Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Colchester
Match Time & Date:
16/09/2023
16:00
Prediction: 1-2
Mansfield
Colchester will look to build on a 2-0 win over Tranmere when they face Mansfield in the League Two round 8. The U’s are eyeing their only third win of the season and, no doubt, the weekend triumph gave them a confidence boost. Talented forward Bradley Ihionvein is pushing for a rare start after scoring off the bench in the last league match.
Meanwhile, the Yellows outplayed Accrington 3-0 on Matchday 7, with the team climbing to automatic promotion berth. Mansfield are more of a team than Colchester and given their three-game winning run against the U’s, away triumph should be considered. Barring any fresh injury worries, experienced tactician Nigel Clough is unlikely to make changes to the team that outclassed Accrington at the weekend. In their last encounter in the English fourth tier Mansfield Town defeated Colchester United 2-0.
Highlighted Player (Tommy Smith):
Tommy Smith is a left-footed defender who plays at centre back. Smith is capable of playing as left back as well and he represents New Zealand on the international stage. He was born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, but seeing that he was resided in New Zealand he was eligible to play for both England and All Whites.
The New Zealand international played for the likes of Crewe Alexandra, North Shore United and Ipswich Town during his youth career and he made his debut for the first team in Ipswich’s 2-1 defeat to Preston North End in the opening match of the 2008/2009 campaign.
Tommy Smith impressed in the 2013/2014 Championship campaign with the Tractor Boys as he scored 6 goals in 45 league appearances for the club. Speaking of his international career, Smith made his full New Zealand debut on 3 March, 2010 in a 2-0 loss to Mexico. He scored his first goal for the All Whites in the 2014 World Cup qualifier against Fiji. Smith was born on 31 March 1990.
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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