Mansfield vs Manchester City U21 prediction 19.08.2026 | Football League Trophy
Mansfield Town
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Manchester City U21
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- Competition: Football League Trophy
- Date: 19th August, 2026
- Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CEST
- Venue: One Call Stadium
Mansfield Town will host Manchester City U21 on Wednesday in the opening round of the 2026/27 EFL Trophy Northern Group D. The Stags have started their League One campaign positively, while Manchester City’s youngsters are preparing for their first competitive fixture of the new season.
Mansfield Town vs Manchester City U21 Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Mansfield Town
3 : 2
Manchester City U21
EFL Trophy
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Mansfield Town
0 : 3
Manchester City U21
EFL Trophy
The two teams have met twice previously, both in the EFL Trophy. Manchester City U21 won the first encounter 3-0 in 2020, but Mansfield gained revenge two years later with a 3-2 victory at One Call Stadium.
Mansfield team overview
Mansfield have made a mixed but encouraging start to the 2026/27 campaign. They suffered a 3-0 defeat against Sheffield United in the Carabao Cup first round before responding with a 2-1 League One victory over Doncaster Rovers.
They also recorded a 4-0 preseason win against Alfreton Town, although a 3-1 defeat against Derby County highlighted some defensive vulnerabilities during their preparations.
There are no major new injury concerns widely reported ahead of the game, although Nigel Clough could rotate his squad given the demands of the early-season schedule.
Last matches of Mansfield Town
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Mansfield Town
2 : 1
Doncaster Rovers
League One
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Mansfield Town
0 : 3
Sheffield United
Carabao Cup
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Mansfield Town
1 : 3
Derby County
Club Friendlies 3
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Alfreton Town
0 : 4
Mansfield Town
Club Friendlies 3
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Barrow
4 : 3
Mansfield Town
Club Friendlies 3
Mansfield Town lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Christy Pym
Defenders
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4
Elliott Hewitt
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6
Aaron Lewis
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23
George Maris
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7
Will Evans
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3
Stephen McLaughlin
Midfielders
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8
George Lapslie
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44
Stephen Quinn
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10
George Williams
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11
Keanu Baccus
Forwards
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9
Lee Gregory
Manchester City U21 team overview
Manchester City U21 enter the EFL Trophy after finishing third in Premier League 2 last season. However, City have already suffered a setback in preseason, losing 1-0 away to Altrincham.
The youngsters have also undergone considerable squad changes over the summer, meaning this match will provide a valuable opportunity to develop cohesion before their Premier League 2 campaign begins. Their first PL2 fixture is not scheduled until later in August.
City's participation in the EFL Trophy is particularly useful because it exposes academy players to senior football. Last season, they won 5-1 at Oldham but subsequently lost 3-0 to Bolton and 4-2 to Rotherham, exiting at the group stage.
Last matches of Manchester City U21
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Manchester City U21
3 : 4
Manchester United U21
Premier League 2 Division One
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Aston Villa U21
2 : 3
Manchester City U21
Premier League 2 Division One
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Manchester City U21
3 : 1
Arsenal U21
Premier League 2 Division One
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Manchester City U21
3 : 0
Norwich City U21
Premier League 2 Division One
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Derby County U21
1 : 0
Manchester City U21
Premier League 2 Division One
Manchester City U21 lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Spike Brits
Defenders
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2
Kaden Braithwaite
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5
Harrison Parker
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4
Stephen Mfuni
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3
Dante Headley
Midfielders
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6
Charlie Gray
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8
Floyd Samba
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10
Sverre Nypan
Forwards
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7
Ryan McAidoo
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11
Reigan Heskey
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9
Mahamadou Sangaré
Prediction
The previous meeting at One Call Stadium produced five goals, and both teams have demonstrated a tendency towards high-scoring games during their recent fixtures. Mansfield should ultimately have enough physicality and experience to prevail, but City U21 are capable of finding the net.
Prediction: Mansfield to Win.
Three reasons we expect Mansfield to Win
- Mansfield have the advantage of a competitive start. The Stags have already played two competitive matches this season, including a 2-1 League One victory over Doncaster.
- Home advantage should be important.
- Heading into this fixture as the League One side, Mansfield are stronger favourites on the market.
Main prediction Mansfield Town - Manchester City U21
Mansfield Town to win
Best Odds:
22bet
2.01
