Wycombe Wanderers Edge Yeovil Town in Friendly Thriller at Adams Park

In an international club friendly that had all the drama of a competitive fixture, Wycombe Wanderers defeated Yeovil Town 3-2 at Adams Park on July 25, 2026. The match, part of both clubs' pre‑season preparations, featured five goals, a penalty miss, and a late winner that delighted the Chairboys faithful.

Wycombe, preparing for the EFL League One season, fielded a strong starting eleven under manager Matt Bloomfield. Yeovil Town, who compete in the National League, matched their hosts for long spells, but a spirited second‑half performance from Wycombe proved decisive.

Match Overview

The Glovers took a surprise lead in the 12th minute when striker Jordan Young curled a shot beyond Wycombe goalkeeper Franco Ravizzoli. The Chairboys responded quickly, and by the 35th minute they had turned the game around through a Gareth McLeary header and a Sam Vokes penalty after a handball in the box. Yeovil equalized just before half‑time through a close‑range finish from Charlie Wakefield, making it 2-2 at the break.

The second half was more measured, with both teams making multiple substitutions. The winning moment came in the 74th minute: Wycombe academy product Aaron Woodland, making his first senior appearance, latched onto a through ball from Lewis Wing and slotted calmly past Yeovil keeper Grant Smith. Woodland’s goal sparked wild celebrations from the home crowd.

Key Performances

• Aaron Woodland (Wycombe): The 18‑year‑old scored his first goal for the first team, a moment that bodes well for his future.
• Gareth McLeary: The experienced winger was a constant threat, scoring one and assisting another.
• Jordan Young (Yeovil): Scored a brilliant opener and caused problems with his pace throughout.

For Yeovil, the performance will be encouraging as they prepare for another National League campaign. They matched a League One side for long periods and showed attacking flair. Wycombe manager Bloomfield praised his team’s character: “It’s a friendly, but you want to build winning habits. The way we came back and then held on showed real heart.”

Friendly Context

This was part of a summer training schedule for both clubs. Wycombe Wanderers will next face another League One side, Bristol Rovers, while Yeovil travel to Exeter City in their next pre‑season outing. The attendance of 3,400 at Adams Park was a strong turnout for a friendly, reflecting local interest in the clubs’ preparations.