Green was in the Grecians’ dugout following Gary Caldwell’s departure to Wigan on Monday and saw his side get what they deserved in an entertaining clash at St James Park.

Wycombe went in front with their first shot at goal in the 22nd minute. Ewan Henderson picked out Fred Onyedinma in the box, just ahead of Joe Whitworth, and the Chairboys striker rounded the Exeter goalkeeper before firing into an empty net.

The hosts finished the half strongly and Pierce Sweeney headed an Ethan Brierley cross straight at Will Norris.

And at the start of the second half, Ryan Rydel stung the palms of Wycombe goalkeeper Norris with a fierce drive.

Exeter pushed for an equaliser, but found Wycombe hard to break down with the Chairboys.

But just as five minutes of stoppage time was announced, Wareham glanced a fine header into the corner from Akeel Higgins’ perfect cross.

Substitute Timur Tutierov could have won it right at the death for Exeter, but shot into the side netting.