Match report

Salford City Draw with Mansfield Town 2-2 in League Two

Salford City
Salford City
2–2
FT
Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town
May 2, 2022

Salford City held off Mansfield Town for a hard-fought 2-2 draw at the Utilita Energy Stadium. The game was characterized by early goals from J. Turnbull and S. McLaughlin, with Matthew Lund adding to Salford's tally before McLaughlin secured an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Salford City scored first through J. Turnbull (2') assisted by Ibou Touray
  • • S. McLaughlin of Mansfield Town equalized with a goal in the 15th minute and added another from a penalty at half-time (+3)
  • • Matthew Lund netted for Salford City (52') after receiving an assist from B. Thomas-Asante
  • • Multiple substitutions and yellow cards marked the latter stages of the match

Lineups

Salford City

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. King (G)
  • 16 J. Turnbull (D)
  • 3 I. Touray (D)
  • 2 D. Love (M)
  • 42 T. Vassell (D)
  • 8 M. Lund (M)
  • 4 J. Lowe (D)
  • 7 R. Watson (M)
  • 17 S. Kelly (M)
  • 19 M. Smith (F)
  • 37 B. Thomas-Asante (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 I. Henderson
  • 10 A. Hunter
  • 14 M. Willock
  • 30 K. N’Mai
  • 6 C. Ndaba
  • 31 J. Torrance
  • 32 L. Shephard

Mansfield Town

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Bishop (G)
  • 14 J. Perch (D)
  • 18 R. Oates (F)
  • 7 J. Murphy (M)
  • 35 J. O'Toole (D)
  • 3 S. McLaughlin (D)
  • 44 M. Longstaff (M)
  • 32 G. Lapslie (M)
  • 34 L. Akins (F)
  • 12 O. Hawkins (D)
  • 10 G. Maris (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 J. Bowery
  • 23 K. Wallace
  • 4 E. Hewitt
  • 24 M. Štěch
  • 25 R. Stirk
  • 8 O. Clarke
  • 6 F. Rawson

Timeline

  1. Salford City
    2' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Turnbull · Assist: Ibou Touray
  2. Mansfield Town
    4' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow Card
    John-Joe O'Toole

    Foul

  3. Salford City
    13' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    J. Turnbull

    Foul

  4. Mansfield Town
    15' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal Goal
    S. McLaughlin
  5. Mansfield Town
    45'+3 Mansfield Town Goal · Penalty
    S. McLaughlin
  6. Salford City
    52' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    Matthew Lund · Assist: B. Thomas-Asante
  7. Salford City
    63' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    D. Love

    Foul

  8. Mansfield Town
    71' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Akins · On: Jordan Bowery
  9. Salford City
    76' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Love · On: I. Henderson
  10. Mansfield Town
    76' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Lapslie · On: K. Wallace
  11. Salford City
    85' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matthew Lund · On: A. Hunter
  12. Salford City
    87' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    S. Kelly

    Foul

  13. Mansfield Town
    89' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Perch · On: E. Hewitt
  14. Salford City
    90'+1 Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    Jason Lowe

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Salford City Mansfield Town
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 70% 74%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 14
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 391 385
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 6 5
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 273 284
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Salford's early lead through J. Turnbull was quickly erased by McLaughlin’s goal in the 15th minute, setting a competitive tone for the match.
  • ▸ The penalty conceded and converted by S. McLaughlin just before halftime gave Mansfield Town the momentum heading into the second half.