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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9. Lucas Akins - 6
Hasn’t started since Reading but got his first goal of the season as an impact sub at Burton and showed his value with an excellent sub shift against Huddersfield. Started the season as preferred right wing-back but has since lost that spot. Photo: Chris & Jeanette Holloway
10. Frazer Blake-Tracy - 6
Started the first two games in the centre of defence but has struggled to get back into the team after picking up an early season niggle. Solid enough when selected and guaranteed to always give 100 per cent. Photo: Chris & Jeanette Holloway
11. Regan Hendry - 6
Hendry has shown a bit of versatility this season after starting up front as part of a top two against Bradford and Luton. Feels more effective though when he’s playing a little deeper and looked more effective while operating as an attacking midfielder at Burton. Photo: Chris & Jeanette Holloway
12. Nathan Moriah-Welsh - 7
Has had an encouraging start to the season and elevated himself from squad player to first-team regular thanks to some increasingly consistent performances, which has shown increased confidence and comfortability in his new wing-back role. His superb double against Luton remains the highlight so far. Photo: Chris & Jeanette Holloway