Mansfield Town ready to return to home comforts as they prepare for Carlisle and Grimsby tests

Nigel Clough believes his Mansfield Town side are capable of beating any League Two rival - especially at home.

The Stags are preparing to host two matches in four days this week, as they look to bounce back from heartbreaking defeat at Crawley Town.

Carlisle United arrive at One Call Stadium on Tuesday before basement boys Grimsby Town are the visitors on Saturday.

Mansfield have won four and drawn three of their 10 home contests under Clough, including last Tuesday's 3-1 demolition job against Cheltenham Town, who still topped the table when the team bus pulled out of town.

"It's funny. We mentioned that a while back," Clough said when asked about his record against the top sides.

"We think this team is as capable of beating the top teams as the bottom teams.

"I think we enjoy playing at home and the teams that come here, we've had a go at everybody.

"Even the teams like Cambridge, who beat us (3-0) here, we've had a go at every team here."

The Stags looked set for a point at Crawley on Saturday before James Tilley netted the only goal of the game late into stoppage time.

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