Match report

Mansfield Town Defeats Bradford 3-0 in League One Clash

Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town
3–0
FT
Bradford
Bradford
Jan 1, 2026

Mansfield Town delivered a commanding performance to defeat Bradford 3-0 in the League One contest. Goals from R. Oates and L. Akins ensured the home side's supremacy, as they staved off any comeback attempts by Bradford.

Key Facts

  • • Mansfield Town secured a 3-0 victory over Bradford in League One.
  • • R. Oates scored twice for Mansfield Town at minutes 22 and 67.
  • • L. Akins added the third goal for Mansfield Town at minute 37, assisted by S. McLaughlin.
  • • A. Oshilaja and L. Akins received yellow cards for Mansfield Town.

Lineups

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)
  • 3 S. McLaughlin (M)
  • 22 N. Moriah-Welsh (F)
  • 11 W. Evans (F)
  • 18 R. Oates (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 O. Mason
  • 8 A. Lewis
  • 14 D. Dwyer
  • 17 M. Dickov
  • 20 F. Blake-Tracy
  • 21 K. McAdam
  • 27 L. Bolton
  • 34 O. Taylor

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Walker (G)
  • 5 N. Byrne (D)
  • 4 J. Wright (D)
  • 18 C. Kelly (D)
  • 2 B. Halliday (M)
  • 6 M. Power (M)
  • 21 J. Metcalfe
  • 3 I. Touray (M)
  • 17 T. Wright (F)
  • 11 S. Humphrys (F)
  • 8 C. Kavanagh (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Hilton
  • 7 J. Neufville
  • 10 A. Sarcevic
  • 14 T. McIntyre
  • 24 W. Swan
  • 26 C. Tilt
  • 32 G. Lapslie

Timeline

  1. Mansfield Town
    22' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Oates
  2. Mansfield Town
    37' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Akins · Assist: S. McLaughlin
  3. Mansfield Town
    46' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Evans · On: F. Blake-Tracy
  4. Mansfield Town
    53' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow Card
    A. Oshilaja

    Foul

  5. Bradford
    62' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Halliday · On: Josh Neufville
  6. Bradford
    62' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Kelly · On: A. Sarcevic
  7. Bradford
    62' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Humphrys · On: W. Swan
  8. Mansfield Town
    67' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Oates · Assist: L. Reed
  9. Mansfield Town
    73' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. McDonnell · On: A. Lewis
  10. Mansfield Town
    73' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Oates · On: D. Dwyer
  11. Mansfield Town
    87' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Moriah-Welsh · On: L. Bolton
  12. Mansfield Town
    87' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Reed · On: O. Taylor
  13. Mansfield Town
    89' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow Card
    L. Akins

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Mansfield Town Bradford
Fouls 9 4
Pass Accuracy 68% 67%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 359 411
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 8 2
xG 2.52 1.52
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 243 275
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by R. Oates at minute 22 set the tone for a strong first half from Mansfield Town.
  • ▸ Bradford's multiple substitutions in the second half failed to shift the momentum, as Mansfield Town maintained their lead and added another goal through L. Akins.