Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Squad
- Ryan Allsop2016current
Richard Keogh2023current
Alex McCarthycurrent- Colin McDonald1961–1961
Graham Potter1993–1993
Cyrille Regis1994–1995- John McClelland1994–1994
Ray Wilkins1996–1996- Gary Ablett1999–1999
Roger Johnson2000–2006
Luke Moore2003–2004
Steven Taylor2003–2004
Ikechi Anya2004–2007
Mike Williamson2004–2005
Russell Martin2004–2008
Tony Craig2004–2005
Andy Lonergan2005–2005
Iain Turner2005–2005- Mike Williamson2005–2009
- Richard Keogh2005–2005
Rob Lee2005–2006- Stephen O'Halloran2006–2007
Andre Boucaud2007–2008
Frank Fielding2007–2007
Chris Herd2008–2008- Frank Fielding2008–2008
Matt Phillips2008–2010
Neil Lennon2008–2008
Simon Church2008–2008
Adam Smith2009–2009
Frank Sinclair2009–2009
Kadeem Harris2009–2012
Marek Štěch2009–2009
Michael Duberry2009–2010
Tom Heaton2010–2010
Joel Grant2011–2013
Jordon Ibe2011–2012
Marcello Trotta2011–2012
Craig Eastmond2012–2012
Gary Doherty2012–2012- Gary Doherty2012–2014
Jordan Archer2012–2013
Kortney Hause2012–2014
Alfie Mawson2014–2015- Hogan Ephraim2014–2015
Janoi Donacien2015–2015
Li Ke2015–2015
Benjamin Siegrist2016–2016
Eberechi Eze2017–2018
David Stockdale2018–2018- David Stockdale2020–2020
- David Stockdale2020–2022
Garath McCleary2020–2025
Ali Al-Hamadi2021–2023
Wycombe Wanderers F.C. is a professional football club based in High Wycombe, England, known for its rich history and community roots.
The club currently competes in EFL League One, the third tier of English football.
Founded in 1887, Wycombe Wanderers began as a team formed by furniture trade workers and has evolved through various leagues over the decades.
Biography
Formation and Early Years
Wycombe Wanderers F.C. was established in 1887 by a group of young furniture trade workers in High Wycombe, England. The club's name is believed to be inspired by the famous Wanderers, who won the first FA Cup in 1872. Initially, the team played friendly matches until they entered the FA Amateur Cup in 1894 and the FA Cup in 1895. The club moved to Loakes Park in 1895, which became their home for the next 95 years. In 1896, they joined the Southern League and competed in the Second Division until 1908.
Amateur Years and League Progression
After declining to retain their Southern League membership in 1908, Wycombe Wanderers opted for amateur football, joining the Great Western Suburban League. They later joined the Spartan League in 1919, where they achieved championship success in consecutive years. In 1921, they were accepted into the Isthmian League, where they remained until 1985, winning multiple league titles and the FA Amateur Cup in 1930-31. The club finally accepted promotion to the Alliance Premier League in 1985, marking a significant shift in their competitive status.
Modern Era and Achievements
In the modern era, Wycombe Wanderers has seen notable success, including winning the EFL League One play-offs in 2020 and achieving promotion to the Championship. The club has a rich history of honors, including multiple Isthmian League championships and FA Trophy victories. Their journey reflects a blend of amateur roots and professional aspirations, showcasing their resilience and commitment to football in England.
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Career & Clubs
Formation and early years (1887–1921)
The exact details of the formation of Wycombe Wanderers F.C. have largely been lost to history. A group of young furniture trade workers started a team to play matches which led to a meeting, held at the Steam Engine public house in Station Road, High Wycombe in 1887 which saw the formation of Wycombe Wanderers F.C. It is highly likely the club was named Wanderers after the famous Wanderers, winners of the first FA Cup in 1872. The club played friendly matches between 1887 and 1896. It first entered the FA Amateur Cup in 1894 and the FA Cup in 1895. In 1895 the club moved to Loakes Park, which would become its home for the next 95 years. In 1896 the club joined the Southern League and competed in the Second Division until 1908. In the summer of 1908 the club declined the invitation to retain their membership of the Southern League. The club decided to pursue amateur instead of professional football and joined the Great Western Suburban League and remained there until the outbreak of the First World War. After the hostilities had ended the club joined the Spartan League in 1919 and were Champions in successive years. In March 1921 the club's application to join the Isthmian League was accepted.
Amateur years (1921–1974)
The club remained a member of the Isthmian League until 1985, when they finally accepted promotion to the Alliance Premier League. For over sixty years the Wanderers sought to be the greatest amateur club…
The club's first full-time coach, James McCormick, was appointed in 1951; the first manager (with responsibility for team selection), Brian Lee, was appointed in 1968. The appointment of Mike Dodds in 2025 as head coach was the first time that this title had been used by the club since it joined the Football League.
1896–97 – Joined Southern League Division Two. 1908–09 – Joined Great Western Suburban League. 1919–20 – Joined Spartan League. 1921–22 – Joined Isthmian League after two successive Spartan League titles. 1930–31 – FA Amateur Cup Winners. 1953–54 – Missed runner-up spot in Isthmian League on goal average. 1955–56 – Isthmian League Champions. 1956–57 – Isthmian League Champions (2nd time); FA Amateur Cup runner-up. 1957–58 – Isthmian League runner-up. 1959–60 – Isthmian League runner-up. 1969–70 – Isthmian League runner-up. 1970–71 – Isthmian League Champions (3rd time). 1971–72 – Isthmian League Champions (4th time). 1973–74 – Isthmian League Champions (5th time). 1974–75 – Isthmian League Champions (6th time) (on goal average). 1975–76 – Isthmian League runner-up. Winner of the Anglo-Italian Semiprofessional Cup 1976–77 – Isthmian League runner-up. 1978–79 – Rejected invitation to join the Alliance Premier League. 1980–81 – Rejected invitation to join the Alliance Premier League. 1981–82 – FA Trophy semi-finalists. 1982–83 – Isthmian League Champions (7th time) rejected promotion to the Alliance Premier League. 1985–86 – Joined Alliance Premier League, relegated after one season. 1986–87 – Rejoined Isthmian League; Isthmian League Champions (8th time). 1987–88 – Rejoined Conference (ex-Alliance Premier League). 1990–91 – FA Trophy Winners. 1991–92 – Conference runner-up (missed title and promotion to Football League on goal difference). 1992–93 – Conference Champions; FA…
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- EFL League One
Legacy
League
League One (level 3) Play-off winners: 2020 Third Division / League Two (level 4) Third place promotion: 2008–09, 2010–11, 2017–18 Play-off winners: 1994 Conference (level 5) Champions: 1992–93 Runners-up: 1991–92 Isthmian League Champions (8): 1955–56, 1956–57, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1973–74, 1974–75, 1982–83, 1986–87 Spartan League Champions: 1919–20, 1920–21 London Five-a-Sides Winners: 1994, 1995 Cup
EFL Trophy Runners-up: 2023–24 FA Trophy Winners: 1990–91, 1992–93 Conference League Cup Winners: 1991–92 Isthmian League Cup Winners: 1984–85 Football Conference Shield Winners: 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94 Football Conference Charity Shield Winners: 1987–88 FA Amateur Cup Winners: 1930–31 Runners-up: 1956–57 Anglo-Italian Semiprofessional Cup Winners: 1975 Awards
FA Cup Giant Killers Award: 2000–01
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Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. The team competes in League One, the third level of the English football league system.
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