Name: Mansfield Town earn first point on the road with hard-fought draw vs Burton
Uploaded: 2026-09-19T17:26:32.000Z
Duration: 7 min 59 s
Description: Goals from Michael Smith and Lucas Akins earned Stags a 2-2 draw but Michael McGoldrick saw two goals disallowed to deny them getting anything more than a draw. Stephen Thirkill reflects on the match and touches on some comments made by Regan Hendry at full-time.

Mansfield Town secured a hard-fought point against tricky opponents Burton Albion on Saturday.

But they will no doubt think they could have come away with more, as David McGoldrick saw two goals chalked off throughout the afternoon.

Stags fought back from 2-0 down to claim their first point away from home this season, ending a difficult run on the road in League One.

Goals from Michael Smith and Lucas Akins secured the 2-2 draw and Nigel Clough’s side will now be able to enjoy a break as international fixtures fall upon us.

Mansfield Town clawed a 2-2 draw back from Burton Albion for their first League One point on the road this season.

placeholder image — Mansfield Town clawed a 2-2 draw back from Burton Albion for their first League One point on the road this season.

Stephen Thirkill unpacks the action from the Pirelli Stadium and delivers his thoughts on the performance, as well as comments from Regan Hendry and a fitness update on Jon Russell, who pulled out of the squad during the warm-up.

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