Northampton 2-1 Mansfield
Updated
Northampton won: Northampton 2-1 Mansfield in the League One (Round 15) on Sat, 8 Nov 2025 at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands. Northampton goals: Jack Perkins 53', Tom Eaves 74' (pen). Mansfield goals: Rhys Oates 18'. Expected goals: 1.79-1.18. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Ethan Wheatley (8.1).
Match report
Northampton beat Mansfield 2-1
Northampton came from behind to beat Mansfield 2-1 at Sixfields Stadium on Saturday 8 November in the League One.
Rhys Oates put Mansfield ahead on 18' (0-1), Jack Perkins levelled for Northampton on 53' (1-1) and Tom Eaves restored Northampton's lead from the penalty spot on 74' (2-1).
Northampton had 47% of the ball, shots were 11-12 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.79-1.18.
Ethan Wheatley (Northampton Town) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 6,849. Referee: Elliot Bell.
Match stats
| Northampton | Mansfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.79 | 1.18 |
| Total shots | 11 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 21 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 202 (67%) | 253 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total shots | 11 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 5 |
Lineups
Northampton (5-4-1): Ross Fitzsimons, Jordan Thorniley, Jordan Willis, Conor McCarthy, Jack Burroughs, Jack Perkins, Cameron McGeehan, Terry Taylor, Tyrese Fornah, Kyle Edwards, Ethan Wheatley
Mansfield (4-2-3-1): Liam Roberts, Kyle Knoyle, Adedeji Oshilaja, Frazer Blake-Tracy, Stephen McLaughlin, Jamie McDonnell, Aaron Lewis, Nathan Moriah-Welsh, Tyler Roberts, Will Evans, Rhys Oates
Key events
- 18' · Goal · Rhys Oates (Mansfield)
- 39' · Substitution · George Maris for Tyler Roberts (Mansfield)
- 46' · Substitution · Tom Eaves for Kyle Edwards (Northampton)
- 53' · Goal · Jack Perkins (Northampton)
- 64' · Substitution · Lucas Akins for Nathan Moriah-Welsh (Mansfield)
- 72' · Substitution · Kamarai Simon-Swyer for Conor McCarthy (Northampton)
- 74' · Goal · Tom Eaves (Northampton)
- 82' · Substitution · Elliott List for Jack Burroughs (Northampton)
- 82' · Substitution · Jordan Bowery for Kyle Knoyle (Mansfield)
- 82' · Substitution · Dominic Dwyer for Will Evans (Mansfield)
- 83' · Yellow card · Jordan Thorniley (Northampton)
All-time head-to-head
36 league meetings since 1993: Northampton 13, draws 10, Mansfield 13.
Questions
Who won Northampton vs Mansfield?
Northampton won, 2-1 (League One) on Sat, 8 Nov 2025.
When and where is Northampton vs Mansfield?
Sat, 8 Nov 2025, 12:30 UTC at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, East Midlands, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Northampton and Mansfield?
In 36 league meetings since 1993: Northampton 13 wins, 10 draws, Mansfield 13 wins (goals 39-44).