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Stat Attack: Notts County vs. Mansfield Town

By Joe Jones

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Notts County and Mansfield Town have met 44 times over the years, the first fixture coming in October 1937, a 2-0 win for the Magpies in Division Three (South).

Out of the 44 games, Notts have the upper hand with 17 wins, 14 defeats, and 13 draws.

Between 1989 and 2001, the two sides met six times – and Notts won each time.

It’s not been quite so good for Notts in recent years though – we’ve won just twice in our last 10 meetings, with four defeats and four draws.

 

Our last meeting was a win though, the Stags beaten 2-0 at Meadow Lane in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy just under a year ago.

The Stags were formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans, changing their name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910.

Mansfield won the Football League Trophy in 1987, in their first game at Wembley Stadium. After a 1–1 draw with Bristol City, they won the cup 5–4 in the deciding penalty shootout, thanks to Kevin Hitchcock saving two penalties.

That remains the only cup win in their history, though they did win the Division Four title in 1974-75, Division Three two seasons later, and the Conference in 2012-13.

 

Famous people from Mansfield include Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington, media presenter Richard Bacon, FA Cup-winning goalkeeper Steve Ogrizovic and award-winning fashion designer Elspeth Gibson.

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Mawouna Amevor will be serving the second of a three-match suspension after being sent off on the opening day at Stevenage. Gill Swerts is also out after being red carded in the League Cup game at Huddersfield.

There is a slight doubt over striker Jon Stead, who came off against the Terriers after hurting his back in a fall, and Liam Noble is also rumoured to be nursing an injury.

Mansfield, meanwhile, will be without Lee Collins due to a foot injury, the defender currently wearing a protective boot.

Striker Matt Green missed out the Stags’ League Cup defeat at Sheffield Wednesday through injury and is expected to be out at Meadow Lane.

Midfielder Matty Blair, out of contract at Field Mill, is reportedly making good progress from a serious knee injury and could sign a new deal.

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    Chris

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    I'm still confident about the game despite the injury rumours, I think Spencer can come in but it's nice to have this game at this stage. Any other day, it may have killed things but Friday is pretty decent and hopefully we get a few down to the lane.

    Mansfield should bring a decent amount in terms of numbers.

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    NCRichie

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    So early on and we are already plagued by suspensions, injuries and playing missing in action. What's happened the the left back we signed from Derby and Adams? Our squad should have the quality we need.

    Yet I must say Stead being absent will be a major blow, as will Noble. 

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    CliftonMagpie

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    The injuries and suspensions dont worry me.

    I am more interested to see what some of the other players have to offer and I think even the weakest squad could beat Mansfield on their day.

    Grand Master

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    We did not fear Huddersfield, so why fear Mansfield?

    Injuries, suspensions or absentee players are not a worry. Notts will put on a display that all the home fans have wanted and I am sure we will go home happy.

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    AmericanPie

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    So early on and we are already plagued by suspensions, injuries and playing missing in action. What's happened the the left back we signed from Derby and Adams? Our squad should have the quality we need.

    Yet I must say Stead being absent will be a major blow, as will Noble. 

    Armovor was supposed to be a right back? Why are we playing him as a left back? I think I read somewhere Adams has a knock and the other lad who knows. We do need cut down the suspensions, after this game I wonder what the selection will be like.

    I will take the three points now though.

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    magpiejue

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    Discipline needs tightening up at Notts, not good suspensions already.


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