Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Wrexham will look to recover from the FA Cup loss to Harrogate when they take on Mansfield Town in the League One round 15. The Red Dragons failed to win the previous three games in all competitions, but they are still seen as favourites to beat Mansfield at Racecourse Ground. Experienced Ireland midfielder James McClean is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home team.
The Yellows, on the other hand, rolled over lower-league side Curzon 4-0 in the FA Cup, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against Wrexham, who are a real force to be reckoned with at home. In their last encounter at Racecourse Ground the Red Dragons defeated the Yellows 2-0 and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. Nathaniel Bowery is widely expected to return to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in the FA Cup triumph.
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.