Burton Albion FC vs Mansfield Town FC, League One 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Mansfield Town FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 14 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Mansfield Town FC 13 games · 19 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Andrew Ellis (England)
- Assistant 2 Ashley Allen (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 12 | 23 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 13 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Mansfield Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Sep | Oxford United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Sep | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Sep | AFC Wimbledon | H | 4–1 | W |
| 29 Aug | Notts County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Aug | Leicester City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Sep | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Sep | Bradford City AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Sep | Reading FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 30 Aug | Luton Town FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 22 Aug | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Burton Albion FC | Mansfield Town FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #11 |
| 17 | Points | 19 |
| 14 | Played | 13 |
| 4 / 5 / 5 | W / D / L | 5 / 4 / 4 |
| 18 | Scored | 20 |
| 21 | Conceded | 18 |
| -3 | GD | +2 |
| 1.21 | PPG | 1.46 |
| 29% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season
Burton Albion FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Mansfield Town FC this season
Mansfield Town FC this season
Burton Albion FC are 15th (17 pts). Mansfield Town FC are 11th (19 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
6/3
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/3
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Mansfield Town FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
7/4
31-45
2/5
46-60
5/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
| Jack Armer | 3 G | 1 A |
| Finn Delap | 3 G | |
| Matthew Dennis | 1 G | |
| Kgaogelo Chauke | 1 G |
Mansfield Town FC
| Michael Smith | 6 G | 2 A |
| Jonathan Russell | 3 G | 3 A |
| Nathan Moriah-Welsh | 3 G | 2 A |
| Louis Reed | 2 G | |
| Rhys Oates | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Burton Albion FC to score. At the same time, Mansfield Town FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' It’s high time Gary Bowyer made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 16' Adedeji Oshilaja does the damage! The net is bulging and Mansfield Town FC surge ahead!
- 21' That is a card for Mansfield Town FC. Elliot Hewitt will be fuming at that decision.
- 23' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ryan Sweeney.
- 28' The Scotland Jack Armer breaks the deadlock on 28 minutes. 1-1!
- 33' Mansfield Town FC come into this ranked 17 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 38' Mansfield Town FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Lucas Akins scoring 1 goals.
- 39' It’s a booking for Burton Albion FC player. Will Collar gets a card.
- 40' Sensational shot from Michael Smith. Mansfield Town FC is back in the lead.
- 45' A quiet spell here at Pirelli Stadium. Burton Albion FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' Kyle Knoyle gets the nod from Mansfield Town FC. He replaces Elliot Hewitt and will look to change the dynamic.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Louis Reed on 49.
- 53' A tactical swap from Mansfield Town FC — Rhys Oates on, Liam Thompson off on 53 minutes.
- 58' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 59' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Michael Smith.
- 62' Will Collar makes way for Sulyman Krubally at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Burton Albion FC.
- 63' The Burton Albion FC bench stirs into life. Harvey Araujo is withdrawn and Kain Adom gets his opportunity.
- 68' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 70' A stunning finish from Lucas Akins — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 75' It is a substitution in Mansfield Town FC team. Stephen McLaughlin is replaced by Frazer Blake-Tracy on 75 minute.
- 80' Burton Albion FC currently sit 11 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 82' It is a substitution in Burton Albion FC team. Raphael Borges Rodrigues is replaced by Emeka Adiele on 82 minute.
- 87' Louis Reed is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Mansfield Town FC so far.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Frazer Blake-Tracy.
- The points are shared — Burton Albion FC 2-2 Mansfield Town FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
14
Will Collar ↓ Sulyman Krubally 62'
- 16
- 34
- 15
- 17
- 3
- 4
- 8
-
18
Caylan Vickers ↓ Matthew Dennis 63'
-
24
Harvey Araujo ↓ Kain Adom 63'
Bench
-
19
Matthew Dennis ↑ 63'
- 20
-
29
Kain Adom ↑ 63'
- 27
-
23
Emeka Adiele ↑ 82'
-
41
Sulyman Krubally ↑ 62'
- 40
Coach
Gary Bowyer
Mansfield Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 1
- 3
- 14
- 25
- 5
-
16
Liam Thompson ↓ Rhys Oates 53'
- 22
- 24
- 23
-
4
Elliot Hewitt ↓ Kyle Knoyle 46'
Bench
- 21
- 7
-
2
Kyle Knoyle ↑ 46'
- 9
-
18
Rhys Oates ↑ 53'
- 8
-
20
Frazer Blake-Tracy ↑ 75'
Coach
Nigel Clough
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy Bodin | 2 |
| Ben Whitfield | 1 |
| Lee Gregory | 1 |
| Will Evans | 1 |
| Owen Dodgson | 1 |
| Jack Armer | 1 |
| Lucas Akins | 1 |
| Michael Smith | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2026-09-19
Burton Albion FC
2–2
Mansfield Town FC
D
2026-09-12
Oxford United FC
3–0
Burton Albion FC
L
2026-09-05
Burton Albion FC
2–2
Cambridge United FC
D
2026-09-02
Burton Albion FC
4–1
AFC Wimbledon
W
2026-08-29
Notts County FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
L
2026-08-22
Leicester City FC
1–2
Burton Albion FC
W
Mansfield Town FC Form
2026-09-19
Burton Albion FC
2–2
Mansfield Town FC
D
2026-09-12
Mansfield Town FC
0–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2026-09-05
Bradford City AFC
1–0
Mansfield Town FC
L
2026-09-02
Reading FC
5–0
Mansfield Town FC
L
2026-08-30
Mansfield Town FC
5–2
Luton Town FC
W
2026-08-22
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Mansfield Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.85
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Mansfield Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Mansfield Town FC
54%
Burton Albion FC or Mansfield Town FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.1%
1 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Mansfield Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Mansfield Town FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

