Blackpool vs Mansfield: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Blackpool prepare to host Mansfield Town on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Blackpool, currently 17th in the standings with 33 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 30 points. They've earned 22 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses 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 6 goals.

Mansfield Town, sitting 12th with 39 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 17 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 4 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Blackpool and Mansfield Town have favored Mansfield Town, with Mansfield Town claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Huddersfield, Blackpool recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Peacock-Farrell, Husband, Ihiekwe, Casey, Hamilton, Brown, Clarkson, Walters, Obafemi, Fletcher, Anderson. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Mansfield Town's last outing came against Peterborough United, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Roberts, Blake-Tracy, Cargill, Oshilaja, Hewitt, Reed, Russell, Hendry, Bolton, Moriah-Welsh, Adeboyejo. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Blackpool are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Blackpool 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Blackpool's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 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 goals mainly from one team.

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