Mark your calendars for 22.08.2026 when Peterborough meets Mansfield Town in a pivotal England League One match. The stakes are high as both teams have shown comparable prowess. Our in-depth analysis includes tactical previews, player spotlights, and historical data. After reading our prediction, why not make the match even more exciting by placing a bet?
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sheffield Wednesday | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 7 | Mansfield Town | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 8 | Bromley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 |
| 22 | Plymouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
| 24 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/3 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Peterborough vs Mansfield Town
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x 1 x 5Peterborough vs Mansfield Town Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Peterborough | Mansfield Town | 28.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League One | Mansfield Town | Peterborough | 10.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| League One | Mansfield Town | Peterborough | 30.04.2025 | 4-2 |
| League One | Peterborough | Mansfield Town | 26.12.2024 | 0-3 |
| League Cup | Mansfield Town | Peterborough | 26.09.2023 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Mansfield Town | Peterborough | 11.08.2020 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Bradford | Peterborough | 15.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| League Cup | Bristol Rovers | Peterborough | 08.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Peterborough | West Brom | 01.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | York | Peterborough | 28.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Boston United | Peterborough | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Peterborough Sports | Peterborough | 22.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Colchester | Peterborough | 21.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Peterborough | NEOM | 17.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| League One | Peterborough | Doncaster | 02.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| League One | Peterborough | Mansfield Town | 28.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Mansfield Town | Doncaster | 15.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Cup | Mansfield Town | Sheffield Utd | 09.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Mansfield Town | Derby | 31.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Alfreton Town | Mansfield Town | 28.07.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Barrow | Mansfield Town | 18.07.2026 | 4-3 |
| League One | Mansfield Town | Cardiff | 02.05.2026 | 5-4 |
| League One | Peterborough | Mansfield Town | 28.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League One | Huddersfield | Mansfield Town | 25.04.2026 | 1-4 |
| League One | Stockport County | Mansfield Town | 21.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| League One | Mansfield Town | Luton | 18.04.2026 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Peterborough VS Mansfield Town
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Peterborough vs Mansfield Town
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Peterborough vs Mansfield Town
This one has needle. Peterborough versus Mansfield Town in League One, and the stakes could not feel more different for these two clubs right now.
Peterborough sit in 23rd place after a 2-0 opening-day defeat to Bradford. That is relegation territory already, and the pressure is real. Mansfield, meanwhile, are flying in 7th after beating Doncaster 2-1 on matchday one. The contrast in momentum is stark.
Don't be fooled by the home advantage narrative here. The head-to-head record tells a different story. Mansfield hammered Peterborough 4-2 in their own backyard last season and then thumped them 3-0 at London Road on Boxing Day 2024. Peterborough have not beaten Mansfield in a competitive home fixture in recent memory. That is not a small detail. That is a pattern worth taking seriously.
Here's what you need to watch for tactically. Peterborough's top scorer H. Leonard bagged 16 goals last season and will be the focal point of everything the home side do going forward. But if Mansfield can cut off the supply lines to Leonard early, Peterborough look thin on alternatives. J. Morgan has 12 goals to his name but played zero matches last season, which raises real questions about his fitness and availability.
Here is the surprising stat that most people will miss. Peterborough lost their last three competitive home games before this season started, conceding 9 goals across those matches. Their home form collapsed completely in the run-in last term. Mansfield, by contrast, ended the previous season scoring 5 goals in their final League One home game. One side is low on confidence. The other is buzzing.
The bookmakers price Mansfield as favourites at 2.40, with Peterborough at 2.66. I think the away win is genuinely underpriced given everything the data shows. The Both Teams to Score market also looks interesting given Mansfield's attacking firepower and Peterborough's defensive vulnerability. I would not be surprised to see R. Sweeney pick up a booking either, given his disciplinary record of five yellows and a red in just 31 matches.
My prediction: Mansfield win this 2-1. Leonard grabs a consolation for Peterborough, but the visitors have too much momentum and too much history on their side.
Saturday evening at London Road. A struggling home side against a team that has owned this fixture. Get your popcorn ready.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Bass | England | 28 | Goalkeeper | 191 cm | 72 kg |
| T. O'Connor | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 186 | 77 |
| C. Johnston | Northern Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 175 | 64 |
| O. Edwards | England | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| E. Weir | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| C. Conn-Clarke | Northern Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| H. Leonard | England | 22 | Attacker | 184 | n/a |
| D. Okagbue | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Defender | 184 cm | n/a |
| B. Woods | England | 23 | Midfielder | 177 | n/a |
| B. Khela | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Harrison Jones | England | 21 | Midfielder | 178 | 68 |
| C. Andeng Ndi | Cameroon | 23 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| James Dornelly | England | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Harley Mills | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| David Kamara | England | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Lucca Mendonça | Brazil | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Bolu Shofowoke | England | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| P. Sykut | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Ejiro Abbey | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Sweeney | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | 193 | 87 |
| K. Knoyle | England | 29 | Defender | 173 | 63 |
| R. Oates | England | 31 | Attacker | 183 | 74 |
| G. Maris | England | 30 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| E. Hewitt | Wales | 32 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| H. Lewis | England | 28 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 77 |
| D. McGoldrick | Republic of Ireland | 38 | Attacker | 183 cm | 74 kg |
| T. Roberts | Wales | 27 | Attacker | 180 | 75 |
| M. Smith | England | 34 | Attacker | 180 | 71 |
| L. Reed | England | 29 | Midfielder | 173 | 60 |
| L. Akins | Grenada | 37 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| S. McLaughlin | Republic of Ireland | 36 | Midfielder | 178 | 76 |
| A. Oshilaja | England | 33 | Defender | 181 | 75 |
| L. Roberts | England | 31 | Goalkeeper | 183 cm | 82 kg |
| F. Blake-Tracy | England | 30 | Defender | 183 | 64 |
| R. Hendry | Scotland | 28 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 73 kg |
| J. Russell | Jamaica | 25 | Midfielder | 195 | 81 |
| L. Thompson | England | 24 | Midfielder | 173 | 68 |
| N. Moriah-Welsh | Guyana | 24 | Midfielder | 172 | 65 |
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