For Wycombe there were 11 changes and an 11th successive win, for Wealdstone the consolation of a fine performance and forcing the League One leaders to bring on their heavy hitters to see out the game. The visitors did just enough to keep their bandwagon rolling, a goal in each half securing their place in round three and lending an unfairly serene sheen to an awkward tie during which they were blunted for long periods by the National League strugglers.
Both goals were outstanding in contrasting ways, Beryly Lubala opening the scoring with a beautiful free-kick and the substitute Richard Kone making the game safe in the 84th minute after capping a fine run infield from the left with a composed finish. But if they were always a bit sharper in mind and movement there was little sign of the ease with which Wycombe have disposed of so many League One opponents this season, Matt Bloomfield’s side creating little from open play until Wealdstone started to be gripped by fatigue and desperation in the final few minutes.
