Burton Albion face a defensive reshuffle for their League One meeting with Mansfield Town on Saturday, with Owen Dodgson suspended and Baily Cargill ruled out through injury. The Brewers, sitting 11th in the table with eight points from six games, host the 17th-placed Stags in a 12.30pm kick-off at the Pirelli Stadium. The team's current position in the standings reflects a mixed start, having scored 8 goals while conceding 9 across their opening fixtures.
Dodgson will serve a one-match ban following his red card in the recent 3-0 defeat to Oxford United. Cargill, meanwhile, is not expected to return to first-team action until early October. Tyler Roberts is also being managed after suffering a calf issue in training, adding to the selection concerns for the home side. Manager Martin Paterson will need to assess his options from the full squad list to cover these absences.
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Stephen McLaughlin will be assessed after an ankle injury forced him off at half-time last weekend. The referee for the match will be Oliver Mackey, assisted by Andrew Ellis and Ashley Allen, with Alex Gray as fourth official.
Supporters are reminded that the Pirelli Stadium is a cashless venue. A limited number of tickets remain available, with prices rising by £2 per category after 6pm tonight. No tickets will be sold on the day of the game. The Stags Supporters’ Association is running coach travel from the One Call Stadium, with coaches departing from 9.45am.
How to follow the action
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports + for viewers in the UK and Ireland. For those following online, monthly or annual subscribers to iFollow Stags can access audio commentary, while a video match pass is available for £10 for supporters outside the UK. Live updates will also be provided via the club's official social media channels.
Burton will be looking to bounce back from their heavy loss at Oxford, a result that left them five points behind league leaders Sheffield Wednesday. Their recent form shows two wins, one draw and two losses from their last five outings. The last meeting between these sides ended in a goalless draw back in April. A deeper look at the team's performance stats reveals they have averaged 1.33 goals per game and have kept two clean sheets so far this season. The full schedule of upcoming matches, including this key fixture, can be found on the club's fixtures page.
First reported at Mansfield Town FC
