Mansfield Town forward Rhys Oates grabs an early goal against Sunderland.

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Match gallery: Sunderland 0 Mansfield Town 1

By Stephen Thirkill

Published 8th Nov 2021, 12:01 BST

Rhys Oates gave Mansfield Town another brilliant 1-0 win at Sunderland in the FA Cup first round.

Stags valiantly defended that fifth minute opener to claim another iconic win. Match photographer Chris Holloway captured the best of the action here.

13. George Maris

Mansfield Town midfielder George Maris fights for possession with Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin. Photo: Chris Holloway

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14. Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough

Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough was delighted with what he saw. Photo: Chris Holloway

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15. Goal

Mansfield Town forward Rhys Oates grabs an early goal. Photo: Chris Holloway

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Match gallery: Sunderland 0 Mansfield Town 1

Rhys Oates gave Mansfield Town another brilliant 1-0 win at Sunderland in the FA Cup first round.

13. George Maris

14. Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough

15. Goal

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