2021–22 Mansfield Town F.C. season explained

Club:Mansfield Town
Season:2021–22
Manager:Nigel Clough
Chairman:Carolyn & John Radford
Chrtitle:Owners
Stadium:Field Mill
League:League Two
League Result:7th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Third round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group stage
League Topscorer:
Rhys Oates (9)
Season Topscorer:
Rhys Oates (12)
Prevseason:2020–21
Nextseason:2022–23
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The 2021–22 season was Mansfield Town's 125th year in their history and ninth consecutive season in League Two. Along with the league, the club also competed in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy. The season covered the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Pre-season friendlies

The Stags announced they would play friendlies against Retford United, Matlock Town, Grimsby Town, Alfreton Town, Hull City,[1] Coventry City,[2] Basford United[2] and Nottingham Forest U23s[2] as part of the club's pre-season preparations.

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2021–22 EFL League Two.

Matches

Mansfield Town's fixtures were announced on 24 June 2021.[3] On 7 July, the scheduled fixtures with Newport County were reversed due to renovation works at Rodney Parade.[4]

Play-offs

See main article: 2022 English Football League play-offs.

FA Cup

See main article: 2021–22 FA Cup.

Mansfield were drawn away to Sunderland in the first round,[5] Doncaster Rovers in the second round[6] and home to Middlesbrough in the third round.[7]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Cup.

Mansfield were drawn at home to Preston North End in the first round.[8] [9]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Trophy.

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
21 June 2021 Undisclosed [10]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [11]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [12]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [13]
2 July 2021 Free transfer [14]
8 July 2021 Free transfer [15]
23 October 2021 Free transfer [16]
20 January 2022 Free transfer [17]
28 January 2022 Free transfer [18]

Loans in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromDate untilRef.
1 July 2021 End of season [19]
1 July 2021 End of season [20]
27 July 2021 End of season [21]
31 August 2021 9 January 2022 [22]
31 August 2021 End of season [23]
31 January 2022 End of season [24]
31 January 2022 End of season [25]

Loans out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToDate untilRef.
16 July 2021 4 January 2022 [26]
3 August 2021 January 2022 [27]
16 August 2021 End of season [28]
11 December 2021 Owen Mason 9 February 2022 [29]
6 January 2022 6 February 2022 [30]
24 January 2022 End of season [31]

Transfers out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
30 June 2021 Free transfer [32]
30 June 2021 Released [33] [34]
30 June 2021 Released [35]
30 June 2021 [36]
30 June 2021 Released [37]
30 June 2021 Released [38]
30 June 2021 Aiden Walker Released [39]
30 June 2021 Released
13 July 2021 Undisclosed [40]
4 January 2022 Undisclosed [41]
12 January 2022 Undisclosed [42]
28 January 2022 Free transfer [43]
28 January 2022 Undisclosed [44]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stags pre-season schedule finalised . Mansfield Town FC . 25 June 2021.
  2. Web site: Stags announce pre-season schedule . Mansfield Town FC . 3 June 2021.
  3. Web site: Stags to start new season at home . Mansfield Town FC . 24 June 2021.
  4. Web site: Newport fixtures reversed . Mansfield Town FC . 7 July 2021.
  5. News: EFL Clubs Enter The Emirates FA Cup, Following Sunday’s First Round Proper Draw . 18 October 2021 . The Football Association . 17 October 2021.
  6. News: The Emirates FA Cup second round proper draw has been made . 8 November 2021 . The FA . 3 December 2021.
  7. News: Third Round Draw . 6 December 2021 . The Football Association . 9 December 2021.
  8. Web site: Carabao Cup first round draw . Mansfield Town FC . 24 June 2021.
  9. Web site: Date for Preston cup tie confirmed . Mansfield Town FC . 6 July 2021.
  10. Web site: Stags sign Ipswich striker . Ipswich Town FC . 21 June 2021.
  11. Web site: Stags capture versatile defender . Mansfield Town - Official Site . 19 May 2021.
  12. Web site: Stags land prolific goalscorer . Mansfield Town FC . 10 June 2021.
  13. Web site: Experienced midfielder signs Stags’ contract . Mansfield Town FC . 14 June 2021.
  14. Web site: Stags sign young full-back . Mansfield Town FC . 2 July 2021.
  15. Web site: Stags fight off competition for highly-rated forward . Mansfield Town FC . 8 July 2021.
  16. News: Stags sign experienced midfielder . 27 October 2021 . Mansfield Town FC . 23 October 2021.
  17. Web site: Lucas Akins Signs For Mansfield Town . Burton Albion . 20 January 2022.
  18. Web site: Kieran Wallace Joins Mansfield Town On Permanent Deal . Burton Albion FC . 28 January 2022.
  19. Web site: Manchester United goalkeeper joins Stags on loan . Mansfield Town FC . 24 June 2021.
  20. Web site: Forest keeper joins on loan . Mansfield Town FC . 25 June 2021.
  21. Web site: Stags strengthen midfield with new signing . Mansfield Town FC . 27 July 2021.
  22. Web site: Stags land Stoke defender . Mansfield Town FC . 1 September 2021.
  23. Web site: Stags sign Burnley defender on loan . Mansfield Town FC . 1 September 2021.
  24. Web site: Stags land Newcastle midfielder . Mansfield Town FC . 1 February 2022.
  25. Web site: Stags sign former Scottish international . Mansfield Town FC . 1 February 2022.
  26. Web site: Defender joins Walsall on loan . Mansfield Town FC . 16 July 2021.
  27. Web site: Defender joins Rochdale on loan . Mansfield Town FC . 4 August 2021.
  28. Web site: Young striker makes loan move . Mansfield Town FC . 17 August 2021.
  29. Web site: Owen Mason Signs Lions Loan Deal . Guiseley AFC . 12 December 2021.
  30. Web site: Ilkeston Town sign Mansfield Town striker Nathan Caine on loan . Mansfield and Ashfield Chad . 6 January 2022.
  31. Web site: Tyrese Sinclair joins on loan for rest of season . Scunthorpe United . 24 January 2022.
  32. Web site: Port Vale agree one-year contract with Mal Benning . Port Vale FC . 29 June 2021.
  33. Web site: Mansfield Town announce retained list . Mansfield Town - Official Site . 11 May 2021.
  34. Web site: City Get Cooking With First Summer Signing . Bradford City AFC . 12 June 2021.
  35. Web site: Rovers complete double swoop for Maynard and Walker . Tranmere Rovers FC . 31 August 2021.
  36. Web site: Ex-Mansfield Town defender Joe Riley forced into retirement with knee injury at 29. Chad.co.uk . 21 July 2021.
  37. Web site: Port Vale agree terms with goalkeeper Aidan Stone . Port Vale FC . 25 June 2021.
  38. Web site: Ryan joins . Dundee FC . 21 June 2021.
  39. Web site: Central defender joins Brighouse . Non League Yorkshire . 8 November 2021.
  40. Web site: Striker sold to Stevenage . Mansfield Town FC . 13 July 2021.
  41. Web site: Menayese signs permanent Saddlers deal . Walsall FC . 4 January 2022.
  42. Web site: Shelbourne announces signing of Aaron O'Driscoll . Shelbourne FC . 13 January 2022.
  43. Web site: Corey O'Keeffe Joins Dale On Permanent Deal . Rochdale AFC . 28 January 2022.
  44. Web site: Harry Charsley is a Valiant . Port Vale FC . 28 January 2022.

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