Both Nigel Clough and Andy Woodman expect Saturday’s meeting to be a tough challenge.

Like Stags, Andy Woodman’s side have also had some time off during the international break, with two of their fixtures rescheduled due to player call-ups.

Clough has already highlighted Saturday as a challenge for his team, who will enter the clash off the back of their midweek defeat to Port Vale and ultimate exit from the Jersey Mike’s Trophy.

Andy Woodman, Manager of Bromley looks on prior to the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Bromley and Wycombe Wanderers at Hayes Lane on August 26, 2025 in Bromley, England. (Photo by Jasper Wax/Getty Images)

The Stags boss stressed his side must continue to build on their unbeaten home run so far this season. Mansfield are yet to win away from home and it took until their most recent result against Burton to finally pick up a point on the road.

As for Bromley, they head into this weekend level on points with Stags, with the same amount of wins, draws and defeats.

The Ravens clinched the League Two title last season and earned promotion to League One for the first time, which Clough has described as a ‘remarkable’ feat.

Woodman has shared a similar outlook to Clough ahead of Saturday and knows Bromley cannot afford to allow Mansfield Town an easy way in.

“We’ve got to make sure we’re on it from the minute go with Mansfield,” the Bromley manager told club media. “We know it’s going to be a tough game, like they all are. We’ve got to make sure we stick to our game plan.

“They’re an established League One football club, with Nigel Clough in charge. It’s a real tough game. And it’s away from home, you know, and there is a big swing away from home at home games for sure. But we have to just make sure we stick to our game plan.”

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