Match report

Peterborough Defeats Mansfield Town 2-1 in League One Clash

Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town
1–2
FT
Peterborough
Peterborough
Feb 10, 2026

Peterborough secured a hard-fought victory against Mansfield Town with a final score of 2-1. The game was characterized by intense midfield battles and critical substitutions, especially after Peterborough's early lead.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Mansfield Town 1–2 Peterborough (League One)
  • • Peterborough scored first through J. Morgan (54') assisted by C. Hayes
  • • H. Leonard doubled the lead for Peterborough (67') with an assist from Brandon Khela
  • • G. Abbott pulled one back for Mansfield Town in the 84th minute

Lineups

Mansfield Town

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Roberts (G)
  • 4 E. Hewitt (D)
  • 23 A. Oshilaja (D)
  • 6 B. Cargill (D)
  • 20 F. Blake-Tracy (D)
  • 25 L. Reed (M)
  • 13 J. Russell (M)
  • 22 N. Moriah-Welsh (M)
  • 27 L. Bolton (M)
  • 24 R. Hendry (M)
  • 19 V. Adeboyejo (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 S. McLaughlin
  • 8 A. Lewis
  • 2 K. Knoyle
  • 40 G. Abbott
  • 18 R. Oates
  • 11 W. Evans
  • 44 O. Irow

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bass (G)
  • 33 J. Dornelly (D)
  • 12 T. Lees (D)
  • 26 D. Okagbue (D)
  • 2 C. Johnston (D)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 22 D. O'Brien-Brady (M)
  • 18 C. Hayes (M)
  • 24 J. Morgan
  • 17 K. Lisbie (M)
  • 27 H. Leonard (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 B. Smith
  • 30 P. Kioso
  • 8 B. Khela
  • 15 G. Nevett
  • 11 D. Frith
  • 39 O. Aderoju
  • 42 P. Sykut

Timeline

  1. Mansfield Town
    31' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow Card
    J. Russell

    Foul

  2. Peterborough
    46' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. O'Brien-Brady · On: Brandon Khela
  3. Peterborough
    51' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    Jimmy Morgan

    Foul

  4. Peterborough
    54' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Morgan · Assist: C. Hayes
  5. Mansfield Town
    61' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Cargill · On: S. McLaughlin
  6. Mansfield Town
    61' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Russell · On: G. Abbott
  7. Peterborough
    67' Peterborough Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Leonard · Assist: Brandon Khela
  8. Mansfield Town
    68' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Hendry · On: R. Oates
  9. Mansfield Town
    68' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Adeboyejo · On: W. Evans
  10. Peterborough
    69' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Hayes · On: D. Frith
  11. Mansfield Town
    71' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow Card
    G. Abbott

    Foul

  12. Peterborough
    78' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Leonard · On: O. Aderoju
  13. Peterborough
    78' Peterborough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Morgan · On: P. Sykut
  14. Mansfield Town
    81' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Hewitt · On: O. Irow
  15. Mansfield Town
    84' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Abbott
  16. Peterborough
    90'+5 Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    K. Lisbie

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Mansfield Town Peterborough
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 78% 72%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 26 7
Corners 19 0
Total Passes 435 321
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 8 0
Shots on Target 10 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 341 231
Shots Inside Box 20 5
Saves 1 9
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Morgan at the 54-minute mark gave Peterborough a crucial lead, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Mansfield Town's late goal in the 84th minute by G. Abbott provided a brief spark of hope but was not enough to change the outcome.