Stevenage made a winning start to their 50th anniversary season as they edged Wycombe 2-1 in the Carabao Cup first round. The visitors had shaken off early pressure to take the lead against the run of play in the 27th minute. Midfielder Dan Kemp took advantage of a loose ball in the box to fire a low shot past Sol Brynn. However, Stevenage equalized just before the break when Phoenix Patterson's left-wing corner was headed home by Josh Magennis. The second half saw Wycombe push hard for the winner, but Stevenage held firm and were rewarded with a late winner. Josh Magennis rose to score from Phoenix Patterson's left-wing corner in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time. The victory sees Stevenage progress to the second round of the Carabao Cup. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 6th in League One, 75 pts, 21W-12D-13L from 46 games, recent form WDWDL. Goals this season: 49 scored, 46 conceded (+3 goal difference). Title race: 28 points behind leaders Lincoln. Last result: Stockport County 2-0 Stevenage (2026-05-13). Recent form (last 5): 1W-0D-4L (LLLLW, most recent first); lost the last 4. Next fixture: vs Oxford United (at home, 2026-08-22).