Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Colchester
Match Time & Date:
17/08/2021
11:45 AM
Prediction: 0-1
Mansfield
Colchester United and Mansfield Town face each other at Colchester Community Stadium in what is expected to be a close encounter. The U’s have been struggling in front of goal at the start of the season, with the team failing to find the net in matches against Carlisle (0-0) and Northampton (0-1). Hayden Mullins should opt to make changes to the team that suffered the loss at the weekend, with all Chilvers, Hannant, and Sears pushing for a start.
The Yellows, on the other hand, aim to keep their 100% record in the new League Two campaign intact. Mansfield did well to beat Newport 2-1 in their second game of the season, and they should take advantage of Colchester’s poor form. In their last meeting in the English fourth tier the two teams played out a 2-2 draw.
Highlighted Player (Ben Stevenson):
Ben Stevenson is a product of a Coventry City football academy who plays for Colchester United as a midfielder. Born in Leicester on March 23, 1997, Stevenson started his senior career at Coventry City and made his debut with the Sky Blues on August 9, 2016, in the League Cup game against Portsmouth.
The English footballer moved to Wolverhampton in the 2018/2019 season, but he did not see any game action in the league with the Wolves. After ending his loan spells with Colchester United and Jumilla, Ben Stevenson signed a permanent two-and-a-half year contract with the U’s on January 30, 2019. He made his second debut for Colchester United against Northampton Town on February 2, 2019.
His primary position is central midfield, but he is capable of producing good performances as a defensive midfielder as well. His preferred foot is right, and he wears the number 24 shirt at Colchester.
Highlighted Team (Mansfield):
Founded in 1897, Mansfield Town are a professional club that compete in the League 2, the English fourth tier. The Stags are well known for their yellow shirts and blue shorts, while the colour of their away kit is black. Field Mill is the club’s home ground, the stadium with the capacity of 9,186.
The venue was built back in 1861 and renovated in 1999. Chesterfield and Notts County are regarded as the club’s fiercest rivals. Mansfield Town did well to win the Football League Trophy in 1986/1987 season, with the team beating Bristol City on penalties at Wembley Stadium.
The two teams played out a 1-1 draw in the regular time, with Kevin Kent and Glyn Riley scoring for Mansfield Town and Bristol City respectively. Goalkeeper Rod Arnold is the player with most appearances as he played 513 games for the Stags in all competitions.
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