Huddersfield Town AFC vs Mansfield Town FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Huddersfield Town AFC vs Mansfield Town FC — League One at John Smith's Stadium.
- Huddersfield Town AFC 7 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Mansfield Town FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ross Joyce
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Mansfield Town FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 18 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 14 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 06 Apr | Leyton Orient FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | Reading FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | Stockport County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Luton Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Apr | Leyton Orient FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Huddersfield Town AFC | Mansfield Town FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #17 |
| 12 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 3 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 11 | Scored | 10 |
| 6 | Conceded | 13 |
| +5 | GD | -3 |
| 1.71 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 43% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Huddersfield Town AFC this season
Huddersfield Town AFC this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Mansfield Town FC this season
Mansfield Town FC this season
Huddersfield Town AFC are 6th (12 pts). Mansfield Town FC are 17th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Huddersfield Town AFC
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Mansfield Town FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
3/2
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
2/–
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Huddersfield Town AFC
| Joe Taylor | 5 G | 1 A |
| Derensili Sanches Fernandes | 2 G | 3 A |
| Bojan Radulovic | 2 G | 1 A |
Mansfield Town FC
| Nathan Moriah-Welsh | 2 G | 2 A |
| Jonathan Russell | 2 G | 1 A |
| Michael Smith | 2 G | |
| Louis Reed | 2 G | |
| Rhys Oates | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Huddersfield Town AFC launch into their encounter with Mansfield Town FC.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nigel Clough will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Mansfield Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' GOAL! Lucas Akins fires home to make it 0-1!
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' A tactical swap from Huddersfield Town AFC — Alfie May on, David Kasumu off on 30 minutes.
- 35' Huddersfield Town AFC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 40' A quiet spell here at John Smith's Stadium. Huddersfield Town AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 42' That is a card for Mansfield Town FC. Jonathan Russell will be fuming at that decision.
- 43' Murray Wallace has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 43 minutes.
- 46' The crowd applauds Jak Alnwick as he leaves the pitch. Nikola Tzanev steps in for Huddersfield Town AFC.
- 51' A goal from the Scotland international Regan Hendry! He fires home on 51 to make it 1-2!
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' A change in the Mansfield Town FC ranks — Tyler Roberts exits the field as Oliver Irow enters on 57.
- 58' Fresh legs for Huddersfield Town AFC! Antony Evans comes on to replace George Sebine.
- 60' Marcus Harness makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Huddersfield Town AFC are in front.
- 64' Oliver Irow catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 64.
- 65' Brilliant from the forward! Oliver Irow makes it 2-3 with a superb finish on 65.
- 68' A change in the Mansfield Town FC ranks — Rhys Oates exits the field as Will Evans enters on 68.
- 73' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Huddersfield Town AFC and Mansfield Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 78' Huddersfield Town AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 80' Fresh legs for Huddersfield Town AFC! Marcus McGuane comes on to replace Marcus Harness.
- 85' Elliot Hartmann has so much to prove this time. He replaces Stephen McLaughlin on 85 minute.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Marcus McGuane.
- It finishes all square. Huddersfield Town AFC and Mansfield Town FC share the spoils 1-4.
Lineups
Huddersfield Town AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
David Kasumu ↓ Alfie May 30'
- 2
- 3
- 19
-
10
Marcus Harness ↓ Marcus McGuane 80'
- 4
-
31
Jak Alnwick ↓ Nikola Tzanev 46'
- 23
- 8
-
5
Joe Low ↓ Will Alves 46'
-
42
George Sebine ↓ Antony Evans 58'
Bench
-
26
Alfie May ↑ 30'
- 15
-
17
Marcus McGuane ↑ 80'
-
21
Antony Evans ↑ 58'
- 24
-
27
Will Alves ↑ 46'
-
33
Nikola Tzanev ↑ 46'
Coach
Liam Manning
Mansfield Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
29
Tyler Roberts ↓ Oliver Irow 57'
- 1
- 3
- 25
- 2
- 5
-
18
Rhys Oates ↓ Will Evans 68'
- 20
- 13
- 24
Bench
-
11
Will Evans ↑ 68'
-
22
Nathan Moriah-Welsh ↑ 57'
-
4
Elliot Hewitt ↑ 46'
- 34
- 28
-
32
Elliot Hartmann ↑ 85'
-
44
Oliver Irow ↑ 57'
Coach
Nigel Clough
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ben Wiles | 2 |
| Adedeji Oshilaja | 1 |
| Ruben Roosken | 1 |
| Dom Dwyer | 1 |
| Murray Wallace | 1 |
| Marcus Harness | 1 |
| Lucas Akins | 1 |
| Regan Hendry | 1 |
Head to Head
Huddersfield Town AFC Form
2026-04-25
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–4
Mansfield Town FC
L
2026-04-18
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–3
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2026-04-14
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–1
Cardiff City FC
D
2026-04-11
Huddersfield Town AFC
3–3
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2026-04-06
Leyton Orient FC
1–2
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2026-04-03
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–1
Reading FC
D
Mansfield Town FC Form
2026-04-25
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–4
Mansfield Town FC
W
2026-04-21
Stockport County FC
0–1
Mansfield Town FC
W
2026-04-18
Mansfield Town FC
2–2
Luton Town FC
D
2026-04-14
Leyton Orient FC
0–0
Mansfield Town FC
D
2026-04-11
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Mansfield Town FC
L
2026-04-06
Mansfield Town FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.91
Huddersfield Town AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Mansfield Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Mansfield Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Huddersfield Town AFC or Draw
71%
Draw or Mansfield Town FC
54%
Huddersfield Town AFC or Mansfield Town FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Mansfield Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 0
5%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Huddersfield Town AFC
| Handicap | Huddersfield Town AFC covers | Push | Mansfield Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Huddersfield Town AFC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Mansfield Town FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

