Mansfield vs Arsenal FC: FA Cup prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

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Mansfield vs Arsenal: FA Cup prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Gunners face out-of-form League One side in FA Cup fifth-round clash

Arsenal travel to Mansfield in the fifth round of the FA Cup

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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

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Arsenal this afternoon continue their quest for an unprecedented quadruple with an FA Cup fifth round tie against minnows Mansfield.

The Gunners moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table on Wednesday night after beating Brighton and this is another big opportunity to win silverware this season.

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A showdown with the League One side is preceded by a Champions League last-16 first-leg clash against Bayer Leverkusen, while the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City is not too far away.

Arsenal have already beaten lower opposition in Portsmouth and Wigan to reach this stage and will be expected to progress to the quarter-final.

Mansfield, meanwhile, beat Premier League Burnley in round four after overcoming Sheffield United in round three. Though beating Arsenal would represent a much bigger upset.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Mansfield vs Arsenal is scheduled for a 12.15pm GMT kick-off today, Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The match will take place at the One Call Stadium.

Where to watch Mansfield vs Arsenal

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts at 11am GMT on TNT Sports 1.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.

Mansfield vs Arsenal team news

Luke Bolton is a doubt for Mansfield after lasting just 13 minutes of the goalless draw with Rotherham on Tuesday night. The winger was immediately sent for a scan, so is in a race against the clock.

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Midfielder George Abbott, on loan from Tottenham, is eligible to feature in the FA Cup for the hosts and should be fresh after being withdrawn at half-time against Rotherham.

As for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta is expected to ring the changes with one eye on the Champions League tie against Bayer Leverkusen.

Kepa Arrizabalaga should start in goal, while the likes of Christian Norgaard, Riccardo Calafiori, Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are likely to come into the team.

Max Dowman is also an option to start after returning to the matchday squad on Wednesday night, but Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Jurrien Timber and Bukayo Saka could be rested.

William Saliba, Martin Odegaard and Ben White are all doubtful, but Myles Lewis-Skelly is suspended.

Suspended: Myles Lewis-Skelly has been booked in both of Arsenal’s FA Cup ties this season

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Mansfield vs Arsenal prediction

In theory, this should be a straightforward FA Cup tie for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal to navigate.

The Gunners may not have been at their absolute best in recent weeks, but they do seem to release the handbrake when it comes to matters outside of the Premier League.

Mansfield are without a league win since the middle of January and we expect their cup run to come to an end here.

Arsenal to win, 4-0

Head to head (h2h) history and results

This will be the first meeting between the two sides since 1929 when Arsenal beat Mansfield 2-0 in the FA Cup fourth round at Highbury.

Mansfield wins: 0

Arsenal wins: 1

Draws: 0

Mansfield vs Arsenal match odds

Mansfield to advance: 14/1

Arsenal to advance: 1/80

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).

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