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

As Rotherham prepare to host Mansfield Town on March 3, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45 under referee Oldham, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Rotherham, currently 23rd in the standings with 31 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 38 points. They've earned 20 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Mansfield Town, sitting 16th with 39 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 17 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

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

In their previous league match against Bradford, Rotherham recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Cann, James, Baptiste, Adegboyega, Rafferty, Spence, Benson, Gray, Yearwood, Cover, Nombe. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Mansfield Town's last outing came against Lincoln City, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Roberts, Blake-Tracy, Oshilaja, Knoyle, McLaughlin, Lewis, Reed, Akins, Evans, Moriah-Welsh, Oates. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Rotherham are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rotherham 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: Rotherham's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Mansfield Town's games average 2.3 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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