Wembley beckons for Sykes and Smyth as Belfast lads set for League One play-off final

Mark Sykes
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 7th Jul 2020
Last updated 7th Jul 2020

Two of Northern Ireland's rising stars are set for a Wembley showdown.

Mark Sykes and Paul Smyth (both 22) will be heading there with their respective clubs on July 13.

Former Glenavon midfielder Sykes helped his Oxford side overcome Portsmouth on penalties last night after the game ended 2-2.

Paul Smyth

Meanwhile, ex Linfield Smyth was in the Wycombe Wanderers squad which beat Fleetwood Town 6-3 on aggregate.

The forward who is on loan from Championship side, QPR, was an unused sub in both semi-final legs.