Not since 1975 had Mansfield Town reached the fifth round of English football's most famous knockout cup competition. Not for more than half a century have the followers of this unfashionable League One club experienced such delight. The romance of the FA Cup was in plentiful supply on a day that will live long in the memory for Clough and his players, not to mention the jubilant Mansfield supporters. Having dumped out Sheffield United with a 4-3 win at Bramall Lane in the previous round, Mansfield went one better by embarrassing Premier League Burnley at Turf Moor. Although a dramatic 3-2 win at Crystal Palace in midweek gave Burnley their first Premier League victory in 17 games, this horror show an unwelcome revert to type.

Source: Daily Mail February 14, 2026 17:02 UTC