Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Scunthorpe United and Mansfield Town square off against each other at Sands Venue Stadium in the League Two round 41. The Iron are stuck at the bottom of the table, and it seems as if Forest Green ruined their survival hopes. The rock-bottom side are low on spirits ahead of Saturday’s clash, and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping.
The Yellows, on the other hand, have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team sharing the spoils with Hartlepool, beating Northampton, while losing to Forest Green. Mansfield are eager to stay in automatic promotion race, and they will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways. Midfielder George Lapslie misses the match through suspension as he was sent off against the Green Army. In the first half of the season Mansfield recorded a routine 3-1 win over Scunthorpe.
Highlighted Player (Harry Bunn):
Harry Bunn is a Manchester City product who played for the likes of Rochdale, Preston, Oldham Athletic, Crewe Alexandra, Sheffield United and Huddersfield Town on loan before signing a permanent deal with the Terriers in January, 2014. Bunn scored 15 goals in 91 appearances for Huddersfield Town before moving to Bury in a three-year contract in the summer of 2017.
The English attacker joined Bury as he was hungry for a first-team football. Harry Bunn, though, quickly changed the club as he joined Southend United on loan in August, 2018. After he impressed in the 2018/2019 season, the club chiefs decided to sign a permanent deal with Bunn. The Southend United forward was born in Oldham on November 21, 1992.
His main position is left winger, but he is capable of producing fine performances as attacking midfielder as well. The right-footed footballer has a contract with Southend United until June 30, 2020.
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.