Gareth Ainsworth has claimed that playing behind closed doors will slightly benefit Wycombe more than other clubs.

Even though the manager believes fans are a huge part of the game, he has stated that clubs that are used to bigger crowds could suffer.

The Chairboys boss has been watching other leagues and thinks some clubs have been caught out by the lack of intensity.

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Ainsworth said: “It is definitely different.

"So, anyone who says it’s the same, he is telling a lie because it is definitely different.

“The fans play a huge part in this game.”

“It’s a real strange atmosphere.

"You know, it does feel like a reserve game or not even that or your pre-season friendly behind closed doors.

“I think some teams have been caught out by the intensity in the league above, especially maybe not the Premier League so much.

“I don’t want my team to be caught out by that.

"I don’t want them to be either relaxed or even a bit worried that there’s an empty stadium, some players thrive off the crowd.

“I think it does give us a slight advantage when some teams are used to big crowds.

“I’ll be looking very carefully at the player’s body language and mental attitude during the games, as well as all the football.

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“Even driving in when you see the same people in the car park, you get your car parking spot, you’re walking through, you sign your autograph.

“It’s a routine that the players will not have.”

The manager has a fully fit squad and will be relying on all members of his squad to be ready for action.

He continued “Everyone’s fit so I can actually say I have a full squad to choose from, which is fantastic.

“I’m really pleased with the physio, the sports science department.

"I’ve trusted them and they’ve delivered for me on availability.

“We have a plan. I’ve got about five plans in my head.

"Because after the first leg any one of those plans could come up.

“I do anticipate that the two 11s that start will not be the same 11s.

"That’s my anticipation.

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“But if I was a betting man, I would bet on the change of team, definitely because of the ages of my squad and also the dynamics of the play-off situation.”

The boss also revealed that Craig Mackail-Smith is back training with the squad and is available to play in the play-offs after being out on loan.

Ainsworth continued: “He’s a seasoned professional.

“So if Craig Mackail-Smith is needed, Craig Mackail-Smith will be there.

“We wouldn’t be in this league without Craig Mackail-Smith, he helped get us promoted.”

“He had a difficult loan at Stevenage. But he’s back now and he’s been training every day and there’s been no issue with Craig.

“So he’s part of that squad that goes up to Fleetwood.”

The second leg is at Adams Park and Ainsworth admitted that this too could give Wycombe a slight advantage over Joey Barton’s side.

The manager said: “The travelling comes into it, obviously.

"We’re a long way from home for the first leg and getting back as well.

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“But if you need something and you know, there are no other games after that than being at home is probably where you want to be.”

The first leg will be played on Friday, July 3, at Fleetwood’s Highbury Stadium with the second leg taking place on Monday, July 6, with both matches kicking off at 7.30pm.

Wycombe are aiming to be playing in the second tier of English football for the first time in their history.