Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Buoyed by a splendid 5-0 win over Barrow, Stevenage will be aiming to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Mansfield in the League Two round 21. The Boro impressed in their last league match, but they need to keep on making progress if they are to secure automatic promotion to League One. Boss Steve Evans is unlikely to make changes to the team that outplayed the Bluebirds at the weekend.
The Yellows, on the other hand, aim to stay in the playoffs berth, but seeing that they have already suffered five losses on the road this term, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the home side. Fit-again midfielder Ollie Clarke is pushing for a start, speaking of the visiting side. In their last meeting in the League Two Mansfield defeated Stevenage 2-0, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge.
Highlighted Player (Jake Taylor):
Jake Taylor is a product of the Reading football academy who plays for Exeter City in the League Two. Taylor spent his youth career at Reading, and he continued wearing the blue and white shirt at senior level.
After scoring two goals in 31 appearances with the Royals in the league, the English footballer spent several seasons on loan at the likes of Aldershot Town, Exeter City, Cheltenham Town, Crawley Town, Leyton Orient, and Motherwell. In 2016 Jake Taylor returned to Exeter City, signing a permanent deal with the St James Park outfit.
Despite being born in Ascot, England, on December 1, 1991, Taylor represents Wales on the international stage. He has ten caps with the Wales U21 team, and he made his debut with the Dragons at the senior level in a 2-1 win over Cyprus on October 13, 2014. His primary position is central midfielder.
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.