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Peterborough and Mansfield Town Play Out Goalless League One Stalemate
Peterborough United FC and Mansfield Town FC were forced to settle for a point apiece after a 0–0 draw in their League One clash on matchday 40, played on 28 April 2026.
With neither side able to find a way through, the contest ultimately became a story of tactical adjustments and disciplined defending rather than clear-cut chances. Detailed shot and chance data were not available, but the match report confirms there were no goals scored by either team.
Peterborough looked to change the dynamic just after the hour mark. On 61 minutes, Bolu Shofowoke made way for Matthew Garbett, before Jacob Mendy was replaced by Harley Mills in the 66th minute as the hosts refreshed their wide and attacking options. A late double change in the 82nd minute saw Benjamin Woods substituted for Brandon Khela and David Kamara replaced by Oluwalopemiwa Aderoju, underlining Peterborough’s intent to chase a late winner.
Mansfield Town responded with changes of their own. Tyler Roberts was withdrawn for Rhys Oates in the 69th minute, adding fresh legs up front, while Stephen McLaughlin was replaced by Nathan Moriah-Welsh on 78 minutes.
The visitors collected two yellow cards in the closing stages. McLaughlin was booked in the 76th minute, shortly before his substitution, and Elliot Hewitt received a yellow card in the 90th minute as Mansfield saw out the final moments.
With the draw, both sides add a single point to their League One tallies as the regular season moves towards its conclusion. Full statistical breakdowns, including shots, possession, and individual player ratings, were not available at the time of writing.
For more on League One and full season context, visit the competition page on Ballaxy: League One. Match details can be found at the dedicated fixture page: Peterborough United vs Mansfield Town.
League One Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lincoln City FC
|
46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 89 | 41 | 48 | 103 | W W W D W |
| 2 |
Cardiff City FC
|
46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 90 | 50 | 40 | 91 | L W W W D |
| 3 |
Stockport County FC
|
46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 71 | 58 | 13 | 77 | W L W L D |
| 4 |
Bradford City AFC
|
46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 58 | 51 | 7 | 77 | W D D D L |
| 5 |
Bolton Wanderers FC
|
46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 70 | 52 | 18 | 75 | L D D W L |
| 6 |
Stevenage FC
|
46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 49 | 46 | 3 | 75 | W D W D L |
| 7 |
Luton Town FC
|
46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 68 | 56 | 12 | 74 | W W W D W |
| 8 |
Plymouth Argyle FC
|
46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 75 | 63 | 12 | 73 | W W D W D |
| 9 |
Huddersfield Town AFC
|
46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 74 | 64 | 10 | 67 | W L D D D |
| 10 |
Mansfield Town FC
|
46 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 62 | 50 | 12 | 65 | W D W W D |
| 11 |
Wycombe Wanderers FC
|
46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 69 | 58 | 11 | 63 | W L L D L |
| 12 |
Reading FC
|
46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 64 | 60 | 4 | 63 | L D L L L |
| 13 |
Blackpool FC
|
46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 54 | 65 | -11 | 60 | W W W W L |
| 14 |
Doncaster Rovers FC
|
46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 50 | 69 | -19 | 60 | W D L W W |
| 15 |
Barnsley FC
|
46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 68 | 73 | -5 | 59 | L W L L D |
| 16 |
Wigan Athletic FC
|
46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 49 | 58 | -9 | 56 | L L D W W |
| 17 |
Burton Albion FC
|
46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 50 | 60 | -10 | 54 | D D D W D |
| 18 |
Peterborough United FC
|
46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 64 | 68 | -4 | 53 | L D L D L |
| 19 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 51 | 72 | -21 | 53 | L W L L L |
| 20 |
Leyton Orient FC
|
46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 59 | 71 | -12 | 52 | D L L D L |
| 21 |
Exeter City FC
|
46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 52 | 61 | -9 | 49 | L D D D W |
| 22 |
Port Vale FC
|
46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 61 | -25 | 42 | L W L L D |
| 23 |
Rotherham United FC
|
46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41 | 71 | -30 | 41 | L D L W L |
| 24 |
Northampton Town FC
|
46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 39 | 74 | -35 | 35 | L L L L L |
