Match report

Mansfield Town Defeats Bolton 1-0 in League One Clash

Bolton
Bolton
0–1
FT
Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town
Dec 29, 2025

Mansfield Town stunned Bolton with a 1-0 victory at the Macron Stadium, thanks to a goal from R. Oates in the first half. Despite numerous substitutions and yellow cards, Mansfield's defense remained solid throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Bolton 0 - 1 Mansfield Town
  • • Goal by R. Oates for Mansfield Town at 43 minutes (assist from N. Moriah-Welsh)
  • • Yellow cards to E. Hewitt and L. Reed of Mansfield Town, as well as J. Sheehan and I. Cissoko of Bolton
  • • Multiple substitutions on both sides attempted to shift momentum

Lineups

Bolton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Sharman-Lowe (G)
  • 14 J. Osei-Tutu (D)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 6 G. Johnston (D)
  • 25 M. Conway (D)
  • 4 X. Simons (M)
  • 8 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 19 A. Cozier-Duberry (M)
  • 17 J. Randall (M)
  • 11 T. Gale (M)
  • 10 S. Dalby (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 T. Miller
  • 3 C. Forino-Joseph
  • 16 A. Morley
  • 22 K. Dempsey
  • 20 I. Cissoko
  • 24 M. Forss
  • 48 M. Burstow

Mansfield Town

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Roberts (G)
  • 4 E. Hewitt (D)
  • 23 A. Oshilaja (D)
  • 5 R. Sweeney (D)
  • 6 B. Cargill (D)
  • 20 F. Blake-Tracy (D)
  • 17 M. Dickov (M)
  • 22 N. Moriah-Welsh (M)
  • 8 A. Lewis (M)
  • 21 K. McAdam (M)
  • 18 R. Oates (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 O. Mason
  • 3 S. McLaughlin
  • 25 L. Reed
  • 34 O. Taylor
  • 27 L. Bolton
  • 11 W. Evans
  • 14 D. Dwyer

Timeline

  1. Mansfield Town
    21' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow Card
    E. Hewitt

    Foul

  2. Mansfield Town
    28' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Hewitt · On: L. Reed
  3. Mansfield Town
    43' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Oates · Assist: N. Moriah-Welsh
  4. Mansfield Town
    55' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Dickov · On: W. Evans
  5. Bolton
    58' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sheehan

    Foul

  6. Bolton
    58' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Xavier Simons · On: A. Morley
  7. Mansfield Town
    64' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow Card
    N. Moriah-Welsh

    Foul

  8. Bolton
    66' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Randall · On: K. Dempsey
  9. Mansfield Town
    66' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. McAdam · On: S. McLaughlin
  10. Mansfield Town
    66' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Oates · On: L. Bolton
  11. Bolton
    75' Bolton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Gale · On: I. Cissoko
  12. Bolton
    75' Bolton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: George Johnston · On: M. Forss
  13. Bolton
    81' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    I. Cissoko

    Simulation

  14. Mansfield Town
    84' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow Card
    L. Reed

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bolton Mansfield Town
Fouls 4 7
Pass Accuracy 88% 51%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 7
Corners 13 2
Total Passes 643 179
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 12 3
Possession 79% 21%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 563 91
Shots Inside Box 14 2
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Oates' goal in the 43rd minute gave Mansfield Town a crucial lead, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Bolton struggled to capitalize on multiple substitutions and faced additional pressure after receiving yellow cards.