But last night they watched their side dish up a treat with a performance to thank the fans for their brilliant support this season.
Stags brushed aside hapless Peterborough United to seal a 4-2 win and send the fans home happy.
Here are some of the fans who were through, with these pictures taken by Chris and Jeanette Holloway.
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5. Stags 4 Peterborough 2
Mansfield Town turned on the style to make light work of Peterborough United. Photo: Chris and Jeanette Holloway
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Mansfield Town turned on the style to make light work of Peterborough United. Photo: Chris and Jeanette Holloway
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Mansfield Town turned on the style to make light work of Peterborough United. Photo: Chris and Jeanette Holloway
8. Stags 4 Peterborough 2
Mansfield Town turned on the style to make light work of Peterborough United. Photo: Chris and Jeanette Holloway