Wycombe Wanderers finished fifth in League One last season, missing the playoff final after a 1‑goal loss to Charlton Athletic. The Chairboys have climbed to ninth this season, one point ahead of Reading thanks to a superior goal difference, and have won three of their last five matches, including a 4‑0 home victory over Doncaster Rovers.
Manager Michael Duff, who took over in September 2023, has steered the club from 19th to 9th. A former Burnley and Cheltenham defender, Duff has previously led Cheltenham to a League Two title and Barnsley to a playoff final. He favours high‑pressing, possession‑based football as the team pushes for a playoff place.