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Mansfield Town continued their fantastic run of form as they recorded their fifth successive win in all competitions with a fine 3-1 victory over bottom of the league Scunthorpe United.
Mansfield Town have managed to turn their fortunes around after a poor start to the season that saw them go on a 14-game winless run.
Mansfield Town battled until the very end as goals from John-Joe O’Toole and Ryan Stirk saw the amber and blues record their fourth successive victory.
Mansfield Town come into the game against Stevenage in fine form after their recent FA Cup giant-killing of Sunderland was backed up by a commanding 6-3 victory over Newcastle United’s under-21 side in the Papa John’s Trophy.
Nigel Clough must feel as if a weight has lifted off his shoulders as his Mansfield Town side beat Tranmere Rovers 2-0 to end a winless run of 14 games in all competitions.
Mansfield Town’s winless run dates back to August 14th where they secured their last victory, a 2-1 win over Newport County at the One Call Stadium.
Mansfield Town have announced the signing of experienced defender/midfielder John-Joe O’Toole.
Following their impressive performance against Port Vale, Mansfield Town face another tough test as they travel to St James Park to take on Matt Taylor’s Exeter City side.
Mansfield Town responded tremendously to last weekend’s defeat against Northampton Town with a performance full of heart and desire as they earned a 1-1 draw against Port Vale.
Mansfield Town are in free fall and currently only find themselves above the relegation zone on goal difference.
It was simply poor from Mansfield Town as they were defeated by Northampton Town at Sixfields.
With another two players added onto the long list of injuries and suspensions, Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough needs to somehow guide the amber and blues out of a very sticky situation.
George Maris’ injury in the first half was the biggest talking point as the midfielder was stretchered off midway through the half with Mansfield Town’s injury crisis getting worse.
Ollie Banks’ penalty in the 55th minute and a Ferrand Rawson red card in added time of the second half pilled even more pressure on Mansfield Town as their torrid league form continued.
Exeter City manager Matthew Taylor called for his players to take inspiration from Sam Nombe, who scored for a third consecutive match in the Grecians 2-2 draw with the Saddlers.
Two points from two games would usually be seen as a negative. However, in Mansfield Town’s case, those performances against Rochdale and Leyton Orient respectively stopped the rot as the amber and blues were finally able to pick up some valuable points.
Newport County manager Michael Flynn has left the club this morning on amicable terms.
Exeter City welcome relegation strugglers Walsall to St James Park aiming to extend their unbeaten streak to eight matches.
Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough will hope that the recent home draw against Rochdale has given his side a bit of confidence to turn their recent form around.
Nigel Clough was struck with even more bad news even before the Rochdale game kicked off as James Perch was ruled out for the season due to a fractured skull and Richard Nartey also sustained an injury.
Mansfield Town’s luck on and off the pitch has been awful, to say the least as they hope to shatter their winless run with a positive result against in-form Rochdale.
Another three goals were conceded away from home as defensively Mansfield Town can’t seem to catch a break with their winless streak continuing.
Mansfield Town have struggled for results in recent weeks and the amber and blues will be looking to put it right this time around as they travel to the West Midlands to take on Walsall.
Defensive problems continue as Mansfield Town were well and truly beaten by Harrogate Town and now boast an unwanted record of conceding the joint-most amount of goals so far this season.