Match Report
Mansfield Town and Newcastle United U21 drew 2-2 in the EFL Trophy, Northern Group Stage. Before the match, Mansfield Town were 4th in the EFL Trophy table with Newcastle United U21 in 3rd. Head-to-head (2021–2025): 3 matches, 2 wins for Mansfield Town, 0 for Newcastle United U21, 1 drawn. Mansfield Town had scored 3 goals this season (1.0 per game), Newcastle United U21 had 5 (1.7 per game). Mansfield Town's goals came from Max Dickov (24'), Finn Flanagan (67'); Newcastle United U21 scored through Cathal Heffernan (4'). Match stats: possession 54%-46%, shots 33-9, on target 9-4, corners 12-2. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Goal scorers
Mansfield Town: Max Dickov (24'), Finn Flanagan (67') · Newcastle United U21: Cathal Heffernan (4')
Key stats
Possession: Mansfield Town 54% · Newcastle United U21 46% · Total shots: 33-9 · On target: 9-4 · Corners: 12-2