Stags have gone into the international break on the back of two draws, though they are also without a win in four and have scored in only one of their last three games.
But it’s not all doom and gloom with the 5-2 thumping of Luton Town producing flowing attacking football that shows what Stags are capable of.
Nigel Clough’s men have eight points from the first seven games and are 17th in the early table.
So how have Mansfield’s players performed individually this season? Here Chad football writer Stephen Thirkill gives his ratings.
Player ratings start at a minimum of 100 minutes for the season, meaning Tyler Roberts is not rated after only playing 32 minutes.
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5. Michael Smith - 8
Smith has been a standout performer since his summer move. He’s been the classic target man so far, holding the ball up well and battling hard, against the odds at times, to give Stags a strong foundation up top. Photo: Chris & Jeanette Holloway
6. Liam Roberts - 6
It’s been a bit of an unspectacular start for Roberts in many ways. He’s already missed two games with a foot injury and hasn’t had a lot to do in many of the games he’s played in. Photo: Chris & Jeanette Holloway
7. Rhys Oates - 6
Hasn’t started a game since the defeat to Reading and has been used as an impact sub in the last three games. He’s brought some energy and showed glimpses of what he can offer but hasn’t done enough in that time to win back his starting place. Photo: Chris & Jeanette Holloway
8. Stephen McLaughlin - 7
McLaughlin has been largely dependable this season and has again made the left wing-back spot his own. Can be a bit prone to getting caught out of position though and needs to keep the concentration levels up. Photo: Chris & Jeanette Holloway