Mansfield have won three of their last four home games. Hartlepool are yet to win away from home this season, losing six. Mansfield have won their last four home games against Hartlepool. Hartlepool are rooted to the bottom of the division, a win for Mansfield could see them go into the top three. 2:0
Anthony Hartigan is expected to be out of action for at least a few weeks after he suffered a dislocated shoulder in the Stags’ Papa Johns Trophy match away at Grimsby on Tuesday. Striker Rhys Oates is coming back from injury quicker than expected. Muhammad Niang will be assessed after injury. Strikers Mika Ndjoli and Josh Umerah are doubts. Nicky Featherstone is definitely out. Rollin Menayese could face his former club.