Northampton Town vs Mansfield Town betting tips: League Two play-off semi-final second leg preview, predictions and odds
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First leg score: Mansfield Town 2-1 Northampton Town
Northampton to win and both teams to score NO is 11/4.
Northampton are 9/4 to qualify.
Sam Hoskins is 6/1 to break the deadlock and 9/4 to score anytime.
Match preview
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 16: Shaun McWilliams of Northampton Town challenges Jordan Bowery of Mansfield Town during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Mansfield Town at Sixfields on October 16, 2021 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)
After Saturday night’s first leg at Field Mill, it’s still very much all to play for with a place at Wembley on the line.
In the first leg, it was Mansfield who struck the first blow when Jordan Bowery’s inch perfect through-ball was cooly finished by Rhys Oates.
Then, shortly after, Bowery doubled the home side’s lead, tapping home from close ranger after Jamie Murphy’s wicked cross.
However, on the hour mark, Northampton halved the deficit when Louis Appéré broke down the left, teed-up Ali Koiki and he found the bottom corner.
So, 2-1 it finished, meaning this tie is on a knife-edge as the two reconvene 74 miles south.
Northampton are only in these play-offs after missing out on automatic promotion in the most dramatic of fashion.
On the final day, the Cobblers beat Barrow 3-1 but, simultaneously, Bristol Rovers hammered Scunthorpe 7-0, meaning the Pirates went up on goals scored.
The pain of this will only be healed of Jon Brady’s side secure an instant return to League One.
Mansfield meanwhile only finished three points below their opponents in the table, but snuck into the top seven at the last.
The Stags are aiming to return to the third-tier for the first time since 1993 but, to get there, they’ll have to gain promotion via play-offs for the first time ever.
Who will secure a place at Wembley with victory at Sixfields?
Northampton Town team news
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: Ryan Watson of Northampton Town celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Plymouth Argyle at PTS Academy Stadium on March 02, 2021 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Louis Appéré’s assist in the first leg could see him keep his place up front, chosen over Danny Rowe.
Sam Hoskins will be their main threat going forward, having scored 14 goals this season.
Liam Roberts was sent off on the final day of the regular season but is available again so will return in goal, displacing Jonny Maxted.
Mansfield Town team news
MANSFIELD, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 03: A Mansfield Town fan holds his scarf up before The Emirates FA Cup Second Round match between Mansfield Town and Guiseley at the One Call Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Mansfield, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Rhys Oats and Jordan Bowery will continue to lead the line for Mansfield after both scored on Saturday.
Right-back James Perch is the most experienced member of this squad; he made 65 Premier League appearances for Newcastle.
Speaking of the Magpies, Matty Longstaff has shone since arriving on loan from Tyneside, scoring six goals in 17 League Two appearances.
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Salford City vs Mansfield Town - 2:2
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| May 18, 2022 | League Two 21/22 | Northampton Town | 0 - 1 | Mansfield Town |
| May 14, 2022 | League Two 21/22 | Mansfield Town | 2 - 1 | Northampton Town |
| May 7, 2022 | League Two 21/22 | Barrow AFC | 1 - 3 | Northampton Town |
| April 30, 2022 | League Two 21/22 | Northampton Town | 1 - 1 | Exeter City |
| April 23, 2022 | League Two 21/22 | Leyton Orient London | 2 - 4 | Northampton Town |
| May 28, 2022 | League Two 21/22 | Mansfield Town | 0 - 3 | Port Vale |
| May 18, 2022 | League Two 21/22 | Northampton Town | 0 - 1 | Mansfield Town |
| May 14, 2022 | League Two 21/22 | Mansfield Town | 2 - 1 | Northampton Town |
| May 7, 2022 | League Two 21/22 | Mansfield Town | 2 - 2 | Forest Green Rovers |
| May 2, 2022 | League Two 21/22 | Salford City | 2 - 2 | Mansfield Town |
| Northampton Town | Mansfield Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Matches played | 49 |
| 23 | Matches won | 24 |
| 21 | Goal attempts | 27 |
| 4 | Shots on goal | 12 |
| 7 | Shots off goal | 9 |
| 37 | Corner kicks | 42 |
| 2% | Average ball possession | 4% |
| 10 | Shots blocked | 6 |
| 102 | Cards given | 101 |
| 30 | Free kicks | 39 |
| 5 | Offsides | 10 |
| 61 | Goals by foot | 66 |
| 61 | Goals scored | 70 |
| 41 | Goals conceded | 56 |
| 0 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| 0 | Goals by head | 1 |
| Northampton Town | Mansfield Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Matches | 22 |
| 11 | Home Matches | 11 |
| 11 | Away Matches | 11 |
| 22 | Total Goals | 36 |
| 1 | Average Goals Scored | 1.64 |
| 7 | Wins | 10 |
| 10 | Losses | 7 |
| 5 | Draws | 5 |
| May 18, 2022 | League Two 21/22 | Northampton Town | 0 - 1 | Mansfield Town |
| May 14, 2022 | League Two 21/22 | Mansfield Town | 2 - 1 | Northampton Town |
| April 2, 2022 | League Two 21/22 | Mansfield Town | 1 - 0 | Northampton Town |
| October 16, 2021 | League Two 21/22 | Northampton Town | 2 - 0 | Mansfield Town |
| March 7, 2020 | League Two 19/20 | Northampton Town | 1 - 2 | Mansfield Town |
League Two table:
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
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| 1 | AFC Wimbledon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Barrow AFC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Bradford City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Carlisle United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Colchester United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Crawley Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Crewe Alexandra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Doncaster Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Gillingham FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Grimsby Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Harrogate Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Hartlepool United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Leyton Orient London | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Mansfield Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Newport County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Northampton Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Rochdale AFC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Salford City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Stevenage FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Stockport County FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Sutton United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Swindon Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Tranmere Rovers Birkenhead | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Walsall FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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What time is kick off between Northampton Town vs Mansfield Town?
18:45, Wednesday 18 May 2022
