League One

CLOUGH’S JOY AS STAGS ARE OFF TO A FLIER

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The LeaguePaper Team
11 August 2024

By Johnny Nixon

BARNSLEY 1
Connell 32

MANSFIELD TOWN 2
Quinn 13, Gregory 18
MANSFIELD Town’s quickfire start was saluted by boss Nigel Clough as they toppled Barnsley in their first meeting for 21 years.
Playing at this level for the first time in over two decades, the promoted Stags were quickly out of the blocks at Oak-well and led 2-0 after 18 minutes through goals from 38-year-old Stephen Quinn and Lee Gregory, 35.
Luca Connell pulled one back for the hosts before half-time, but Barnsley could not capitalise on a number of chances to equalise as Mansfield held on fo...

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