BURNLEY VS MANSFIELD TOWN - ENGLAND: FA CUP MATCH PREVIEW
ENGLAND: FA CUP MATCH DETAILS: BURNLEY VS MANSFIELD TOWN
As Burnley prepare to host Mansfield Town on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: FA Cup fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
BURNLEY PREVIEW IN ENGLAND: FA CUP
Burnley, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
MANSFIELD TOWN PREVIEW IN ENGLAND: FA CUP
Mansfield Town, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR BURNLEY VS MANSFIELD TOWN
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In their previous league match against Millwall, Burnley recorded a 5-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Weiss, Hartman, Esteve, Ekdal, Sonne, Ugochukwu, Laurent, Anthony, Tchaouna, Bruun Larsen, Barnes. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Mansfield Town's last outing came against Sheffield Utd, where they secured a 4-3 victory using a 3-4-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Roberts, Cargill, Sweeney, Oshilaja, Blake-Tracy, Reed, McDonnell, Akins, Evans, Oates, Moriah-Welsh. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
Looking ahead, Burnley are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Burnley and Mansfield Town are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR BURNLEY VS MANSFIELD TOWN
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Burnley's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Mansfield Town's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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