Match report

Mansfield Town Defeats Northampton 1-0 in League Two Clash

Northampton
Northampton
0–1
FT
Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town
May 18, 2022

Mansfield Town secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Northampton in their League Two encounter. The victory was sealed by S. McLaughlin's goal from an assist by E. Hewitt at the 32nd minute, which proved decisive as neither side could find an equalizer or additional goals despite several chances.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Northampton 0–1 Mansfield Town
  • • Goal: S. McLaughlin (32') assisted by E. Hewitt
  • • Yellow Cards: John-Joe O'Toole (53'), K. Wallace (63'), Mitchell Pinnock (87'), F. Horsfall (90+2)
  • • Substitutions for Northampton: Joseph Mills on D. Rose (65'), J. Eppiah on C. Zimba (68')
  • • Substitutions for Mansfield Town: S. Quinn on G. Lapslie (82'), O. Clarke on K. Wallace (85')

Lineups

Northampton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Roberts (G)
  • 23 J. Mills (D)
  • 5 J. Guthrie (D)
  • 6 F. Horsfall (D)
  • 14 A. Koiki (D)
  • 11 M. Pinnock (M)
  • 4 J. Sowerby (M)
  • 17 S. McWilliams (M)
  • 7 S. Hoskins (M)
  • 21 J. Eppiah (M)
  • 24 L. Appéré (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. Rose
  • 18 C. Zimba
  • 26 J. Maxted
  • 2 M. Harriman
  • 35 M. Dyche
  • 19 I. Kanu
  • 8 P. Lewis

Mansfield Town

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Bishop (G)
  • 14 J. Perch (D)
  • 4 E. Hewitt (D)
  • 18 R. Oates (F)
  • 16 S. Quinn (M)
  • 35 J. O'Toole (M)
  • 3 S. McLaughlin (D)
  • 23 K. Wallace (M)
  • 34 L. Akins (F)
  • 9 J. Bowery (F)
  • 12 O. Hawkins (D)

Substitutes

  • 32 G. Lapslie
  • 8 O. Clarke
  • 6 F. Rawson
  • 7 J. Murphy
  • 24 M. Štěch
  • 25 R. Stirk
  • 44 M. Longstaff

Timeline

  1. Mansfield Town
    32' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal Goal
    S. McLaughlin · Assist: E. Hewitt
  2. Mansfield Town
    53' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow Card
    John-Joe O'Toole

    Foul

  3. Mansfield Town
    63' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow Card
    K. Wallace

    Foul

  4. Northampton
    65' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joseph Mills · On: D. Rose
  5. Northampton
    68' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Eppiah · On: C. Zimba
  6. Mansfield Town
    82' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Quinn · On: G. Lapslie
  7. Mansfield Town
    85' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Wallace · On: O. Clarke
  8. Northampton
    87' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    Mitchell Pinnock

    Foul

  9. Northampton
    90'+2 Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    F. Horsfall

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Northampton Mansfield Town
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 67% 48%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 6
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 406 256
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 9 3
Shots on Target 1 1
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 271 122
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 7 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by McLaughlin in the 32nd minute was a turning point, giving Mansfield Town control and confidence throughout the game.
  • ▸ Northampton's inability to capitalize on several opportunities allowed Mansfield to maintain their lead, despite facing pressure late into the match.