How Mansfield Town's discipline record this season compares to Lincoln, Luton and rest of League One

Mansfield Town are able to enjoy their last stretch of games now they have secured their place in League One for another year. Nigel Clough’s side fought hard to mathematically stamp their safety in what has been another competitive campaign in England’s third tier.

Stags earned a statement win against promotion-seeking Stockport County on Tuesday, taking their points tally up to 58, rising ahead of the likes of Doncaster, Wigan and Barnsley, who all dropped points last time out.

The win was their 14th of the season, thanks to a lone goal from Tyler Roberts. During the match, referee Scott Jackson issued a total of eight yellow cards, with five going in Mansfield Town’s direction. Stephen McLaughlin, Kyle Knoyle, Ryan Sweeney, Will Evans and Frazer Blake-Tracy all went in the book. However, despite a busy evening for Jackson, Stags discipline record remains one of the best in the league this season.

According to official League One statistics, Nigel Clough’s side are the third best disciplined side this season, with a total of 71 cards against their name – 68 yellows and three reds. That equates to 1.65 cards on average per league match played so far.

At the other end of the tallies, Plymouth Argyle have the worst fair play record in League One this season. The Pilgrims have a combined 117 cards against them from 44 games played so far – 113 yellows and four reds. Bradford City are the only other

Take a look below at how Stags compared with the rest of League One on the yellow and red card front this season – are there any surprises in there for you?

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