowen, Sullay Kaikai, and Oliver Pendlebury impressed on their home debuts with Garath McCleary also getting supporters off their seats, but overall, the first-half was a typical pre-season affair.

Many changes took place at half-time, and it was a substitute that nearly opened the scoring for Wanderers, as Oliver Pendlebury's free-kick was fired wide by Alex Samuel from close range.

Moments later, Leicester had a couple of chances of their own as Keirnan Dewsbury-Hall and Kelechi Iheanacho fired wide after not long entering the play inside the first 10 minutes of the second-half.

It was then Wycombe’s turn to try their luck as just after the hour mark, Daryl Horgan and Anis Mehmeti tested sub keeper Jakub Stolarczyk from six-yards, but the ex-Hull stopper was on hand to deny both players.

Stockdale, who once had a spell at Leicester, got down low to deny James Maddison on 77 minutes, and with 10 minutes to go, Horgan got the winner with a low effort that flew past Stolarczyk.  

Up next for Wycombe at Adams Park is Accrington Stanley on August 7, whilst Leicester take on Manchester City in the Community Shield.