Two strong League two competitors lock horn as Mansfield Town face Wrexham in the First Round of the FA Cup.
Mansfield Town have been excellent in League Two this term after finishing their previous campaign in the 8th position. On the back of a 2-1 victory against Walsall, Mansfield will look to continue their winning momentum of three games when they play their first FA Cup game this season.
Wrexham, on the other hand, are just a point above the home side in League Two and are themselves enjoying a strong start to the new campaign. With four victories and a draw in their previous five games, the Welsh side have a massive chance to secure qualification into the next round of the competition against a strong Mansfield side.
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Mansfield Town vs Wrexham kick-off time
| Date: | November 4, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 3:45 pm ET |
| Venue: | One Call Stadium |
Mansfield Town will host Wrexham at the One Call Stadium with kick-off scheduled at 3:45 pm ET for the viewers in the US.
How to watch Mansfield Town vs Wrexham online - TV channels & live streams
The game between Mansfield Town and Wrexham will be available on ESPN+ in the US. Live updates will also be available on GOAL's Live Match Centre.
Team news & squads
Mansfield Town team news
Mansfield Town also have several names in their treatment room with defender Alfie Kilgour being ruled out for the rest of the campaign.
Striker Lucas Akins has failed to feature for his side since Mansfield's victory over Walsall and he remains an absentee for the club due to a unfortunate head injury.
Mansfield Town Predicted XI:Pym; Bowery, Flint, Brunt, MacDonald; Lewis, Reed, Clarke; Maris; Keillor-Dunn, Gale
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Pym, Flinders, Turner |
| Defenders: | Flint, Cargill, Brunt, O'Toole, Cooper, McLaughlin, MacDonald, Johnson, Hewitt, Williams, Anderson |
| Midfielders: | Carter, Reed, Boateng, Clarke, Maris, Quinn, Lewis, Keillor-Dunn, Kruszynski |
| Forwards: | Swan, Oates, Gale, Bowery |
Wrexham team news
Wrexham will be without the services of star forward Steven Fletcher who has undergone a surgery after picking up a knee injury with his return unknown. The Welsh side have a long catalogue of injured players with the likes of Ryan Barnett and Rob Lainton already nursing injuries.
The centre-back duo of Jordan Tunnicliffe and Eoghan O'Connell are also recovering from injuries leaving a big void in Wrexham's backline. Aaron Hayden is another player who has an injury concern as he continues his recovery from a hamstring issue.
Wrexham Predicted XI: Okonkwo; Mendy, Evans, Tozer, O'Conner, McClean; Jones, Cannon; Lee; Mullin, Palmer
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Okonkwo, McNicholas, Howard, Hall |
| Defenders: | Mendy, Evans, Tozer, O'Conner, Boyle, Cleworth, McFadzean, Mendy, Hosannah |
| Midfielders: | Evans, O'Connor, Young, Cannon, Jones, Davies, Cushion, Forde, McClean, Lee |
| Forwards: | Waters, Mullin, Palmer, McAlinden, Dalby, Bickerstaff |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2023 | Mansfield Town 0-0 Wrexham | League Two |
| 20 Apr 2013 | Mansfield Town 1-0 Wrexham | National League |
| 5 Apr 2013 | Wrexham 2-1 Mansfield Town | National League |
| 21 Apr 2012 | Mansfield Town 2-0 Wrexham | National League |
| 28 Sept 2011 | Wrexham 1-3 Mansfield Town | National League |