Mansfield's match against Bantams ended in a dour goalless draw at the One Call Stadium. The team made it consecutive clean sheets in the league. Brad Halliday was named Man of the Match for his energetic performance, defending solidly and being an effective outlet going forward. The Bantams had plenty of possession in Mansfield territory but never really looked like scoring when they got into promising positions. Mark Hughes made two changes from the side that had battled so well at Wrexham in the Carabao Cup. One of those was enforced as Alex Pattison missed out with a tight hamstring. Lewis Richards also came back in at left wing-back for Liam Ridehalgh. The referee for the match was Leigh Doughty from Blackpool. The attendance was 8,525. Mansfield had 1 shot on target and 10 shots off target, while City had 2 shots on target and 7 shots off target. The player ratings for Mansfield were Pym 7, Bowery 7, Flint 6, Brunt 7, MacDonald 8, Maris 6, Reed 7, Clarke 6, Keillor-Dunn 7, Swan 6, and Akins 7. For City, the player ratings were Lewis 7, Halliday 8, Platt 6, Stubbs 7, Kelly 7, Richards 7, Smallwood 6, Osadebe 7, Oduor 6, Walker 6, and Smith 6. The match was a closely contested one with both teams creating chances but neither able to score. Mansfield's defense was solid, and they were able to keep City at bay. The draw was a fair result, given the balance of play. The match stats and player ratings provide a detailed look at the performance of both teams. The Bantams' possession in Mansfield territory was notable, but they were unable to capitalize on it. The match was a closely contested one. And the final score was 0-0. But the match was not without its moments of excitement. City hearts were briefly in mouths when Lucas Akins' header bounced inches wide in the second half. So the match ended in a draw, with both teams taking a point. The attendance of 8,525 was a good turnout for the match. The referee's performance was also notable, with Leigh Doughty keeping the match under control. The player ratings provide a detailed look at the performance of each player. Mansfield's Pym had a solid game, making several important saves. City's Halliday was also impressive, with his energetic performance earning him the Man of the Match award.