Rhys Oates,

Rhys Oates,

Match gallery: Mansfield Town 0 Preston North End 3

By Stephen Thirkill

Published 11th Aug 2021, 11:20 BST

Mansfield Town exited the Carabao Cup at the hands of Preston for the second season running.

Read how it happened here and what Nigel Clough had to say here

Rhys Oates,

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Rhys Oates, Photo: Chris Holloway

Mansfield Town Stephen McLaughlin holds up Preston's Brad Potts.

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Mansfield Town Stephen McLaughlin holds up Preston's Brad Potts. Photo: Chris Holloway

Ryan Burke in action.

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Ryan Burke in action. Photo: Chris Holloway

Mansfield Town FC captain Oli Clarke makes the pass.

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Mansfield Town FC captain Oli Clarke makes the pass. Photo: Chris Holloway

Action from Mansfield Town's 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Preston North End.

. George Maris of Mansfield Town FC

Action from Mansfield Town's 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Preston North End. Photo: Chris Holloway

Preston Manager Frankie McAvoy.

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Preston Manager Frankie McAvoy. Photo: Chris Holloway

Jordan Bowery has a shot

. Jordan Bowery takes the shot

Jordan Bowery has a shot Photo: Chris Holloway

Ryan Oates makes the cross.

. Ryan Oates makes the cross

Ryan Oates makes the cross. Photo: Chris Holloway

Preston Manager Frankie McAvoy.

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Preston Manager Frankie McAvoy. Photo: Chris Holloway

Jordan Bowery has a shot

6. Jordan Bowery takes the shot

Jordan Bowery has a shot Photo: Chris Holloway

Ryan Oates makes the cross.

7. Ryan Oates makes the cross

Ryan Oates makes the cross. Photo: Chris Holloway

Stephen McLaughlin impressed in a new role.

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Stephen McLaughlin impressed in a new role. Photo: Chris Holloway

Preston North End Preston Nigel Clough