They did themselves no favours with Rhys Oates red carded for a dangerous tackle on 13 minutes.
Stags battled hard against the odds before slipping to an eventual defeat.
It leaves Mansfield just three points above the relegation zone after Exeter, Plymouth and Peterborough all won to bunch things right up.
Here are some of the fans who saw Stags beaten.
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1. Stags 0 Bolton 1
Mansfield Town's losing streak rolled on after a tough night against Bolton Wanderers. Photo: Chris Holloway
2. Stags 0 Bolton 1
Mansfield Town's losing streak rolled on after a tough night against Bolton Wanderers. Photo: Chris Holloway
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Mansfield Fans during the Sky Bet League One match against Bolton Wanderers FC at the One Call Stadium, 09 Dec 2025, Photo credit Chris & Jeanette Holloway / The Bigger Picture.media : Mansfield Town's losing streak rolled on after a tough night against Bolton Wanderers. Photo: Pic : Chris Holloway : Chris Holloway
4. Stags 0 Bolton 1
Mansfield Town's losing streak rolled on after a tough night against Bolton Wanderers. Photo: Chris Holloway