Burnley, England, ENG — League Two side Mansfield Town delivered a classic FA Cup shock, overturning a first-half deficit to eliminate Championship hosts Burnley at Turf Moor.
Josh Laurent gave Burnley an early lead in the 21st minute, and the home side controlled proceedings throughout the first half. However, Mansfield struck three times after the break to complete a remarkable turnaround.
Rhys Oates equalized eight minutes into the second half, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to level the tie at 1-1. The visitors then seized control with two goals in quick succession. Stephen McLaughlin put Mansfield ahead in the 72nd minute before Louis Reed added a third just eight minutes later to effectively seal the upset.
Despite dominating possession and outshooting their lower-league opponents 22-8, Burnley managed just four shots on target compared to Mansfield's three. The Championship side's inability to convert territorial advantage into goals proved costly as Mansfield's clinical finishing made the difference.
GOALS:- 21' Josh Laurent - Burnley- 53' Rhys Oates - Mansfield Town- 72' Stephen McLaughlin - Mansfield Town- 80' Louis Reed - Mansfield Town
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Burnley: Josh Laurent - Early goal, controlled midfield- Mansfield Town: Louis Reed - Sealed victory with third goal
KEY STAT: Burnley controlled 64.1% possession and registered 22 shots but managed only four on target, highlighting their wastefulness in front of goal.