The AFC Sunderland returns to the championship
In the Wembley, the breast of the AFC Sunderland was certainly a bit wider before the team kick -off, after all, the team of Alex Neil had not lost 15 games in a row, the last defeat came from February, a 1-2 against Mk Dons.
It was also the Dons who had added their recent defeat to the hikers - that was only two weeks before the final in the round of the last four, in which Wycombe had nevertheless prevailed in total.
From a German perspective, the German Ron-Thorben Hoffmann and Leon Dajaku, who both had a large part in the AFC into the play-offs, was particularly noticeable this season, but were only on the bench in the final (Hoffmann) Or even missing in the squad (Dajaku).
Embletons solo run is rewarded
Sunderland, which had still played in the Premier League between 2007 and 2017 and had been waiting for the second class for four years now, had a strong start in the Wembley and was deserved after a solo by Embleton (12th) - keeper Stockdale did not look good with the unplaced shot.
Afterwards the Black Cats defended with all the consequence and offered Wycombe in front of over 72,000 spectators - mind you in a third division game - little chance to develop. On the other hand, there was also a lack of punch, so that highlights had rarity in the first round.
Akinfenwa should provide the turn - Stewart makes everything clear
This did not really change in the second section, only a header from Stewart caused danger on the AFC side (52.). Wycombe coach Gareth Ainsworth put everything on one card and brought the 40-year-old Akinfenwa for the final phase, who ended his career and wanted to crown his last appearance.
But it shouldn't come like this: shortly after his change, the hikers left stewart too much space, the striker scored the 2-0 (79.) and thus fixed the climb, because the AFC also defended it afterwards. Meanwhile, the Wycombe Wanderers missed the promotion of a surprise season with the promotion.
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