Match report
Mansfield Town Defeats Gillingham 2-1 in League Two Thriller
Mansfield Town
2–1
FT
Gillingham
Apr 20, 2024
Mansfield Town secured a vital 2-1 victory against Gillingham in League Two action, overcoming an early goal from Timothée Dieng to claim all three points. Goals from D. Keillor-Dunn and S. McLaughlin turned the tide for Mansfield, who now look towards climbing up the league table.
Key Facts
- • Timothée Dieng scored for Gillingham in the 19th minute.
- • D. Keillor-Dunn equalized for Mansfield Town in the 77th minute.
- • S. McLaughlin secured the win with a goal in the 80th minute.
- • H. Boateng and D. Jefferies received yellow cards for Mansfield Town and Gillingham, respectively.
Lineups
Mansfield Town
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 C. Pym (G)
- 7 L. Akins (D)
- 14 A. Flint (D)
- 9 J. Bowery (D)
- 3 S. McLaughlin (D)
- 44 H. Boateng (M)
- 25 L. Reed (M)
- 15 A. Lewis (M)
- 10 G. Maris (M)
- 20 T. Nichols (F)
- 12 J. Gale (F)
Substitutes
- 8 O. Clarke
- 40 D. Keillor-Dunn
- 16 S. Quinn
- 11 C. MacDonald
- 19 G. Cooper
- 4 E. Hewitt
- 13 S. Flinders
Gillingham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 25 J. Turner (G)
- 24 R. Hutton (D)
- 5 M. Ehmer (D)
- 4 C. Masterson (D)
- 3 M. Clark (D)
- 38 T. Dieng (M)
- 18 E. Coleman (M)
- 23 C. Mahoney (M)
- 11 D. Jefferies (M)
- 8 J. Williams (M)
- 9 J. Andrews (F)
Substitutes
- 14 R. McKenzie
- 22 S. Ogie
- 47 J. Walker
- 12 O. Hawkins
- 13 S. Malone
- 17 J. Clarke
- 1 G. Morris
Timeline
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19' Gillingham Goal · Normal GoalTimothée Dieng -
30' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow CardH. BoatengFoul
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56' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Lewis · On: O. Clarke -
56' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Maris · On: D. Keillor-Dunn -
56' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Boateng · On: S. Quinn -
59' Gillingham subst · Substitution 1Off: Jonathan Williams · On: R. McKenzie -
64' Gillingham Card · Yellow CardD. JefferiesFoul
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70' Gillingham subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Jefferies · On: S. Ogie -
70' Gillingham subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Mahoney · On: J. Walker -
76' Gillingham subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Andrews · On: O. Hawkins -
76' Gillingham subst · Substitution 5Off: Max Clark · On: S. Malone -
77' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal GoalD. Keillor-Dunn · Assist: T. Nichols -
80' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal GoalS. McLaughlin · Assist: S. Quinn -
85' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Gale · On: C. MacDonald -
86' Gillingham Card · Yellow CardM. EhmerArgument
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90'+2 Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 5Off: S. McLaughlin · On: G. Cooper
Match Stats
| Stat | Mansfield Town | Gillingham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 65% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 22 | 7 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 540 | 350 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 11 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Accurate Passes | 435 | 229 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 6 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 11 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Mansfield's introduction of multiple substitutes at the half-hour mark rejuvenated their attack.
- ▸ Keillor-Dunn's equalizer in the 77th minute shifted momentum towards Mansfield Town, leading to McLaughlin’s winning goal just minutes later.