Chesterfield vs Mansfield Town Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 12, 2025 | SMH Group Stadium | EFL Cup | 19:45 BST

With the EFL league season well underway, it is time for us to turn our attention to the EFL Cup. League One outfit Mansfield face a trip to Derbyshire to take on League Two’s Chesterfield in Round One of the 2025/26 EFL Cup competition. Will the tie go the way of the Stags, or could there be a cupset on the cards?

Key Betting Tip: Mansfield to Win 2.90 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Chesterfield vs Mansfield Predicted Lineups

Chesterfield Predicted XI: Zachary Hemming; Vontae Daley-Campbell, Cheyenne Dunkley, Kyle McFadzean, Lewis Gordon; Ryan Stirk, Tom Naylor; Dylan Duffy, Dilan Markanday, Armando Dobra; Will Grigg.

Mansfield Predicted XI: Liam Roberts; Baily Cargill, Ryan Sweeney, Kyle Knoyle; Kyle McAdam, Regan Hendry, Jamie McDonnell, Louis Reed, Elliott Hewitt; Rhys Oates, Will Evans.

Paul Cook will be without Janoi Donacien for Tuesday’s cup tie through a groin injury, meanwhile just one change could be on the cards, with Grigg coming in to replace Lee Bonis.

As for Mansfield, Nigel Clough has the capacity to operate with a full-strength squad. One change could be made to change fortunes up front, with Dominic Dwyer dropping to the bench and Oates incoming, while a system change could occur, with Hewitt and Knoyle switching roles on the right side.

Chesterfield vs Mansfield Current League Standings

The Spireites have gotten off to a flyer in the fourth tier. Two wins from two games and they sit in the top three. Only Crewe Alexandra and Fleetwood Town have been able to match them so far. Chesterfield are also yet to concede a competitive goal, scoring three against Barrow and Cheltenham Town.

It has been a season of opposites for these two sides so far, with the Stags having poor fortunes and are yet to pick up a point. Two losses against Exeter City and Doncaster Rovers – two sides tipped for the drop at the start of the campaign – leaves Mansfield in 19th, with five other teams sharing their despair.

Chesterfield vs Mansfield Head-to-Head Timeline

These club’s will be taking to the same field for the first time in over seven years on Tuesday. It has been a close-fought matchup in the past, with Mansfield winning twice, to Chesterfield’s one, and two draws. Every victory in the fixture has been 1-0 to an away side.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• April 14, 2018: Chesterfield 0-1 Mansfield (League Two)
• November 25, 2017: Mansfield 2-2 Chesterfield (League Two)
• March 22, 2014: Mansfield 0-0 Chesterfield (League Two)
• October 8, 2013: Mansfield 0-1 Chesterfield (Johnstone’s Paint Trophy)
• September 28, 2013: Chesterfield 0-1 Mansfield (League Two)

The match hasn’t seen many goals in the past, with the most recent encounter in 2018, being won by Mansfield by a goal to nil, thanks to 67th minute strike by Malvind Benning – a goal which found the net past a then 19-year-old Aaron Ramsdale.

Recent Chesterfield and Mansfield Matches Analysis

Chesterfield Last 5 Matches:

• Chesterfield 2-0 Cheltenham (A) – League Two
• Chesterfield 1-0 Barrow (H) – League Two
• Chesterfield 1-4 Sheffield United (H) – Club Friendly
• Chesterfield 0-0 Nottingham Forest (H) – Club Friendly
• Chesterfield 1-2 Walsall (A) – League Two

This ambitious Spireites side have started the season in dominant fashion, and after only playing two friendlies over the summer break, they have scored three goals in two games, whilst not letting any in.

Mansfield Last 5 Matches:

• Mansfield 1-2 Doncaster (H) – League One
• Mansfield 1-2 Burton (A) – League One
• Mansfield 0-1 Oxford (H) – Club Friendly
• Mansfield 3-3 Middlesbrough (H) – Club Friendly
• Mansfield 3-0 Exeter (H) – League One

It has been a very challenging start to the season for the Stags, sitting winless after two games. Clough will be demanding a result here to kickstart their season.

Chesterfield vs Mansfield Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Mansfield victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups. Although it has been a difficult start for Tuesday’s visitors, they should have the quality to outmatch Chesterfield and get the job done.

Best Chesterfield vs Mansfield Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Mansfield to Win @ 2.90 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Mansfield win in this fixture. Recent head-to-head and form suggest confidence in Mansfield advancing to the next round.

Key Players to Watch: Chesterfield vs Mansfield

Cheyenne Dunkley (Chesterfield): Dunkley has been a rock at the back so far for the Spireites, making more interceptions and winning more aerial duels than almost all centre-backs per game.

Baily Cargill (Mansfield): After already matching his numbers in terms of output as last season after just two games, Cargill will be much more important for the Stags this campaign. His defensive contributions have been vital so far, making more defensive actions, winning more aerial duels, and creating chances than a majority of the leagues centre-backs.

Chesterfield vs Mansfield Match Facts

Referee: Adam Herczeg. The experienced referee has officiated 188 matches in his career, and hands out an average of 2.7 yellow cards per match. Although from last season onwards, this number is closer to 4.

Broadcast Details:

UK: Sky Sports+ at 19:45 BST.

Stadium Information: Located in Derbyshire, the SMH Group Stadium is an all-seater stadium that can hold up to 10,600 spectators after the venue opened its doors back in 2010.

Chesterfield vs Mansfield: Final Prediction

Chesterfield 0-1 Mansfield