- Stevenage are 16th in League One 2026/2027 with 16 points from 12 matches. Mansfield are 11th, with 19 points from 13 games.
- Stevenage have failed to win their last three home games against Mansfield.
- Stevenage's last five matches have seen them pick up two wins, one draw and two defeats.
An interesting battle in Hertfordshire
Stevenage come into this fixture fresh from a busy week, having drawn 2-2 away at Leicester City in League One, before following that up with a 1-0 victory away at Oxford United in the FA Cup. Boro may be slight favourites at 7/5, but Mansfield at 39/20 and the draw at 43/20. With this looking so close, the alternative angle of 'Both teams to score' at 67/100 looks the sharpest.
Stevenage's style of play has changed since Alex Revell took over. Boro now play with an aggressive forward thrust, high pressing and vertical runs, rather than a slower build up. This could make for a exciting encounter on Saturday, especially as Mansfield usually line up in a 3-1-4-2, giving their side width from their wing-backs, while a holding midfielder keeps things even. This contrast in styles should make for a good scrap, with Stevenage looking to break down the extra defender and Mansfield looking to exploit the extra midfield outlet.
Stevenage will need to score to win
Mansfield have won two, drawn two and lost three of their away matches in League One 2026/2027, but they have scored ten goals in their seven games away from home.
Stevenage have won three, drawn one and lost two of their home matches in League One 2026/2027, scoring nine goals in six games.
The head-to-head record is fairly even, with the last two games ending level, the last time they met at Stevenage finishing 1-1.
Mansfield have the better form coming into this one, having won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five, compared to Stevenage's two, one and two. Mansfield's 0-2 loss to Notts County at home in League One, 0-0 draw away to Wigan Athletic and 3-0 win at home to Macclesfield FC in the FA Cup make for a decent last three results for Stags. Michael Smith has been in good form for Mansfield recently, scoring three of his team's six goals in their last five. Dan Kemp leads the scoring charts for Stevenage in League One with three goals in seven games, his forward runs from midfield should be a focal point for Boro to cause Mansfield problems.
I think this will be a close one, but I don't think either side is running away with it. Stevenage have more on home soil, while Mansfield are more successful in the league and will be looking to continue that trend.
