Mansfield Town vs Chesterfield prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 10, 2026
EFL Trophy England
On November 10, 2026, Mansfield Town will face Chesterfield in the third round of England's Football League Trophy. The hosts will look to confirm their superior class.
Mansfield Town vs Chesterfield: team news and expert analysis
The Mansfield-based club finished in the top 10 of the League One table last season. They made a poor start this campaign but produced a very strong run in October. However, they then suffered a defeat to Notts County and played out a goalless draw with Wigan. In the cup, they beat Macclesfield 3-0.
The Derbyshire side, having finished sixth in League Two, entered the playoffs in the spring but were immediately beaten by Notts County. They are now producing roughly the same level of results. They did suffer a heavy defeat to Newport, but later bounced back with a cup victory over Yeovil.
Nigel Clough's men have so far struggled in the Trophy. They lost both of their previous matches in the competition. The visitors began with an entertaining 5-3 win over Manchester City U21. They then drew with Port Vale, before beating their opponents on penalties.
Previous matches: Mansfield Town vs Chesterfield
The current hosts are unbeaten against this opponent in four meetings and have won the last two in a row.
They are also the favourites this time, although not overwhelming ones. We are backing a home win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Mansfield Town vs Chesterfield: key statistics and trends
- Mansfield Town have won just one of their last three matches
- Mansfield Town score an average of 1.54 goals and concede 1.38 goals per match
- In 54% of Mansfield Town's matches, both teams score, while the average total is 2.92 goals per game
- Chesterfield have won two of their last three matches
- Chesterfield score an average of 1.71 goals and concede 1.5 goals per match
- In 71% of Chesterfield's matches, both teams score, while the average total is 3.21 goals per game
Mansfield Town vs Chesterfield: possible starting lineups
Mansfield Town play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Roberts — Hewitt, Oshilaja, Sweeney, McLaughlin — Reed, Moriah-Welsh — Abbott, Thompson, Russell — Smith
Chesterfield play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Hemming — Hutton, Pond, Simpson, Pearce — Naylor, McEachran — Mandeville, Marsh, Koroma — Braydain
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