Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-2-2-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in League Two.
Missing Players
Mansfield
Cambridge U
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Joe Riley | Out | N/A |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Hiram Boateng | Out | 6.66 | |
Paul Digby | Doubtful | 7.01 |
Team News
Mansfield
Cambridge U
- Nigel Clough could name an unchanged XI after his side came so close to what would have been a deserved victory over Bolton.
- George Lapslie will be absent after suffering a hamstring injury in the draw at Walsall, but Ollie Clarke has returned to fitness in timely fashion.
- It has at times occurred to Mansfield fans that Mal Benning might need greater competition at left-back, but he certainly has that now - Stephen McLaughlin has been excellent.
- Joe Riley is out for another three months.
- Cambridge boss Mark Bonner was disappointed with the lack of intensity and quality in his side's display against Southend, but aside from Shilow Tracey, he does not have lots of players in reserve upon whom he could rely to freshen things up.
- Bonner is looking forward to welcoming Paul Digby back into midfield, as somebody who can land on second balls with a bit more tenacity than youngster Declan Drysdale; with Hiram Boateng also absent, the U's boss might be tempted to bring in Liam O'Neil.
Mansfield - Cambridge 2:2(1:0)