The fifth round of the FA Cup will pit two teams from very different realities face to face. This Saturday March 7th Mansfield Town will try to prolong the sleep cupbearer before the Arsenalleader of the Premier League and one of the most powerful teams in Europe. The match will be played at One Call Stadium and will face the sensation of the tournament with one of the main candidates for the title.
The local team, currently 16th in the League Oneearned his place among the best in the contest after eliminating the Sheffield United and give the big blow in front of the Burnley.
On the other hand, the Arsenal They arrive in great shape with ten games unbeaten in all competitions, although with their sights also set on the Champions League, since next Wednesday they will visit Bayer Leverkusen for the round of 16.
Below, everything you need to know about this exciting crossing.
Mansfield vs Arsenal Prediction
There will be a win for the Gunners
In the preview, the crossing seems clearly favorable for the Arsenal. Although the team has had some ups and downs in its recent performances, in knockout competitions it usually shows its best version and has a much deeper squad than its rival.
He Mansfield Town They have had a memorable campaign in this FA Cup, but their performance in League One has lost steam in recent weeks and they have not won since mid-January. Facing a team of Arsenal’s level, even with possible rotations, represents a very demanding challenge for a squad with fewer resources and experience in this type of scenario.
Most likely, the set of Mikel Arteta monopolize possession and generate the majority of scoring opportunities. If they maintain their concentration and avoid early surprises, Arsenal should impose their hierarchy and advance without major shocks to the next round of the tournament
Mansfield 0-4 Arsenal
What time does Mansfield vs Arsenal play?
- Ciudad: Mansfield, England
- Estadio: One Call Stadium
- Date: Saturday March 7
- Time: 07:15 (United States), 06:15 (Mexico), 13:15 (Spain)
- Arbitrator: Thomas Bramall
Head-to-head history between Mansfield and Arsenal
- It will be the first confrontation between both teams
Last five games
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Arsenal |
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Rotherham 0-0 Mansfield 03/03/26 |
Brighton 0-1 Arsenal 04/03/26 |
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Mansfield 2-2 Wimbledon 28/02/26 |
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea 01/03/2026 |
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Mansfield 0-2 Lincoln 21/02/26 |
Tottenham 1-4 Arsenal 22/02/2026 |
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Blackpool 1-0 Mansfield 17/02/26 |
Wolverhampton 2-2 Arsenal 18/02/2026 |
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Burnley 1-2 Mansfield 14/02/26 |
Arsenal 4-0 Wigan Athletic 15/02/2026 |
How to watch Mansfield vs Arsenal on TV and Online Streaming?
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Canal TV / Streaming Online |
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USA |
ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App |
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Mexico |
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Spain |
Latest Mansfield news
Mansfield Town arrives at this crossroads with its enthusiasm intact after starring in one of the most surprising campaigns of the current FA Cup. The League One team eliminated Sheffield United and then gave the big blow by leaving Burnley, from the Premier League, on the way, results that made it the great revelation of the tournament. However, their present in the local championship is not the best, since the team has not achieved a victory since mid-January.
Regarding the state of the squad, the coach is closely monitoring the winger’s situation. Luke Boltonwho had to leave the last match against Rotherham after just 13 minutes and is in doubt for the match against Arsenal. On the other hand, the midfielder George Abbotton loan from Tottenham, is qualified to compete in the FA Cup and could play an important role in Mansfield’s attempt to compete against a much superior rival in the hierarchy.
Possible Mansfield lineup (4-5-1): Roberts; Akins, Hewitt, Oshilaja, Blake-Tracy; Reed; Bolton, Russell, Abbott, Irow; Oates.
🏆 Our @EmiratesFACup journey so far as we approach a special afternoon against Arsenal pic.twitter.com/tjdlDIysZm
— Mansfield Town FC (@mansfieldtownfc) March 5, 2026
Latest Arsenal news
The Gunners could present several changes to their lineup for this FA Cup match. With the calendar full and the Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen just around the corner, Mikel Arteta It analyzes resting some regular starters and distributing minutes between players who have had less participation in recent weeks.
In that context, names like Kepa Arrizabalaga, Riccardo Calafiori, Christian Nørgaard, Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz y Gabriel Jesus They appear as candidates to enter the starting eleven. In addition, young Max Dowman could add minutes after recently returning to the squad, while important players such as Declan Rice or Bukayo Saka could be preserved.
Possible Arsenal lineup (4-3-3): Kepa; Jurors Timber, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhaes, Myles Lewis-Skelly; Christian Nørgaard, Eberechi Eze, Kai Havertz; Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus.
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