Every Wycombe Wanderers player's 2025/26 season graded

The risk of appointing the inexperienced boss Mike Dodds as head coach didn't reap the rewards the board would've hoped, with Michael Duff replacing him to try and clean up the mess in mid-September.

Whilst he wasn't able to fully recover the damage done in the summer, the 48-year-old did an exceptional job to drag a lacklustre squad into the play-off picture.

Despite this, Duff often cut a frustrated figure, particularly in post-match interviews, questioning his squad's mentality, as they often struggled to translate good performances into positive results.

18 months of wholesale change at Adams Park had seemingly had adverse effects on the pitch, leaving Duff with a huge mess to untangle in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Still, some players had exceptional individual seasons despite the overall disappointment, providing some optimism for next term.

So we decided to look back and rate each senior player's respective season out of 10.

These ratings are based not only on statistics but also on consistency, influence on matches, availability, and overall performance levels across the season.

Dutch goalkeeper Mikki van Sas was signed in the summer and expected to become Wycombe's undisputed first-choice goalkeeper in their new possession-based system under Dodds.

Unfortunately, a poor start to the season and Dodds' sacking saw the young keeper dropped in favour of Will Norris, who didn't exactly epitomise consistency himself.

He'd make just two appearances between December and May, where he conceded some disappointing goals he would've expected to prevent.

Van Sas is by no means a poor goalkeeper, and there's still time for him to develop, but his first season at Adams Park was far from what he would've hoped.

It's fair to say Norris has been a hot topic of conversation among Wycombe fans since he arrived in February 2025 for all the wrong reasons.

The experienced shot stopper was expected to be the second choice heading into the season, but he would quickly replace Van Sas after Duff was appointed head coach.

Sadly, Norris would struggle for consistency, with good performances followed by erratic ones, which resulted in far too many mistakes.

Despite this, he retained the gloves until the last game of the season, further straining his already tenuous relationship with the fans.

All in all, the 33-year-old's errors ultimately overshadowed his solid clean sheet record, and he departed the club in favour of a move to Salford City upon the expiration of his contract.

As for Stuart Moore, we feel it would be hard to give him a definitive rating given he made just one appearance for the Blues, keeping a clean sheet in a 3-0 win over Gillingham in the EFL Trophy.

The ex-Reading keeper is signed up for next season and looks to be loving life as the third-choice at Wycombe.

On a more positive note, club captain Jack Grimmer had a fantastic individual season at right-back, proving he's still as dependable as ever.

The Scot played 40 times in the league, enjoying his best-ever season for the Chairboys, statistically speaking, scoring and assisting thrice.

One of the few remaining connections between the old and new Wycombe, Grimmer's presence on the pitch and around the club is absolutely invaluable in this transitional period at Adams Park.

Duff will be looking to add depth at right-back, though Grimmer has proven he's more than capable of still being the first choice next term.

Sunderland loanee Niall Huggins was an exciting addition on deadline day last summer, returning to action after over a year on the sidelines after he suffered a severe knee injury with the Black Cats in December 2023.

On the whole, the Welshman was solid but unspectacular, playing 23 times across all competitions, where he scored once and assisted twice.

Unfortunately, injuries and the strong form of Grimmer meant he was unable to get a solid string of games under his belt at Wycombe.

Still, when Huggins did feature, he always looked like a tidy player; it's just a shame we didn't get to see more of him.

Arguably Wanderers' signing of the season, Dan Casey was absolutely immense under Duff after making a slow start to life at Adams Park under Dodds.

The Irishman won back his starting spot from Connor Taylor and put in a string of exceptional performances between December and March.

Casey's season was cut short by injury in a game against Bolton Wanderers in early March - a loss that was certainly felt on the pitch, as Wycombe's form took a nosedive.

For all the criticisms that can be made of Wycombe's transfer business over the past 18 months, the addition of Casey is a great example of the Chairboys getting a signing bang on the money.

Taylor's season really is a tale of two halves.

The towering defender was signed by Dodds from Bristol Rovers for a fee believed to be in the region of £500,000.

Not long after Duff's arrival, Taylor would drop out of the team after a slew of inconsistent performances and the excellent form of the aforementioned Casey.

However, the 24-year-old would step up to the plate after Casey's injury, putting in some gritty defensive displays and chipping in with a couple of important goals.

Heading into the new season, Taylor has certainly rediscovered the form that made him such a huge success at Bristol Rovers and will be competing closely for a starting spot at centre-back next term.

Most Wycombe fans would describe Anders Hagelskjaer as a Rolls-Royce of a defender.

The Dane arrived at Adams Park in January 2025 from Norwegian side Molde, but would only make two substitute appearances, having battled illness after his move to England.

Fortunately, Hagelskjaer would seize his opportunities in the new season, becoming a mainstay in Duff's defence thanks to his unique skillset as a ball-playing defender.

Similarly to Casey, with whom he formed an excellent partnership, Hagelskjaer's season was ended early after he was injured in a collision with Norris in February's 3-0 win over Burton Albion.

Some areas of his game, such as positioning, still need work, but overall, he complements Wycombe's other centre-backs perfectly and is more than capable of playing at the top of League One.

Taylor Allen arrived at Adams Park off the back of a stunning season with Walsall, where he scored 11 goals and chipped in with seven assists in League Two from centre-back.

Initially signed to play on the left of a back three, the 26-year-old fell victim to the change of system when Dodds was replaced by Duff.

Since then, Allen has been deployed in a back four at both left-centre-back and left-back, as well as in central midfield, leaving supporters wondering what his best position actually is.

His performance levels have fluctuated throughout the season, with some strong showings early doors marred by some shaky ones post-injury.

It'll be interesting to see where Allen is primarily deployed next season and whether Duff has a role in his system for the left-sided player.

Dan Harvie is the perfect example of data being used sensibly by the recruitment team.

Identified as one of the best left-backs in League One during his time at MK Dons, the Scot has maintained that reputation since his move to the blue side of Buckinghamshire in 2024.

Harvie played all but one league game for the Chairboys this season, scoring once, assisting twice, and solidifying his place as an integral player for Wanderers.

Whilst his season wasn't a standout, the 27-year-old was unquestionably one of the most consistent and reliable players in the squad.

These ratings will factor in the number of minutes each player played throughout the season, as well as performances, which is what held Declan Skura back.

The B-team graduate became a forgotten man until the end of the season, when he would eventually be called upon amid a defensive injury crisis.

Skura impressed in his four league appearances for Wanderers, scoring his first EFL goal against champions Lincoln City and setting up Micah Olabiyi's final-day winner against Rotherham United.

Whilst his performances were strong, Skura's lack of minutes means justifying anything more than a five is difficult.

Josh Scowen managed just a handful of appearances after returning from an ACL injury that kept him out of action for just under a year.

It was unclear whether or not the midfielder would return as the same player, given his age at the time of his injury.

However, those concerns were quickly vanquished once Scowen got back up to speed, as he looked as influential as ever in his seven appearances at the tail end of the campaign.

Similarly to Skura, the 33-year-old's rating is limited to a five due to his lack of minutes, but that number shouldn't take anything away from the incredible work he's put in to get back to full fitness.

A popular figure at Adams Park, Luke Leahy made a strong start to the campaign, but would fall out of favour after Aaron Morley joined in January and Caolan Boyd-Munce hit form.

One of the club's top contributors in his first two seasons at the club, the midfielder's numbers dried up this time around, as he failed to register a single goal in 46 outings across all competitions.

His six assists saw him finish the season as the club's top creator, but some of his performances towards the end of the campaign left a lot to be desired.

Even though Leahy penned a new two-year deal back in January, it remains unclear what kind of role he'll play next season, with better players now ahead of him in the pecking order.

Another example of Wycombe succeeding in the European transfer market is Ewan Henderson, who arrived from Belgian second division side Beerschot in the summer.

When the midfield unit was desperately in need of a spark early in the season, the Scot stepped up and provided just that with his excellent passing range and creative intuition.

However, injuries limited Henderson to just 31 league appearances and 18 starts, which ultimately prevented him from establishing himself in a strong midfield unit in the second half of the season.

If the former Celtic man can overcome his injury gremlins, he has proved that he has the quality to be a key player in Duff's engine room.

Boyd-Munce is another contender for Wycombe's signing of the season after making that midfield spot alongside Morley his own in the second half of the campaign.

Another player who had a slow start to life in Buckinghamshire, the Northern Irishman eventually found form towards the tail end of 2025 and continued to impress in the new year.

The 26-year-old excelled in the middle of the park alongside January signing Morley, until his season was cut short in early April through injury.

Boyd-Munce's ability to break up opposition attacks and get his team on the front foot makes him a crucial player for the Chairboys, and he will undoubtedly continue in that role next term.

His stunning goal catalogue is also reminiscent of when Lewis Wing used to boss the midfield for the Blues.

After 12 months of waiting, the return of former loanee Morley permanently in January temporarily brought the feel-good factor back to Adams Park.

As expected, the ex-Bolton star slotted straight into the midfield unit and instantly improved Wycombe's ability to control the tempo of matches.

Even with only half a season under his belt, Morley's importance is clear to see, with his excellent reading of the game and passing range allowing Wanderers to build attacks from deep.

Whilst the initial £750,000 fee may have seemed quite steep from the outside looking in, the early evidence suggests that the investment will turn out to be worth every penny.

Jamie Mullins was one of Wycombe's more unknown additions in the summer, arriving from Brighton with minimal senior experience to boot.

Despite this, the Ireland U21 international took to League One football well, using his outstanding technical ability to create openings for his teammates.

Mullins' most notable struggles came in more physical matches where he wasn't afforded time and space by the opposition, limiting his ability to create attacking avenues.

Overall, it was a solid first season full of promise for Mullins, who can now focus on further developing the physical side of his game to make himself a more complete player.

Another common topic of conversation among Wycombe fans is the sudden disappearance of Alex Lowry from Duff's matchday squads

The 22-year-old hasn't played a single minute of league football since Boxing Day, either being left on the bench or completely exempt from the squad.

For a player who looked to be a rough diamond that just needed some refining at the start of the season, his omission has been equal parts confusing and concerning.

His technical skillset is unquestionably one of the best in the squad, but translating that into consistent performances seemed to be an issue for the attacking midfielder.

With Lowry believed to be Wanderers' highest earner, it's fair to say the Blues haven't got their money's worth, as he made just seven league starts across the entire season.

Duff's first signing as Wycombe boss, Luke Harris, arrived in HP12 on loan from Fulham with high hopes.

Whilst his work rate every time he pulled on the shirt couldn't be faulted, his profile ultimately didn't match what the Chairboys needed in that number 10 role.

Harris was sometimes even shoehorned out wide at the expense of actual wingers such as Andre Vidigal, which sacrificed some pace down the flanks.

By no means was the Welshman's time at Wycombe bad; it just seemed rather counterintuitive to sign another attacking midfielder on loan, which decreased the playing time of permanent players such as Mullins and Lowry.

After one of his best-ever individual campaigns, Fred Onyedinma was unsurprisingly named Supporters' Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season.

It's impossible to dispute his double swoop for these awards too, as he carried Wanderers on his back at times throughout the season.

Onyedinma was deployed on the wing and in an unnatural position as a centre forward under Duff's stewardship, but he kept his head down and always put in a shift wherever he was asked to play - a testament to his true professionalism.

The Nigerian was the only Wycombe player to break into double-digits for league goals too, making up for the lack of a cutting edge from the strikers.

Similarly to Lowry, Junior Quitirna is one of the very best in the squad when you look at raw technical ability, but consistency was his Achilles' heel.

His agility, pace and flair always made him a handful for opposition defenders, particularly when he cut inside and shot from distance.

With six goals to his name in 36 league appearances, Quitirna laid some good foundations to build on heading into next season.

If the attacker can find some consistency in his performances next time around, he could be a serious problem for League One defenders.

Signed late on winter deadline day, Andre Vidigal arrived in Buckinghamshire following his release from Stoke City, where he'd been playing for the under-21s since the start of the season.

The Angolan had big boots to fill after Sam Bell was recalled by Bristol City, but it's fair to say he didn't quite emulate the success of his predecessor.

He was initially left on the bench not long after his arrival when he turned up late to a team meeting and would only go on to start five games for the Chairboys.

Whilst Vidigal did show his quality in flashes, particularly with his goal against Bradford City, consistency was once again one of his main flaws.

Cauley Woodrow is one of the hardest players to rate. The striker split opinions among the fanbase but ended the campaign as Wycombe's top scorer across all competitions.

After joining on loan from League One rivals Luton Town on summer deadline day, he marked his debut with a goal, but came under fire when results dipped due to his tendency to drop deep and link up play rather than stay forward and finish off attacks.

Still, when all was said and done, Woodrow ended the season with nine goals and four assists in 38 league outings - a solid return for the striker after a difficult few years in the game.

Ultimately, the 31-year-old simply wasn't the right profile for Wanderers, but his efforts throughout the season can't be faulted.

The man tasked with being Wycombe's mid-season saviour, Nathan Lowe, certainly had a positive impact on the team after he arrived from Stoke in the winter transfer window.

Whilst Wanderers had to wait for him to get up to speed after an injury cut his previous loan spell at Stockport County short, they reaped the rewards when he was fit and firing.

Two goals in his first two matches set the bar high for Lowe, but an eight-game goalless run and an injury against Blackpool saw his loan spell come to a disappointing end.

He did manage an excellent brace against Huddersfield Town before his injury, though, bringing his scoreless run to an end, and his signing gave the Chairboys an extra dimension to their struggling attack.

Bradley Fink arrived from Basel in the summer with the expectation of being the heir to Richard Kone, weighing heavily on his shoulders.

Sadly, the Swiss striker didn't have much to write home about throughout the season due to his minutes being limited and unconvincing performances when he did play.

It would take Fink until the final day of the season to finally open his league account, and even though everyone was delighted to see him score, celebrating your marquee striker netting his first league goal in the last game of the season is a scenario that, simply put, shouldn't happen.

Frustratingly, the 23-year-old has all the attributes to succeed in the English game, but his lack of minutes is clearly hindering his development.

Then again, you don't play if you don't perform, and he simply hasn't done enough to warrant more opportunities over the course of the season.