Mansfield Town – Barnsley

Mansfield Town host Barnsley in what promises to be a tight contest at Field Mill, with both sides sitting on seven points after six games. The home side currently sit 17th, having scored eight and conceded eleven, while Barnsley occupy 18th with six goals for and the same number of goals against. Each club has recorded two wins, one draw and three defeats, so the points are level but Mansfield enjoy a slight edge in goal difference. Historically the two have been evenly matched this season, making the upcoming clash a potential six‑pointer in the battle to climb out of the relegation zone.