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2017–18 Mansfield Town F.C. season

The 2017–18 season was Mansfield Town's 121st season in their history and their fifth consecutive season in League Two.[1]

Mansfield Town
2017–18 season
OwnerJohn Radford
Chief ExecutiveCarolyn Radford
ManagerSteve Evans
(until 27 February 2018)
David Flitcroft
(from 1 March 2018)
StadiumField Mill
League Two8th
FA CupThird round
EFL CupFirst round

Results

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Friendlies

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As of 26 June 2017, Mansfield Town have announced eight pre-season friendlies.[2][3][4][5] On 1 November 2017, it was announced Mansfield Town would face Clipstone.[6]

Match Date Opponent Venue Result Scorers Report
1 6 July 2017 Malta Select XI A 5–0 Rose 14', Digby 23', Atkinson 55', Angol (2) 62' (pen.), 76' Report
2 15 July 2017 Sheffield Wednesday H 2–3 Taft 32', Bennett 81' Report
3 18 July 2017 Stocksbridge Park Steels A 4–0 Rose (2), Hamilton (2) Report
4 19 July 2017 Middlesbrough H 2–2 Howson (o.g.), Angol Report
5 22 July 2017 Nottingham Forest H 0–4 Report
6 25 July 2017 Gainsborough Trinity A 4–0 Sterling James (2) 8', 61', Hamilton 38', Potter 75' Report
7 25 July 2017 Matlock Town A 4–0 Angol (2), Atkinson, Mellis Report
8 29 July 2017 Alfreton Town A 2–0 Rose 80', Mellis 87' Report

League Two

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Main article: 2017–18 EFL League Two

The League Two fixtures were released on 21 June 2017.[7]

Match Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance Scorers Report
1 5 August 2017 Crewe Alexandra A 2–2 4,933 Rose 55', Mirfin 66' Report
2 12 August 2017 Forest Green Rovers H 2–0 3,826 Rose 51', Anderson 57' Report
3 19 August 2017 Accrington Stanley A 1–2 1,645 Angol 25' Report
4 26 August 2017 Luton Town H 2–2 4,665 Bennett 23', Angol 71' Report
5 2 September 2017 Carlisle United A 1–1 4,677 Butcher 58' Report
6 9 September 2017 Grimsby Town H 4–1 4,625 Angol (2) 34' (pen.), 80' (pen.), Pearce 54', Osborne 64' (o.g.) Report
7 12 September 2017 Wycombe Wanderers H 0–0 2,938 Report
8 16 September 2017 Lincoln City A 1–0 9,563 Rose 61' Report
9 23 September 2017 Cambridge United H 2–1 3,814 Mellis 65' (pen.), Rose 87' Report
10 26 September 2017 Cheltenham Town A 0–3 2,480 Report
11 30 September 2017 Notts County H 3–1 7,072 Rose (2) 47', 59', Duffy 63' (o.g.) Report
12 7 October 2017 Colchester United A 0–2 3,262 Report
13 14 October 2017 Swindon Town H 1–3 4,081 Rose 90+1' Report
14 17 October 2017 Barnet A 1–1 1,262 Butcher 45+2' Report
15 21 October 2017 Newport County A 1–1 3,146 Rose 22' Report
16 28 October 2017 Exeter City H 1–1 3,608 Hemmings 18' Report
17 11 November 2017 Coventry City A 1–0 8,410 MacDonald 84' Report
18 18 November 2017 Stevenage H 1–0 3,353 Hemmings 24' Report
19 21 November 2017 Port Vale A 4–0 3,878 Diamond (2) 43', 52', Rose 54', Hemmings 63' Report
20 25 November 2017 Chesterfield H 2–2 7,525 White 26', Diamond 88' Report
21 9 December 2017 Crawley Town A 0–2 1,791 Report
22 16 December 2017 Yeovil Town H 0–0 3,032 Report
23 23 December 2017 Morecambe H 2–1 3,058 Hemmings 8', Rose 88' Report
24 26 December 2017 Grimsby Town A 1–1 5,704 Angol 80' Report
25 30 December 2017 Wycombe Wanderers A 2–1 4,227 Potter 52', Angol 81' Report
26 1 January 2018 Carlisle United H 3–1 3,632 Hemmings 9', 75', Bennett 31' Report
27 13 January 2018 Cambridge United A 0–0 4,324 Report
28 20 January 2018 Cheltenham Town H 3–2 3,483 Hamilton (2) 35', 90+4', Hemmings 80' Report
29 27 January 2018 Morecambe A 2–1 1,416 Rose 70', Benning 90+4' Report
30 3 February 2018 Barnet H 3–1 3,795 MacDonald 42', Atkinson 55', Rose 70' Report
31 10 February 2018 Swindon Town A 0–1 6,031 Report
32 13 February 2018 Newport County H 5–0 2,866 Rose 6', Potter 9', 28', 61', MacDonald 34' Report
33 17 February 2018 Exeter City A 1–0 3,680 Rose 38' Report
34 24 February 2018 Coventry City H 1–1 6,105 Hemmings 16' Report
35 6 March 2018 Lincoln City H 1–1 6,091 Byrom 49' Report
36 10 March 2018 Colchester United H 1–1 4,050 Hemmings 22' Report
37 17 March 2018 Notts County A 1–1 12,563 Hemmings 90+9' (pen) Report
38 24 March 2018 Forest Green Rovers A 0–2 2,287 Report
39 31 March 2018 Accrington Stanley H 0–1 5,053 Report
40 2 April 2018 Luton Town A 1–2 9,592 Hemmings 34' Report
41 7 April 2018 Crewe Alexandra H 3–4 3,480 Angol 15', Hemmings 50', Miller 76' Report
42 10 April 2018 Stevenage A 1–1 2,294 Atkinson 51' Report
43 14 April 2018 Chesterfield A 1–0 7,967 Benning 67' Report
44 21 April 2018 Port Vale H 1–1 4,210 Howkins 73' (o.g.) Report
45 28 April 2018 Yeovil Town A 3–2 3,500 Angol (2) 48', 76', Hemmings 69' (pen) Report
46 5 May 2018 Crawley Town H 1–1 4,734 Hemmings 64' Report

League table

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
6 Coventry City (O, P) 46 22 9 15 64 47 +17 75 Qualification for League Two play-offs[a]
7 Lincoln City 46 20 15 11 64 48 +16 75
8 Mansfield Town 46 18 18 10 67 52 +15 72
9 Swindon Town 46 20 8 18 67 65 +2 68
10 Carlisle United 46 17 16 13 62 54 +8 67
Source: BBC Sport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Notes:
  1. ^ Four teams play for one spot and promotion to EFL League One.

FA Cup

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Main article: 2017–18 FA Cup

On 16 October 2017, Mansfield Town were drawn away to Shaw Lane in the first round.[8] A second round home tie against Accrington Stanley or Guiseley was confirmed.[9] Guiseley won that match 4–3 on penalties following a 1–1 scoreline (a.e.t.) to face Mansfield.[10]

Round Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance Scorers Report
R1 4 November 2017 Shaw Lane A 3–1 1,700 Pearce 34', Rose (2) 73', 78' Report
R2 2 December 2017 Guiseley H 3–0 4,081 Spencer 31', 52', 65'(pen.) Report
R3 6 January 2018 Cardiff City A 0–0 6,378 Report
R3 Replay 16 January 2018 Cardiff City H 1–4 5,746 Rose 35' Report

EFL Cup

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Main article: 2017–18 EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, Mansfield Town were drawn at home to Rochdale in the first round.[11]

Round Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance Scorers Report
R1 8 August 2017 Rochdale H 0–1 1,457 Report

EFL Trophy

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Main article: 2017–18 EFL Trophy

On 12 July 2017, Mansfield Town were drawn alongside Everton U23s, Lincoln City and Notts County in Northern Group G.[12] After finishing as runners-up, Mansfield were drawn away to Blackpool in the second round.[13]

Pos Lge Team
 Pld W PW PL L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 L2 Lincoln City (Q) 3 3 0 0 0 7 3 +4 9 Round 2
2 L2 Mansfield Town (Q) 3 2 0 0 1 4 4 0 6
3 L2 Notts County (E) 3 1 0 0 2 4 5 −1 3
4 ACA Everton U21 (E) 3 0 0 0 3 2 5 −3 0
Updated to match(es) played on 7 November 2017. Source: EFL.com
(E) Eliminated; (Q) Qualified to the phase indicated
Match Date Opponent Venue Result Attendance Scorers Report
Group Match 1 29 August 2017 Lincoln City H 1–3 2,495 Potter 8' Report
Group Match 2 24 October 2017 Notts County A 2–1 2,290 Angol 1', Hamilton 73' Report
Group Match 3 5 November 2017 Everton U21s H 1–0 964 Diamond 81' Report
Second round 6 December 2017 Blackpool A 1–1 (4–5 p) 587 Butcher 88' Report

Squad statistics

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No. Pos. Name League Two FA Cup League Cup League Trophy Total Discipline
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals    
1 GK   Conrad Logan 45 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 49 0 2 0
2 DF   Rhys Bennett 34(4) 2 3 0 1 0 1 0 39(4) 2 5 1
3 DF   Mal Benning 27(1) 1 3 0 1 0 2 0 33(1) 1 7 1
4 DF   Paul Digby 10(5) 0 0(1) 0 1 0 4 0 15(6) 0 3 0
5 DF   Krystian Pearce 36(2) 1 3 1 1 0 1 0 41(2) 1 12 1
6 DF   Zander Diamond 18(2) 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 21(2) 3 2 0
7 MF   Alex MacDonald 40(1) 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 45(1) 0 8 0
8 MF   Jacob Mellis 22(8) 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 26(8) 1 9 0
9 FW   Lee Angol 16(13) 9 1(1) 0 0 0 3 1 20(14) 10 9 0
10 MF   Paul Anderson 24(9) 1 4 0 1 0 1(1) 0 30(10) 1 1 0
11 MF   Will Atkinson 24(15) 2 1(2) 0 1 0 2(1) 0 28(18) 2 4 0
12 GK   Bobby Olejnik 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 6 0 0 0
14 DF   George Taft 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
15 FW   Jimmy Spencer 3(15) 1 1(2) 3 1 0 4 0 9(17) 4 2 0
16 DF   Hayden White 25(3) 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 29(3) 1 9 1
17 MF   Alfie Potter 16(11) 4 1(2) 0 0(1) 0 3(1) 1 20(15) 5 2 0
18 DF   David Mirfin 12 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 13 1 2 0
19 DF   Johnny Hunt 18 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 21 0 5 0
20 MF   Jack Thomas 0(1) 0 0 0 0 0 1(3) 0 1(4) 0 0 0
21 MF   Omari Sterling-James 2(11) 0 0(2) 0 1 0 3(1) 0 6(14) 0 3 0
22 MF   C. J. Hamilton 28(5) 2 4 0 0(1) 0 1(2) 1 33(8) 3 1 0
23 FW   Kane Hemmings 36(1) 15 2 0 0 0 0(1) 0 38(2) 15 8 0
24 MF   Calum Butcher 10(7) 1 0(1) 0 0 0 2 1 12(8) 2 5 0
25 MF   Adam King 5(2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5(2) 0 2 0
26 MF   Joel Byrom 18(1) 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 22(1) 0 7 0
27 MF   Matt Penney 0(2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0(2) 0 0 0
31 FW   Ricky Miller 0(8) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0(8) 1 2 0
32 FW   Danny Rose 35(4) 14 3 3 0(1) 0 0(1) 0 38(6) 17 9 0
37 FW   Zayn Hakeem 0 0 0 0 0 0 0(1) 0 0(1) 0 0 0
Own goals — 2 — 0 — 0 — 0 — 2 —

Transfers

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Transfers in

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Date from Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref.
1 July 2017 CF   Lee Angol Peterborough United Undisclosed [14]
1 July 2017 RM   Paul Anderson Northampton Town Free [15]
1 July 2017 CM   Will Atkinson Southend United Free [16]
1 July 2017 CB   Zander Diamond Northampton Town Free [17]
1 July 2017 CB   Paul Digby Ipswich Town Free [18]
1 July 2017 LB   Johnny Hunt Chester Free [19]
1 July 2017 GK   Conrad Logan Rochdale Free [20]
1 July 2017 CM   Jacob Mellis Bury Free [21]
1 July 2017 CB   David Mirfin Scunthorpe United Free [22]
1 July 2017 GK   Bobby Olejnik Exeter City Free [23]
1 July 2017 CF   Jimmy Spencer Plymouth Argyle Free [24]
1 July 2017 RM   Omari Sterling-James Solihull Moors Free [25]
1 July 2017 RB   Hayden White Peterborough United Undisclosed [26]
31 August 2017 DM   Calum Butcher Millwall Free [27]

Transfers out

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Date from Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref.
1 July 2017 CF   Yoann Arquin Free agent Released [28]
1 July 2017 RM   James Baxendale Free agent Released [28]
1 July 2017 CB   Lee Collins Forest Green Rovers Released [28][a]
1 July 2017 CF   Matt Green Lincoln City Released [28][b]
1 July 2017 LM   Ashley Hemmings Boston United Released [28][c]
1 July 2017 CF   Patrick Hoban Dundalk Released [28][d]
1 July 2017 RM   Kevan Hurst Guiseley Released [28][e]
1 July 2017 GK   Brian Jensen Crusaders Released [28][f]
1 July 2017 CM   Jamie McGuire Coaching role Released [28][g]
1 July 2017 GK   Scott Shearer Oxford United Released [28][h]
1 July 2017 CB   Corbin Shires Free agent Released [28]
  1. ^ Lee Collins joined Forest Green Rovers following his release from the club.[29]
  2. ^ Matt Green joined Lincoln City following his release.[30]
  3. ^ Ashley Hemmings joined Boston United following his release.[31]
  4. ^ Patrick Hoban joined Dundalk following his release.[32]
  5. ^ Kevan Hurst joined Guiseley following his release.[33]
  6. ^ Brian Jensen joined Crusaders following his release.[34]
  7. ^ Jamie McGuire accepted the offer to take a coaching role at the club following his release.[35]
  8. ^ Scott Shearer joined Oxford United following his release from the club.[36]

Loans in

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Start date Position Nationality Name From End date Ref.
22 August 2017 CF   Kane Hemmings Oxford United 30 June 2018 [37]

Loans out

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Start date Position Nationality Name To End date Ref.
14 September 2017 CM   Jack Thomas Boston United 24 October 2017 [38][a][b]
  1. ^ On 16 October, Jack Thomas extended his loan with Boston United for a further month.[39]
  2. ^ On 24 October, Mansfield Town exercised the option to recall Jack Thomas.[40]

References

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  1. ^ "History". Statto. Archived from the original on 27 April 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2017.
  2. ^ "Stags announce big-name pre-season friendly". Mansfield Town Official Site. 5 June 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Stags to play Premier League hopefuls in friendly". Mansfield Town Official Site. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  4. ^ "Stags announce Reds' friendly". Mansfield Town Official Site. 23 June 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  5. ^ "First team friendly arranged in Malta". Mansfield Town Official Site. 23 June 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  6. ^ "Date confirmed for Clipstone friendly". Mansfield Town Official Site. 1 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  7. ^ "League Two fixtures: Who are your club playing next season?". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Stags handed away tie in FA Cup first round". Mansfield Town Official Site. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  9. ^ "Stags drawn at home in FA Cup". Mansfield Town Official Site. 6 November 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  10. ^ "Stags to face Guiseley in FA Cup". Mansfield Town Official Site. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
  11. ^ "Stags drawn at home in Carabao Cup first round". Mansfield Town Official Site. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  12. ^ "Checkatrade Trophy group finalised". Mansfield Town Official Site. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  13. ^ "Stags to play Blackpool away in Trophy". Mansfield Town Official Site. 10 November 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  14. ^ "Stags sign highly-rated Posh striker". Mansfield Town Official Site. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  15. ^ "Stags add experienced Championship winger to squad". Mansfield Town Official Site. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  16. ^ "Stags strengthen squad by signing versatile midfielder". Mansfield Town Official Site. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  17. ^ "Stags land Diamond signing". Mansfield Town Official Site. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  18. ^ "Stags snap up versatile former Ipswich man". Mansfield Town Official Site. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  19. ^ "Versatile left-footer pens Stags deal". Mansfield Town Official Site. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  20. ^ "Stags sign sought-after shot-stopper". Mansfield Town Official Site. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  21. ^ "Stags sign gifted midfielder". Mansfield Town Official Site. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  22. ^ "Stags sign multiple promotion-winner". Mansfield Town Official Site. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  23. ^ "Stags sign experienced shot-stopper". Mansfield Town Official Site. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  24. ^ "League Two promotion-winner pens Stags deal". Mansfield Town Official Site. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  25. ^ "Stags snap up talented frontman". Mansfield Town Official Site. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  26. ^ "Stags capture White from Posh". Mansfield Town Official Site. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  27. ^ "Stags capture promotion winning midfielder". Mansfield Town Official Site. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  28. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Stags announce retained list". Mansfield Town Official Site. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
  29. ^ "Lee Collins: Forest Green Rovers sign Mansfield Town defender on free transfer". BBC. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  30. ^ "Lincoln City: Matt Green, Ollie Palmer & Josh Ginnelly join League Two club". BBC. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  31. ^ "Former Mansfield Town winger Ashley Hemmings on why he joined Boston United". LincolnshireLive. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  32. ^ "Patrick Hoban makes the move back to Dundalk". LincolnshireLive. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  33. ^ "Kevan Hurst: Former Mansfield midfielder one of four to join Guiseley". BBC. 1 August 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  34. ^ "Crusaders sign Danish goalkeeper Brian Jensen on one-year contract". BBC. 17 May 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  35. ^ "Jamie McGuire accepts new role at Stag". Mansfield Town Official Site. 20 May 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
  36. ^ "Scott Shearer: Oxford United sign keeper after Mansfield Town departure". BBC. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  37. ^ "Stags snap up prolific goalscorer". Mansfield Town Official Site. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  38. ^ "Young midfielder makes Boston loan move". Mansfield Town Official Site. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
  39. ^ "Midfielder extends Boston loan". Mansfield Town Official Site. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  40. ^ "Midfielder recalled from Boston". Mansfield Town Official Site. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
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