Fulham's Adama Traore (left) and Wycombe Wanderers' Sam Bell battle for the ball during the Carabao Cup fourth round match at Adams Park, High Wycombe. Picture date: Tuesday October 28, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: John Walton/PA _(Image: John Walton)_
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A criminal investigation has opened after the assistant referee was hit with a missile in Wycombe Wanderers’ League Cup clash against Fulham.
The fourth round fixture, which took place at Adams Park on October 28, saw the Chairboys take the lead on four minutes thanks to a brilliant Cauley Woodrow strike, before Josh King equalised two minutes into the second half.
Following the 1-1 draw, the tie went to penalties, which the Premier League side won 5-4, after it went to sudden death.
However, at full-time, a supporter in the terrace threw end threw an item which hit one of the assistant referees.
The club have since released a statement which reads: “Wycombe Wanderers are disappointed to report that a missile was thrown from the terrace, striking an assistant referee, following the conclusion of tonight’s Carabao Cup tie.
“The club strongly condemns this behaviour and is working to identify the individual responsible.”
Thames Valley Police added: “Officers are conducting a thorough investigation following this incident and ask anyone with information to please contact the force on 101 or by reporting online, quoting reference number 43250552095.”