Former Stags player Colin Calderwood was dealt a frustrating defeat upon his return to his old stomping ground with the relegation-threatened Cobblers. Mansfield Town ran out 4-1 winners thanks to braces from both Will Evans and Lucas Akins. Northampton Town fired in a consolation goal late on in the match but it did little to change the narrative of the occasion.
The loss for Calderwood and his side means they still have just the one win on the board in 2026 as their dismal stretch in the bottom four continues. Cobblers have lost seven of their last nine games.
Stags sported green socks for World Down Syndrome Day as they enjoyed their 12th League One win of the season. The three points takes them to 49 in the table and ever closer to guaranteeing their safety for another campaign. The statement win also extends their unbeaten run to six league fixtures.
Here’s how we rated each Stags player this afternoon.
1. Stags player ratings vs Northampton
Stags player ratings vs Northampton Photo: Mansfield Chad
2. Liam Roberts - 7/10
Will be frustrated not to come away with a clean sheet. Produced a great stop with his feet to deny a Northampton equaliser just before half-time. Photo: UGC
3. Elliott Hewitt - 6.5/10
Solid for the first half as Stags held on to keep Northampton at bay during their peppered chances. Was on-hand to intercept chances played forward by the Cobblers. Photo: UGC
4. Deji Oshilaja - 7/10
Strong in defence as usual and a big physical presence among the Cobblers attack. Got himself a yellow card. Photo: UGC