The Data: Mansfield win it in first half against County

Already in the first half Mansfield took charge of the home game to Newport County in the England League Two. Their 2-1 lead remained intact after a goalless second half.

Mansfield scored the first goal when George Maris scored after 7 minutes, making it 0-1.

Newport County equalised to 1-1 early in the match when Robbie Willmott made his mark as he scored in the 9th minute.

Mansfield took the lead just before the half-time whistle as Ollie Clarke scored. The second half was goalless and the match ended with a 2-1 win for Mansfield.

In the next round, Mansfield take on Colchester away at Colchester Community Stadium on Tuesday. Newport Co play away to Tranmere on Saturday.

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    Chris Beaumont
    Chris Beaumont
    Chris Beaumont is a football writer and historian for FootballBH, focusing on European football culture, forgotten teams and the moments where tactics, memory and identity collide. His work blends historical detail with long-form storytelling, revisiting the players, matches and eras that shaped the modern game.
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