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country flag League 2 Round 38
Mansfield Town vs. Lincoln City
Mon 18 March 2019 19:45
Referee
G. Scott
Weather at KO
weather icon Mostly Cloudy  8oC | Precip: 11% (0 mm) | Wind 2.8 m/s
Travel Info
2 hours coach
Distance
58 KM (Distance Matrix)

Mansfield Town

Last updated: Tue 19 March 2019 09:06
In Brief

Stags held to a goal-less draw away at Crawley Town in midweek; Matt Preston and Ryan Sweeney rated doubtful.

Looking Back

Mansfield Town claimed a point in a goal-less draw with Crawley Town at the Broadfield Stadium.

They have the best defensive record in the division having conceded just 30 goals in 37 matches.

Manager David Flitcroft made five changes to his starting line-up in midweek.

Conrad Logan, Ben Turner, Gethin Jones, Alex MacDonald and Tyler Walker were all handed recalls to the side.

Jordan Smith, Will Atkinson, Willem Tomlinson and Nicky Ajose dropped to the bench whilst Ryan Sweeney missed out through injury.

Looking Ahead

Flitcroft will check on the fitness of Matt Preston (knee) and Ryan Sweeney (concussion).

Lewis Gibbens (dislocated shoulder), Danny Rose (fractured jaw) and Nyle Blake (hamstring) remain sidelined.

Hayden White (broken leg) and Craig Davies (ankle surgery) have been ruled-out for the rest of the season.

Bobby Olejnik (ACL) and Jordan Graham (knee surgery) will also miss the rest of the season.

Points of Interest

The two sides shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw when they last met at Sincil Bank in November.

Lincoln City

Last updated: Tue 19 March 2019 09:06
In Brief

Imps stay top following midweek home win over Oldham Athletic; no new injury concerns; Jason Shackell and Lee Freckington doubtful.

Looking Back

Lincoln City remain top of the table after beating ten-man Oldham Athletic 2-0 at Sincil Bank.

They are now unbeaten in their last 14 league matches, winning seven and drawing seven.

Manager Danny Cowley made two changes to his starting line-up in midweek.

Cian Bolger and Tom Pett were both handed recalls to the side.

They replaced Michael O'Connor, who dropped to the bench and Jason Shackell, who missed out through injury.

James Wilson was recalled to the bench but there was no place in the squad again for Lee Angol.

Looking Ahead

Cowley has no new injury concerns and will check on the fitness of Jason Shackell (hamstring) and Lee Frecklington (groin).

Sam Habergham continues his rehabilitation following knee surgery and will miss the entire season.

Points of Interest

The two sides shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw when they last met at Sincil Bank in November.

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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Henri Wilder (Defender, Lewes, Loan recalled), Lewis Gibbens (Defender, Boston United, Loan ended)
Transfer in
  • Matt Gilks (Goalkeeper, Scunthorpe United)
Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Henri Wilder (Defender, Lewes, Loan recalled), Lewis Gibbens (Defender, Boston United, Loan ended)

Lincoln City

Last updated: Tue 19 March 2019 09:06
In Brief

Imps stay top following midweek home win over Oldham Athletic; no new injury concerns; Jason Shackell and Lee Freckington doubtful.

Looking Back

Lincoln City remain top of the table after beating ten-man Oldham Athletic 2-0 at Sincil Bank.

They are now unbeaten in their last 14 league matches, winning seven and drawing seven.

Manager Danny Cowley made two changes to his starting line-up in midweek.

Cian Bolger and Tom Pett were both handed recalls to the side.

They replaced Michael O'Connor, who dropped to the bench and Jason Shackell, who missed out through injury.

James Wilson was recalled to the bench but there was no place in the squad again for Lee Angol.

Looking Ahead

Cowley has no new injury concerns and will check on the fitness of Jason Shackell (hamstring) and Lee Frecklington (groin).

Sam Habergham continues his rehabilitation following knee surgery and will miss the entire season.

Points of Interest

The two sides shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw when they last met at Sincil Bank in November.

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Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Matt Gilks (Goalkeeper, Scunthorpe United)

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75% - Chance of availability
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Game Score
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Round 13
Tranmere Rovers - Macclesfield Town 1 - 0
Round 18
Milton Keynes Dons - Macclesfield Town 2 - 0
Round 38
Mansfield Town - Lincoln City 1 - 1
Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (1)
Newport County - Mansfield Town 1 - 1
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Round Play-Off 1/2 Final (2)
Forest Green Rovers - Tranmere Rovers 1 - 1
Round Play-Off Final
Newport County - Tranmere Rovers 0 - 1
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