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

As Mansfield Town prepare to host Exeter on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 16:01, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Mansfield Town, currently 11th in the standings with 38 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 21 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Exeter, sitting 13th with 37 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Mansfield Town and Exeter have favored Mansfield Town, with Exeter claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Wycombe Wanderers, Mansfield Town recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Roberts, Cargill, Sweeney, Oshilaja, Blake-Tracy, Hendry, Lewis, Hewitt, Russell, Irow , Evans. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Exeter's last outing came against Rotherham, where they secured a 0-4 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Whitworth, Woodhouse, Fitzwater, Sweeney, Oakes, Doyle-Hayes, Brierley, Niskanen, Cole, Mendes, Wareham. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Mansfield Town are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Mansfield Town and Exeter 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 plenty of goals: Mansfield Town's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Exeter's games average 3.6 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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