Mansfield Town vs Macclesfield prediction, odds and how to watch

Macclesfield did less but did it better, converting two of their five shots on target to beat Redcar Athletic 2-1 in the FA Cup. Connor Maguire breaks down what the numbers hide and what the eye confirms.

Burton Albion dominated for large stretches but could not hold on, as Mansfield Town took a point from the Pirelli Stadium despite Burton creating more and threatening more throughout. Five yellow cards for the home side tells you everything about a performance that had plenty of effort but not enough discipline.

Huddersfield Town bossed Mansfield Town from start to finish with 59% possession and 19 shots, but a red card for the hosts and stubborn defending produced a goalless draw that will frustrate both camps for different reasons.

Mansfield Town put on a ruthless display at home, thrashing Luton Town 5-2 in League One thanks to a brace from Nathan Moriah-Welsh in the first half and two more from Jon Russell after the break. Luton had the ball but Mansfield had the desire, and that tells you everything.

Antoni Sarcevic's 18th-minute goal proved enough as Bradford City ground out a 1-0 win over Mansfield Town, keeping a clean sheet despite Mansfield's greater possession throughout the afternoon.

Reading put Mansfield Town to the sword with a ruthless 5-0 win at home, with Jack Marriott grabbing a brace and the Royals creating chances at will in a performance that demanded exactly the standards this division requires.

Oxford United arrive at Field Mill in form that demands respect, while Mansfield's recent record makes uncomfortable reading. Thursday night under the lights could get ugly.

Wigan Athletic have won just once in their last five League One matches and face a Mansfield Town side who have taken five wins from their last ten. Saturday at the DW Stadium is a game Wigan simply cannot afford to lose.