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

As Mansfield Town prepare to host Lincoln City on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Mansfield Town, currently 15th in the standings with 39 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 3 draws and 2 losses 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 2 goals scored.

Lincoln City, sitting 2nd with 65 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 25 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw 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 strong attacking output with 13 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Mansfield Town and Lincoln City have favored Lincoln City, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Blackpool, Mansfield Town recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-1-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Roberts, McLaughlin, Blake-Tracy, Oshilaja, Akins, Reed, Russell, Irow , Hendry, Bolton, Adeboyejo. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Lincoln City's last outing came against Northampton, where they secured a 4-0 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Wickens, Reach, Bradley, Hamer, Darikwa, McGrandles, Bayliss, House, Moylan, One, Draper. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, Mansfield Town are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Mansfield Town and Lincoln City 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 2.4 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Lincoln City's games average 3.3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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