09-18Montevideo City Torque-CiencianoBTTS: Yes@ 1.76✕
Burton Albion
3-4-3
● Confirmed
17
↓82′
Borges Rodrigues
18
↓63′
Vickers
8
Webster
15
Lofthouse
4
Chauke
14
↓62′
Collar
3
⚽
Armer
6
Sibbick
16
Tilt
24
↓63′
Araujo
34
Addai
Bench (7)
Sulyman Krubally ↑62′ · Matthew Dennis ↑63′ · Kain Adom ↑63′ · Emeka Adiele ↑82′ · Kamil Dudek · Jason Sraha · Zac Scutt
Coach · Gary Bowyer
Match Preview
Burton Albion vs Mansfield Town Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-17 11:52 UTC
Burton Albion and Mansfield Town look to reset at Pirelli Stadium
Both Burton Albion and Mansfield Town enter this weekend’s League One clash searching for a much-needed injection of consistency. The two sides meet at the Pirelli Stadium on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 13:30 CET as both clubs look to climb the table.
Defensive frailty in the final quarter
As both teams prepare for the match, they share a concerning trend that has haunted their recent performances. In their respective last 10 matches, both Burton Albion and Mansfield Town have struggled significantly in the closing stages, each conceding eight goals after the 75th minute.
This late-game vulnerability suggests that the match could be decided by which side manages their concentration levels better as the clock ticks down. With both managers likely aware of these late lapses, the tactical setup may prioritise defensive discipline and game management in the final twenty minutes.
Burton Albion’s search for stability
Burton Albion’s recent form has been a rollercoaster, marked by a heavy 3-0 defeat to Oxford United on 12 September. While they showed their attacking potential in a 4-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon earlier in September, the inconsistency remains a hurdle for the squad.
Finding a way to replicate that clinical edge while shoring up the backline will be the primary objective for the hosts. Returning to the Pirelli Stadium offers a chance to reset, provided they can avoid the defensive errors that have plagued their recent outings.
Mansfield Town’s inconsistent momentum
Mansfield Town arrive at the Pirelli Stadium following a goalless draw with Huddersfield Town on 12 September, a result that offered some defensive stability after a difficult run. Their form has been erratic, ranging from a dominant 5-2 win over Luton Town to a challenging 5-0 loss against Reading in early September.
Building on the clean sheet against Huddersfield will be essential for the visitors. If they can rediscover the offensive rhythm they displayed against Luton, they will feel confident about their chances of taking points away from home.
A history of tight encounters
Recent meetings between these two clubs have been remarkably competitive, rarely yielding a lopsided scoreline. Their most recent encounter on 6 April 2026 ended in a 0-0 draw, highlighting the fine margins that often define this fixture.
Looking back to their previous League One meetings, including a 2-1 Burton victory in August 2025 and a 3-3 thriller in August 2024, the history suggests that spectators are likely in for a closely fought contest. Neither side has managed to establish dominance in this head-to-head series, reinforcing the expectation of a tight battle on Saturday.
Mansfield Town
3-1-4-2
● Confirmed
14
⚽↓62′
Smith
17
McGoldrick
22
↓62′
Moriah-Welsh
24
Hendry
16
↓53′
Thompson
3
↓75′
McLaughlin
25
Reed
4
↓46′
Hewitt
23
Oshilaja
5
Sweeney
1
Roberts
Bench (7)
Kyle Knoyle ↑46′ · Rhys Oates ↑53′ · Lucas Akins ↑62′⚽ · Luke Bolton ↑62′ · Frazer Blake-Tracy ↑75′ · Harry Lewis · Jordan Bowery
Coach · Nigel Clough
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
All Predictions
What each AI model picked for Burton Albion vs Mansfield Town
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Recent Form
Burton Albion and Mansfield Town's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Burton Albion
3
Wins
3
Draws
4
Losses
14
Scored
15
Conceded
1
Clean sheets
7
BTTS
12 SepLEAOxford United3–0Burton AlbionL
5 SepLEABurton Albion2–2Cambridge UnitedD
2 SepLEABurton Albion4–1AFC WimbledonW
29 AugLEANotts County2–1Burton AlbionL
22 AugLEALeicester City1–2Burton AlbionW
15 AugLEABurton Albion1–1StevenageD
8 AugEFLBurton Albion1–2Blackburn RoversL
1 AugFRIBurton Albion1–0Derby CountyW
22 JulFRIBurton Albion0–1Birmingham CityL
2 MayLEALeyton Orient2–2Burton AlbionD
Mansfield Town
3
Wins
1
Draws
6
Losses
15
Scored
25
Conceded
1
Clean sheets
6
BTTS
12 SepLEAMansfield Town0–0Huddersfield TownD
5 SepLEABradford City1–0Mansfield TownL
2 SepLEAReading5–0Mansfield TownL
30 AugLEAMansfield Town5–2Luton TownW
22 AugLEAPeterborough United2–1Mansfield TownL
19 AugEFLMansfield Town1–4Manchester City AcademyL
15 AugLEAMansfield Town2–1Doncaster RoversW
9 AugEFLMansfield Town0–3Sheffield UnitedL
31 JulFRIMansfield Town1–3Derby CountyL
2 MayLEAMansfield Town5–4Cardiff CityW
Head to Head
Burton Albion vs Mansfield Town·recent meetings
5Burton Albion wins
4Draws
1Mansfield Town wins
6 AprMansfield Town0 – 0Burton AlbionLeague One
2 Aug ’25Burton Albion2 – 1Mansfield TownLeague One
1 Mar ’25Burton Albion1 – 1Mansfield TownLeague One
17 Aug ’24Mansfield Town3 – 3Burton AlbionLeague One
21 Nov ’23Burton Albion2 – 1Mansfield TownEFL Trophy Northern Grp. H
12 Nov ’19Burton Albion1 – 2Mansfield TownEFL Trophy Northern Grp. E
10 Jan ’15Burton Albion2 – 1Mansfield TownLeague Two
30 Aug ’14Mansfield Town1 – 2Burton AlbionLeague Two
1 Jan ’14Mansfield Town0 – 0Burton AlbionLeague Two
26 Nov ’13Burton Albion1 – 0Mansfield TownLeague Two
