Match report
Mansfield Town 2–2 Newcastle United U21: EFL Trophy Draw
Mansfield Town
2–2
PEN
Newcastle United U21
Oct 15, 2025
Mansfield Town held Newcastle United U21 to a thrilling 2–2 draw in the EFL Trophy. Newcastle United U21 took the early lead through Cathal Heffernan, but Mansfield Town fought back with goals from M. Dickov and F. Flanagan. The game was sealed with an own goal by Ollie Taylor, ensuring a draw for Newcastle United U21.
Key Facts
- • Newcastle United U21 took the lead in the 4th minute with a goal from Cathal Heffernan
- • Mansfield Town equalized in the 24th minute with M. Dickov scoring from an assist by J. Gardner
- • F. Flanagan scored the second goal for Mansfield Town in the 67th minute, assisted by A. Lewis
- • Newcastle United U21 secured the draw with an own goal by Ollie Taylor in the 90th minute
Lineups
Mansfield Town
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 O. Mason (G)
- 33 T. Anderson (D)
- 9 J. Bowery (D)
- 5 R. Sweeney (D)
- 21 K. McAdam (D)
- 10 G. Maris (M)
- 30 F. Flanagan (M)
- 7 L. Akins (M)
- 28 J. Gardner (M)
- 17 M. Dickov (M)
- 14 D. Dwyer (F)
Substitutes
- 1 L. Roberts
- 3 S. McLaughlin
- 20 F. Blake-Tracy
- 8 A. Lewis
- 22 N. Moriah-Welsh
- 39 O. Taylor
- 37 R. Kokkinos
Newcastle United U21
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 35 J. Taylor (G)
- 42 C. Thompson (D)
- 65 M. Pivas (D)
- 38 C. Heffernan (D)
- 43 C. McArthur (D)
- 54 A. Munda (M)
- 46 S. Bailey
- 44 A. Harrison (M)
- 62 S. Neave (M)
- 64 Park Seung-soo (M)
- 81 K. Wooster (F)
Substitutes
- 13 A. Harrison
- 14 D. Charlton
- 15 F. Harper
- 18 J. Brayson
- 12 L. Watts
- 17 M. Waddani
- 16 S. Alabi
Timeline
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4' Newcastle United U21 Goal · Normal GoalCathal Heffernan
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24' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal GoalM. Dickov · Assist: J. Gardner
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55' Newcastle United U21 Card · Yellow CardJames Taylor
Time wasting
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58' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow CardJordan Bowery
Foul
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58' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Wooster · On: S. Alabi
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61' Newcastle United U21 Card · Yellow CardCharlie McArthur
Foul
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64' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Maris · On: A. Lewis
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64' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Akins · On: N. Moriah-Welsh
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67' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal GoalF. Flanagan · Assist: A. Lewis
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68' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 3Off: Jordan Bowery · On: F. Blake-Tracy
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79' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Gardner · On: S. McLaughlin
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79' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Flanagan · On: O. Taylor
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84' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Bailey · On: J. Brayson
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84' Newcastle United U21 subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Harrison · On: M. Waddani
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90'+1 Mansfield Town Card · Yellow CardOllie Taylor
Foul
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90' Newcastle United U21 Goal · Own GoalO. Taylor
Match Stats
| Stat | Mansfield Town | Newcastle United U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 33 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 79% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 33 | 10 |
| Corners | 12 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 444 | 396 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 17 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 1 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 365 | 313 |
| Shots Inside Box | 20 | 6 |
| Saves | 4 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 13 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Cathal Heffernan for Newcastle United U21 set the tone, but Mansfield Town's response in the 24th minute with M. Dickov's goal was crucial in turning the momentum
- ▸ F. Flanagan's goal in the 67th minute put Mansfield Town ahead, but the own goal by Ollie Taylor in the 90th minute sealed the draw for Newcastle United U21, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the match