If Offa did not gain the advantage in Wessex until defeating Cynewulf in 779, it may be that his successes south of the river were a necessary prerequisite to his interventions in the south-east.
Jika Offa tidak mendapatkan keuntungan di Wessex sampai mengalahkan Cynewulf pada tahun 779, mungkin karena kesuksesannya di selatan sungai adalah prasyarat yang diperlukan untuk ikut campurnya di tenggara.