Mansfield Town – Bromley

Match analysis

Mansfield Town host a struggling Bromley side in what promises to be a decisive clash for both clubs. Sitting 17th with seven points from six games – two wins, a draw and three defeats – Mansfield have scored eight but conceded eleven, leaving them keen to tighten up at the back. Bromley, languishing in 22nd place with just five points, have managed only one win and two draws while their defence has leaked 17 goals, a stark contrast to their modest six scored. The two teams have met only sparingly in recent seasons, and with the relegation battle tightening, each point could prove pivotal in the race to escape the drop zone. A victory for Mansfield would lift them several places, while Bromley will be desperate to claw back into the safety zone.