In the heart of Nottinghamshire, Mansfield Town Football Club—affectionately known as "The Stags"—stands as a pillar of community and footballing tradition.
From its historic ground to its recent giant-killing antics, here is everything you need to know about Mansfield Town.
2026 FA Cup Giant-Killers: Mansfield vs. Arsenal
The Stags made headlines across the globe today in a fifth-round tie that nearly upended the Premier League standings.
The Result: Mansfield Town fell 1–2 to Arsenal in a hard-fought battle at the One Call Stadium.
The Drama: After a Noni Madueke opener, Mansfield’s Will Evans scored a sensational equalizer in the 50th minute, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
It took a 66th-minute strike from Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze to finally end the Stags' dream of a quarter-final berth. The Journey: Before facing Arsenal, Mansfield famously knocked out Premier League side Burnley in the fourth round, cementing their status as the 2025/26 season's ultimate underdog.
The One Call Stadium: A Historic Landmark
Many fans wonder if Mansfield's home is the oldest in the world. The answer is a bit of both:
Oldest Professional Ground: The One Call Stadium (traditionally known as Field Mill) is recognized as the oldest professional football ground in the world.
It has hosted football matches since 1861. The Record: While Sandygate Road (home to Hallam FC) is the oldest football ground overall (1860), Field Mill holds the title for the oldest stadium currently hosting professional league football.
Capacity: The stadium has an all-seated capacity of 9,186, though it can accommodate up to 10,000 for special events.
Fun Fact: Field Mill hosted the first-ever competitive match played under floodlights in England back in 1930.
Club Profile and Famous Figures
Country: England (located in the town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire).
League: League One (English third tier).
Famous Players: * Sandy Pate: The legendary right-back who made 413 appearances; the "Sandy Pate Bar" at the stadium is named in his honor.
Ken Wagstaff: A clinical striker who scored 93 goals in the early 60s.
Liam Lawrence: A youth academy graduate who went on to play in the Premier League and for the Republic of Ireland.
Kevin Bird: A stalwart defender from the 70s and 80s with over 450 appearances.
Current Leadership: Managed by Nigel Clough, son of the legendary Brian Clough, who has brought a level of tactical stability and cup success back to the club.
| Question | Answer |
| Which country is Mansfield in? | England (United Kingdom). |
| Is it the oldest stadium? | Yes, the oldest professional football stadium in the world. |
| What are their colors? | Amber and Blue. |
| Where to follow? | Their official Twitter (X) handle is @mansfieldtownfc for live match updates and news. |