Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth has revealed that some members of his first-team could feature in Wanderers’ Berks & Bucks Cup match against Ascot United.
The Chairboys travel to the Racecourse Ground on Tuesday [March 22] to face the Berkshire outfit in the semi-finals of the competition, as they aim to secure a place in the final.
Wycombe haven’t won the trophy since 2012.
Next up: @AscotUnitedFC!#Chairboys head to The Racecourse on Tuesday night for the @BerksandBucksFA Cup Semi-Final.#ASCvWYC
— Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) March 21, 2022
In order to get into the showpiece, the Adams Park side will need to get past a determined Ascot outfit who have so far beaten Thatcham Town and Didcot Town in the second round, and quarter-finals respectively.
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The Yellamen’s first round tie against National League Maidenhead United saw the Magpies withdraw from the contest due to a Covid-19 outbreak in their squad, whilst Wycombe entered the competition in the quarter-final stage.
They defeated Long Crendon 4-0 at Thame’s ASM Stadium, and if they were to progress, Wanderers could face either Reading or Milton Keynes in the final.
Speaking ahead of the match, Ainsworth said: “The development side will feature players such as Jack Grimmer, Jack Wakley, David Wheeler and maybe Brandon Hanlan and it’ll be a full-blooded game.
“I’m looking forward to it and I want to treat this competition with the respect as the Wycombe fans give it.”
One player that will certainly not feature for Wycombe against Ascot is striker, Tjay De Barr.
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— Ascot United FC (@AscotUnitedFC) March 10, 2022
🏆 Our @BerksandBucksFA Senior Cup semi final 🆚 @wwfcofficial now has a date ⬇️
📅 Tuesday 22nd March 📅
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The Gibraltarian international has returned to the Chairboys following the conclusion of his short-term loan deal at National League, Eastleigh, but he hasn’t played since picking up a serious injury in their 1-1 home draw against Southend United at the end of February.
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The Non League outfit said: “Tjay De Barr has returned to Wycombe Wanderers following the conclusion of his short-term loan.
“Despite making an instant impression in his four appearances with the Spitfires, he, unfortunately, picked up a serious injury in his final appearance for the club against Southend United.”
Who's making the journey to @AscotUnitedFC for this one tomorrow night then? 👀#BBFACountyCups https://t.co/m8cfJb7SLS
— Berks & Bucks FA (@BerksandBucksFA) March 21, 2022
The 22-year-old played four times and failed to score.
In other loan news, Malachi Linton scored twice in King’s Lynn’s 3-0 away win at Aldershot, Ali Al-Hamadi and Connor Parsons both featured in Bromley’s 0-0 draw against Yeovil, and Max Ram and Andre Burley both played in Hungerford’s defeat at home to Eastbourne Borough.
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