Peterborough United vs Mansfield Town

22 August 2026 · League One · 2026/27 · Referee M Woods

Full time 2 – 1

Half-time: 0–0

Benjamin Woods 50’
Harry Leonard 90+3’

Michael Smith 60’

Match summary

Peterborough United won 2-1 at home to Mansfield Town, with the winner arriving in stoppage time. It was goalless at half-time.

Benjamin Woods put Peterborough United ahead in the 50th minute, Michael Smith equalised in the 60th minute, and Harry Leonard won it in stoppage time.

There was little between the sides on chances: Peterborough United created 1.49 expected goals (xG) from 15 shots, Mansfield Town 1.37 from 10.

Match stats

65% Possession 35%

15 Shots 10

5 Shots on target 4

6 Corners 3

141 Attacks 102

55 Dangerous attacks 33

538 Passes 278

82.0% Pass accuracy 67.6%

10 Tackles 16

9 Fouls 18

2 Yellow cards 2

1 Offsides 1

Key events

Peterborough United Mansfield Town

Kick-off

2’

Jon RussellShot on target

Brandon KhelaShot on target

11’

23’

Jon RussellShot on target

35’

Rhys OatesShot on target

Brandon KhelaShot on target

40’

Half-time0-0

Second half underway

Benjamin WoodsLeft foot shot

1-0

50’

Brandon KhelaFoul

54’

60’

Michael SmithRight foot shot

1-1

Carl JohnstonSimulation

66’

68’

Owen DodgsonStephen McLaughlin

68’

Regan HendryJon Russell

Bolu ShofowokeOwura Edwards

68’

69’

Elliott HewittMichael Smith

Chris Conn-ClarkeBenjamin Woods

71’

Harry LeonardShot on target

74’

77’

Nathan Moriah-WelshFrazer Blake-Tracy

79’

Rhys OatesFoul

Vernon MasaraEthan Williams

80’

Harrison JonesLiam Kelly

80’

85’

George MarisLiam Thompson

87’

Ryan SweeneyFoul

Harry LeonardRight foot shot

2-1

90+3’

Full-time2-1

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

Peterborough United 1.49 xGMansfield Town 1.37 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Mansfield Town attacking Peterborough United attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


Alex Bass	90′	2	1	33	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders4 players


Carl Johnston	90′	3	1	–	6	2	84	1	–	–
George Nevett	90′	–	–	1	2	2	60	1	–	–	–
Thomas O'Connor	90′	–	–	1	5	4	71	–	–	–	–
Evan Weir	90′	2	–	–	9	3	50	–	–	–	–

Midfielders8 players


Liam Kelly Taken off	80′	–	–	56	1	0.03	–	2	1	1	1	–
Benjamin Woods Taken off	71′	1	–	36	1	0.07	1	1	3	1	–	–
Owura Edwards Taken off	68′	–	–	23	3	0.18	2	1	8	1	3	–
Brandon Khela	90′	–	–	56	–	0.03	1	1	4	1	1
Ethan Williams Taken off	80′	–	–	20	2	0.04	1	–	2	1	1	–
Bolu Shofowoke Came on as a substitute	22′	–	–	8	1	0.13	–	–	–	–	–	–
Chris Conn-Clarke Came on as a substitute	19′	–	–	18	–	0.07	–	–	–	–	–	–
Harrison Jones Came on as a substitute	10′	–	–	6	–	0.01	–	–	1	–	–	–

Forwards2 players


Harry Leonard	90′	1	–	4	2	0.36	0.05	2	8	5	15	–
Vernon Masara Came on as a substitute	10′	–	–	–	–	–	0.00	–	1	1	2	–

Goalkeeper1 player


Liam Roberts	90′	3	2	19	1	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


Adedeji Oshilaja	90′	1	2	1	2	1	41	2	–	–	–
Frazer Blake-Tracy Taken off	77′	1	–	3	4	3	15	–	–	–	–
Ryan Sweeney	90′	3	6	1	6	2	25	4	–	–
Owen Dodgson Came on as a substitute	22′	1	2	–	1	–	7	–	–	–	–
Elliott Hewitt Came on as a substitute	21′	–	–	–	1	1	3	1	–	–	–

Midfielders7 players


Louis Reed	90′	–	–	32	1	0.02	3	5	5	1	1	–
Jon Russell Taken off	68′	–	–	16	2	0.03	1	1	3	–	–	–
Liam Thompson Taken off	85′	–	–	33	–	0.01	–	–	5	1	2	–
Stephen McLaughlin Taken off	68′	–	–	16	1	0.04	1	2	2	2	1	–
Regan Hendry Came on as a substitute	22′	–	–	7	–	0.00	1	1	3	–	–	–
Nathan Moriah-Welsh Came on as a substitute	13′	–	–	3	–	0.00	–	1	–	1	–	–
George Maris Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Forwards3 players


Lucas Akins	90′	–	–	3	–	0.15	0.02	1	5	1	31	–
Rhys Oates	90′	–	1	3	1	0.15	0.09	1	8	1	12
Michael Smith Taken off	69′	1	–	2	1	0.92	0.01	1	4	–	18	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Before kick-off

Peterborough United win 33% Avg odds 2.78

Draw 26% Avg odds 3.62

Mansfield Town win 41% Avg odds 2.29

Chances implied by the average closing odds, with the bookmaker margin removed.

Form going into the game

Peterborough United D L D L L

Mansfield Town W W D W W

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: Peterborough United 0-0 Mansfield Town, 28 Apr 26 Next meeting: Mansfield Town vs Peterborough United, 13 Mar 27 (upcoming) All Peterborough United vs Mansfield Town meetings

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