Curzon Ashton look to spring a giant killing against Mansfield in the first round of 2024-25 FA Cup.
Victory would see Curzon Ashton reach the second round for the first time in eight years, whilst Mansfield seek to move beyond this stage for the fifth time in six seasons.
Team News
Curzon Ashton have no fresh injury concerns to report following their National League North’s 4-0 win over Chester.
Mansfield have no fresh injury issues following their 1-1 draw against Birmingham in League One.
When is Kick-Off?
Curzon Ashton host Mansfield at Tameside Stadium on Sunday 3 November at 2pm GMT, untelevised live in the UK.
Stat Attack
- This is Curzon Ashton’s first competitive meeting against Mansfield.
- Mansfield are visiting Curzon Ashton for the very first time at Tameside Stadium in a competitive fixture.
- Curzon Ashton are yet to concede in this season’s FA Cup, having scored eight goals in three Qualifying Round fixtures without reply.
- Mansfield have won four of their last six away FA Cup ties (W4, L2).
Prediction
With one loss in their last 10 matches, Curzon Ashton certainly have the firepower to cause a cupset if they can produce their best football but they must be wary of Mansfield’s strong form.
Mansfield also have lost just two away games in all competitions this season and with players like Lee Gregory plus Will Evans up front, it is hard to see them losing this unless Nigel Clough heavily rotates his squad.
Nevertheless this won’t be easy with Curzon Ashton at home but if Mansfield turn up with a strong line-up, they should avoid a cupset.
Prediction: Curzon Ashton 1-2 Mansfield
Result: Curzon Ashton 0-4 Mansfield
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