Match report
Arsenal Edges Past Mansfield Town 2–1 in FA Cup Thriller
Mansfield Town
1–2
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Arsenal
Mar 7, 2026
Arsenal secured a hard-fought victory over Mansfield Town with a 2–1 scoreline in the FA Cup encounter. The game saw a flurry of substitutions and cards, but it was Noni Madueke and E. Eze's goals that ensured the win for Arsenal.
Key Facts
- • Arsenal: Noni Madueke (41'), E. Eze (66')
- • Mansfield Town: W. Evans (50')
- • Substitutions for Arsenal: L. Trossard (38'), M. Salmon (62'), K. Havertz (62'), R. Calafiori (76'), M. Dowman (77')
- • Substitutions for Mansfield Town: T. Roberts (46'), R. Oates (81'), S. McLaughlin (81'), K. Knoyle (87')
- • Yellow Cards: L. Reed (Mansfield Town), R. Calafiori (Arsenal), E. Eze (Arsenal), L. Akins (Mansfield Town), S. McLaughlin (Mansfield Town), A. Lewis (Mansfield Town)
Lineups
Mansfield Town
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Roberts (G)
- 2 K. Knoyle (D)
- 23 A. Oshilaja (D)
- 20 F. Blake-Tracy (D)
- 7 L. Akins (M)
- 13 J. Russell (M)
- 25 L. Reed (M)
- 40 G. Abbott (M)
- 3 S. McLaughlin (M)
- 18 R. Oates (F)
- 29 T. Roberts (F)
Substitutes
- 21 H. Lewis
- 24 R. Hendry
- 8 A. Lewis
- 22 N. Moriah-Welsh
- 9 J. Bowery
- 4 E. Hewitt
- 19 V. Adeboyejo
- 11 W. Evans
- 44 O. Irow
Arsenal
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 13 K. Arrizabalaga (G)
- 89 M. Salmon (D)
- 3 C. Mosquera (D)
- 33 R. Calafiori (D)
- 20 N. Madueke (M)
- 56 M. Dowman (M)
- 16 C. Norgaard (M)
- 19 L. Trossard (M)
- 11 G. Martinelli (M)
- 29 K. Havertz (F)
- 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)
Substitutes
- 35 T. Setford
- 14 V. Gyökeres
- 12 J. Timber
- 7 B. Saka
- 5 P. Hincapie
- 71 A. Harriman-Annous
- 10 E. Eze
- 52 J. Dixon
- 72 I. Ibrahim
Timeline
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38' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Trossard · On: P. Hincapie
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41' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalNoni Madueke · Assist: Gabriel Martinelli
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46' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Roberts · On: W. Evans
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50' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal GoalW. Evans
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60' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow CardL. Reed
Persistent fouling
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62' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Salmon · On: Jurriën Timber
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62' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Havertz · On: E. Eze
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66' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalE. Eze · Assist: C. Norgaard
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70' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardR. Calafiori
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74' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardE. Eze
Argument
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76' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Calafiori · On: J. Dixon
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77' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow CardL. Akins
Foul
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77' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Dowman · On: B. Saka
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80' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow CardS. McLaughlin
Simulation
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81' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Oates · On: V. Adeboyejo
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81' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 4Off: S. McLaughlin · On: O. Irow
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87' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Knoyle · On: E. Hewitt
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90'+2 Mansfield Town Card · Yellow CardA. Lewis
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Mansfield Town | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 84% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 19 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 260 | 546 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 8 |
| xG | 1.36 | 2.73 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 6 |
| Possession | 33% | 67% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 192 | 461 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 17 |
| Saves | 5 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Arsenal took the lead through Noni Madueke in the 41st minute, following a precise assist from Gabriel Martinelli.
- ▸ Mansfield Town's W. Evans equalized in the 50th minute, providing a temporary boost to their momentum.
- ▸ E. Eze's goal in the 66th minute, assisted by C. Norgaard, ultimately sealed the victory for Arsenal.