History is not on Mansfield Town’s side after fourth-placed finish going into League Two play-offs

IF Mansfield Town are to achieve their promotion dream through the play-offs, then they are going to have defy history as well as Newport County and either Forest Green Rovers or Tranmere Rovers.

By The Newsroom

Published 5th May 2019, 10:42 BST

Updated 5th May 2019, 10:56 BST

Mansfield Town v Milton Keynes.
David Flitcroft applauds the visiting fans at the start of the match. — Mansfield Town v Milton Keynes. David Flitcroft applauds the visiting fans at the start of the match.

That is the challenge that faces the Stags ahead of their play-off semi-final – with the away leg on Thursday (7.45pm) and the return home leg on Sunday (6pm).