Bromley face a significant test in their historic first League One season with an away trip to Mansfield Town this Saturday. The match at One Call Stadium kicks off at, pitting two sides level on eight points against each other in a key early-season encounter.

Bromley earned promotion by winning League Two last term, but their step up has been challenging. They currently sit 19th in the table with eight points from seven games, having lost their last two matches. Their most recent outing was a 4-0 defeat at Crawley Town on Tuesday. Mansfield Town, positioned 17th, also have eight points but have a perfect home record this league season, making this a formidable task for the visitors.

Mansfield manager Nigel Clough has several selection decisions to make. Louis Reed and Ryan Sweeney are doubts after picking up knocks in the midweek Jersey Mike's Trophy defeat at Port Vale. David McGoldrick missed that trip and may also be unavailable. However, Michael Smith and Liam Thompson will return after being rested, and Jordan Bowery and Nathan Moriah-Welsh are back from international duty with St. Kitts and Nevis and Guyana. Lucas Akins and Baily Cargill remain injured.

Clough highlighted the contrast in his team's form. "We need to continue our good home form," he said. "At the moment, on the road, we don’t look capable of getting a result." He also paid tribute to Bromley's rise, calling it "absolutely remarkable to come up through the leagues and find themselves competing in League One."

Limited tickets remain available for purchase online, in person, or by phone on 01623 482 482 (option 1) until kick-off. Adult tickets are priced at £30, with concessions available. The stadium is cashless, and parking at SDC Trailers on Quarry Lane costs £9 per vehicle. Supporters not travelling can listen via an iFollow Stags audio match pass, priced at £2.50 worldwide.

For Bromley, this match is an opportunity to halt a slide in form that has seen them take just one win in their last five outings (LLWDL). The full squad available for selection is listed on our squad page.

The referee for the contest will be Simon Mather, assisted by Rob Smith and Matthew McGrath, with Andrew Humphries as fourth official. The gate between the Ian Greaves Stand and North Stand will close 20 minutes before the scheduled final whistle, and Quarry Lane Road will be shut 10 minutes after full-time until the car park clears. Pyrotechnic detection dogs will be on duty outside the turnstiles.

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