Watch as Peterborough squares off against Mansfield Town in the England League One on 28.04.2026. This match is expected to be a close and thrilling encounter, with both teams equally poised to take the win. We’ve explored the strengths and potential pitfalls of Peterborough and Mansfield Town, providing a detailed prediction that could guide your betting choices. Check our analysis to make the most informed decisions on this evenly matched contest.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Reading | 45 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 64/59 | 63 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town | 44 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 57/46 | 61 |
| 12 | Wycombe | 45 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 66/56 | 60 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 45 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 51/68 | 53 |
| 19 | Peterborough | 44 | 15 | 7 | 22 | 63/65 | 52 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 45 | 14 | 9 | 22 | 57/69 | 51 |
Key Player Statistics: Peterborough vs Mansfield Town
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Stockport County | Peterborough | 25.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| League One | Peterborough | Burton Albion | 19.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Peterborough | Port Vale | 16.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| League One | Blackpool | Peterborough | 11.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| League One | Peterborough | Cardiff | 06.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Luton | Peterborough | 03.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| League One | AFC Wimbledon | Peterborough | 21.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Peterborough | Rotherham | 17.03.2026 | 5-0 |
| League One | Leyton Orient | Peterborough | 14.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| League One | Northampton | Peterborough | 28.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| League One | Leyton Orient | Mansfield Town | 14.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League One | Wigan | Mansfield Town | 11.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| League One | Mansfield Town | Burton Albion | 06.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League One | Doncaster | Mansfield Town | 03.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| League One | Mansfield Town | Northampton | 21.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| League One | Bradford | Mansfield Town | 17.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Mansfield Town | Barnsley | 14.03.2026 | 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
There's something beautifully chaotic about a relegation six-pointer that neither side truly wants to play. Peterborough host Mansfield Town in what could be a genuinely pivotal League One clash, and I'll be honest — this one has all the ingredients of a proper nervy afternoon at London Road.
Peterborough sit 19th with 52 points from 44 games. That's a precarious position. Their goals-for column looks decent at 63, but 65 conceded tells the real story — this is a side that entertains but leaks. Mansfield are 11th with 61 points, meaning they arrive with breathing room and confidence. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a meaningless mid-table visit. Mansfield have everything to play for in terms of momentum.
Here's what you need to watch for — Peterborough's form has been shocking recently. One win in their last six league games, with losses to Stockport, Blackpool, and Port Vale. They were battered 3-1 twice in that stretch. The home crowd will be anxious from the first whistle.
Mansfield, meanwhile, have been quietly building. Four goals at Huddersfield last week. A win at Stockport before that. They've found real momentum at exactly the right time. That Huddersfield performance in particular screamed of a team hitting top gear.
The head-to-head record is a genuine eye-opener. Mansfield won 4-2 at home last April, then Peterborough won 3-0 at London Road on Boxing Day 2024. But most recently? Mansfield lost 1-2 at home to Peterborough back in February. This rivalry flips constantly. Goals always seem to follow these two around.
That's your surprising statistical insight right there — every competitive meeting between these sides in the last two years has produced at least three goals. Every single one. The Both Teams to Score market looks genuinely attractive here, and Over 2.5 Goals at the odds available feels like strong value.
H. Leonard leads Peterborough's attack with 15 goals this season. He's their danger man. If he fires, Posh have a chance. But Mansfield's defensive record of 46 conceded is meaningfully better than Peterborough's 65. That gap matters.
My bold prediction? Mansfield win 2-1, with Leonard grabbing a consolation. Mansfield's top scorer might well open the scoring before the half-hour mark — watch that first goalscorer market closely.
The bookmakers have this perfectly split at 2.52 each way, but I see genuine value on Mansfield. A team in form, with a superior defensive record, visiting a side fighting relegation anxiety? That's not a coin flip. That's an edge.
Saturday afternoon. London Road under pressure. Football at its rawest. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Collins | England | 26 | Midfielder | 174 | 72 |
| T. Lees | England | 35 | Defender | 183 | 73 |
| R. Adebisi | England | 25 | Defender | 175 | 73 |
| C. Johnston | Northern Ireland | 23 | Defender | 175 | 64 |
| C. Hayes | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Midfielder | 170 | 73 |
| V. Reyes | Chile | 22 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 84 |
| W. Blackmore | England | 23 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 75 |
| H. Leonard | England | 22 | Attacker | 184 | n/a |
| K. Lolos | Greece | 24 | Midfielder | 188 | 78 |
| B. Smith | England | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| G. Lindgren | Sweden | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| B. Khela | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Morgan | England | 20 | Attacker | 180 | 70 |
| James Dornelly | England | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Donay O'Brien-Brady | England | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Joseph Andrews | Wales | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. Lisbie | England | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| G. Nevett | Wales | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Harley Mills | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Lucca Mendonça | Brazil | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Sweeney | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | 193 | 87 |
| J. Bowery | England | 34 | Defender | 185 | 76 |
| G. Maris | England | 30 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| E. Hewitt | Wales | 31 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| A. Lewis | Wales | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 85 |
| S. McLaughlin | Republic of Ireland | 35 | Defender | 178 | 76 |
| L. Roberts | England | 31 | Goalkeeper | 183 cm | 82 kg |
| D. Dwyer | USA | 35 | Attacker | 174 | 82 |
| W. Evans | Wales | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 82 |
| F. Blake-Tracy | England | 30 | Defender | 183 | 64 |
| N. Moriah-Welsh | Guyana | 24 | Midfielder | 172 | 65 |
| Joseph Charles Gardner | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Kyle James McAdam | England | 21 | Midfielder | 184 cm | n/a |
| O. Mason | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Max Dickov | England | 24 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| T. Anderson | England | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Finn Flanagan | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Taylor | England | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Hartmann | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Mila Shaw | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
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