Match report
Bolton Defeats Mansfield Town 1-0 in League One Clash
Mansfield Town
0–1
FT
Bolton
Dec 9, 2025
Bolton managed to secure a crucial away win against the 10-man Mansfield Town at One Call Stadium. George Johnston's early yellow card and the red card to R. Oates within the opening quarter of an hour tilted the game in Bolton's favor, with J. Osei-Tutu scoring the only goal of the match in the 40th minute.
Key Facts
- • Bolton won the match 1-0.
- • George Johnston received a yellow card for Bolton at 6 minutes.
- • R. Oates was sent off with a red card for Mansfield Town at 13 minutes.
- • J. Osei-Tutu scored the only goal in the 40th minute.
Lineups
Mansfield Town
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Roberts (G)
- 4 E. Hewitt (D)
- 23 A. Oshilaja (D)
- 6 B. Cargill (D)
- 7 L. Akins (M)
- 15 J. McDonnell (M)
- 8 A. Lewis (M)
- 20 F. Blake-Tracy (M)
- 25 L. Reed (F)
- 11 W. Evans (F)
- 18 R. Oates (F)
Substitutes
- 12 O. Mason
- 3 S. McLaughlin
- 5 R. Sweeney
- 21 K. McAdam
- 22 N. Moriah-Welsh
- 17 M. Dickov
- 14 D. Dwyer
Bolton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Sharman-Lowe (G)
- 29 C. Christie (D)
- 18 E. Toal (D)
- 6 G. Johnston (D)
- 25 M. Conway (D)
- 4 X. Simons (M)
- 21 E. Erhahon (M)
- 24 M. Forss (M)
- 22 K. Dempsey (M)
- 14 J. Osei-Tutu (M)
- 48 M. Burstow (F)
Substitutes
- 27 T. Miller
- 3 C. Forino-Joseph
- 8 J. Sheehan
- 11 T. Gale
- 17 J. Randall
- 19 A. Cozier-Duberry
- 10 S. Dalby
Timeline
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6' Bolton Card · Yellow CardGeorge JohnstonFoul
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13' Mansfield Town Card · Red CardR. OatesFoul
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40' Bolton Goal · Normal GoalJ. Osei-Tutu -
56' Bolton subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Erhahon · On: J. Sheehan -
56' Bolton subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Forss · On: A. Cozier-Duberry -
63' Bolton subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Dempsey · On: J. Randall -
64' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Reed · On: S. McLaughlin -
64' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Blake-Tracy · On: K. McAdam -
64' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 3Off: J. McDonnell · On: N. Moriah-Welsh -
64' Bolton subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Osei-Tutu · On: T. Gale -
75' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Cargill · On: R. Sweeney -
75' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 5Off: W. Evans · On: M. Dickov -
80' Bolton subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Burstow · On: S. Dalby
Match Stats
| Stat | Mansfield Town | Bolton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 63% | 92% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 6 | 20 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 222 | 699 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 7 |
| Possession | 25% | 75% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 140 | 642 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 12 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The dismissal of R. Oates after just 13 minutes drastically changed the momentum, giving Bolton a significant advantage.
- ▸ J. Osei-Tutu's goal in the 40th minute effectively sealed the game for Bolton despite Mansfield Town playing with only ten men.