Alfreton Town 0:4 Mansfield Town — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Stephen McLaughlin scored once as Mansfield Town thrashed Alfreton Town 4-0 in a Club Friendly Games encounter, setting up a pre-season meeting with Derby County. The League One visitors were simply too strong for their non-league hosts from the opening exchanges.

Rhys Oates struck twice in the space of six first-half minutes, opening the scoring on 30 minutes before doubling the lead just before the break. George Maris added a third early in the second half on 56 minutes, and McLaughlin completed the rout three minutes later with a goal of his own as Mansfield ran riot.

Mansfield dominated possession with 57 per cent to Alfreton's 43 and created more from open play despite the hosts winning six corners to their three. Stephen McLaughlin was the standout player with a rating of 9.39 out of ten and one goal to his name. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Mansfield Town, and the result confirmed that prediction emphatically. Mansfield Town now face Derby County on 31 July.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Alfreton Town vs Mansfield Town?

Alfreton Town 0-4 Mansfield Town (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Rhys Oates (30') for Mansfield Town; Rhys Oates (36') for Mansfield Town; George Maris (56') for Mansfield Town; Stephen McLaughlin (59') for Mansfield Town.

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