Match report
Mansfield Town Stuns Sheffield Utd 4-3 in FA Cup Thriller
Sheffield Utd
3–4
FT
Mansfield Town
Jan 11, 2026
Mansfield Town stunned Premier League side Sheffield Utd in a thrilling FA Cup match at Bramall Lane, securing a 4-3 win against the odds. L. Reed and R. Oates were instrumental for Mansfield with their goals, while Djibril Soumaré's yellow card and multiple substitutions failed to prevent the upset.
Key Facts
- • Liam Reed scored twice (13', 44') for Mansfield Town.
- • Gustavo Hamer equalized for Sheffield Utd at 20'.
- • Lawrence Akins and Ross Oates added further goals for Mansfield Town in the second half.
- • Pablo Bamford scored a goal for Sheffield Utd, but an own goal by N. Moriah-Welsh helped Mansfield's cause.
Lineups
Sheffield Utd
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 17 A. Davies (G)
- 12 K. Hoever (D)
- 25 M. McGuinness (D)
- 15 B. Mee (D)
- 14 H. Burrows (D)
- 24 T. Chong (M)
- 4 O. Arblaster (M)
- 18 D. Soumare (M)
- 8 G. Hamer (M)
- 9 D. Ings (F)
- 23 T. Campbell (F)
Substitutes
- 31 L. Faxon
- 3 S. McCallum
- 6 T. Bindon
- 7 T. Cannon
- 11 A. Brooks
- 22 T. Davies
- 38 F. Seriki
- 44 J. Riedewald
- 45 P. Bamford
Mansfield Town
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 L. Roberts (G)
- 23 A. Oshilaja (D)
- 5 R. Sweeney (D)
- 6 B. Cargill (D)
- 7 L. Akins (M)
- 15 J. McDonnell (M)
- 25 L. Reed (M)
- 20 F. Blake-Tracy (M)
- 22 N. Moriah-Welsh (F)
- 18 R. Oates (F)
- 11 W. Evans (F)
Substitutes
- 12 O. Mason
- 3 S. McLaughlin
- 4 E. Hewitt
- 8 A. Lewis
- 13 J. Russell
- 27 L. Bolton
- 44 O. Irow
- 19 V. Adeboyejo
- 14 D. Dwyer
Timeline
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13' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal GoalL. Reed -
20' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal GoalGustavo Hamer · Assist: Djibril Soumaré -
44' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal GoalL. Reed -
50' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal GoalL. Akins · Assist: R. Oates -
54' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow CardDjibril SoumaréFoul
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56' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Ings · On: P. Bamford -
57' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Chong · On: A. Brooks -
57' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Hoever · On: F. Seriki -
57' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal GoalR. Oates · Assist: F. Blake-Tracy -
61' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal GoalP. Bamford · Assist: Mark McGuinness -
65' Sheffield Utd Goal · Own GoalN. Moriah-Welsh -
70' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 4Off: Djibril Soumaré · On: T. Davies -
73' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow CardTyrese CampbellArgument
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76' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 1Off: J. McDonnell · On: A. Lewis -
76' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Moriah-Welsh · On: J. Russell -
76' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Oates · On: V. Adeboyejo -
84' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Arblaster · On: J. Riedewald -
84' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 4Off: W. Evans · On: S. McLaughlin -
89' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow CardA. OshilajaFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Sheffield Utd | Mansfield Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 62% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 23 | 12 |
| Corners | 11 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 745 | 196 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 9 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 6 |
| xG | 2.73 | 0.95 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 4 |
| Possession | 79% | 21% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 667 | 122 |
| Shots Inside Box | 20 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Mansfield's early lead and Liam Reed's brace gave them momentum despite the level of opposition.
- ▸ The introduction of David Ings, Tyrese Chong, and Kevin Hoever did not reverse Sheffield Utd's fortunes.
- ▸ An own goal from N. Moriah-Welsh at 65' sealed Mansfield Town's victory.