[Exile on Spencer St]

Great second half performance from Stanley. Fully deserved the 3 points. First 44.95 minutes were frustrating after Wycombe’s well taken goal. Stanley hit the woodwork twice but got bogged down a bit as there was a huge amount of running from Stanley side to side across the middle of the park, but little movement into the spaces behind their defence. Ref finally spotted the all-in wrestling in their box, especially from their No.6 and the keeper, and rightly gave the first penalty right at the end. Relief to go in all square at half time.
Second half Stanley were much more direct, with Smyth slicing through and round their defence. Second penalty was at the other end but looked like Smyth got chopped as he made to shoot, and the ref didn’t hesitate to give the second penalty. After that Stanley played some great stuff and Smyth fully deserved the 3rd goal; another darting run and a great shot into the corner.
As Lord Love said, special mention for Rodgers for keeping the Beast under control for the entire match but all the lads played their part in a great performance. Well done to them and to the management.
And thanks to Wycombe club for the hot dog and hot drink, much appreciated on a chilly night.