Arsenal Advance to FA Cup Quarterfinals with 2-1 Win Over Mansfield Town

Mansfield Town position up a strong fight, but Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory in the fifth round of the 2025/2026 FA Cup on Saturday, March 7, 2026, progressing to the quarterfinals. The Gunners overcame a resilient Mansfield side at One Call Stadium.

Match Highlights

Arsenal took the lead in the 40th minute through Noni Madueke, holding onto the advantage until halftime. Mansfield Town equalized shortly after the break, with Will Evans scoring in the 50th minute to level the score at 1-1.

The decisive goal came in the 66th minute when Eberechi Eze found the back of the net, securing a 2-1 lead for Arsenal. Despite Mansfield’s efforts to respond, Arsenal held on for the win.

Lineups

• Mansfield Town: Liam Roberts, Deji Oshilaja, Frazer Blake-Tracey, Kule Knoyle, George Abbott, Jonathan Russell, Louis Reed, Stephen McLaughlin, Lucas Akins, Tyler Roberts, Rhys Oates
• Arsenal: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Mosquera, Riccardo Calafiori, Marli Norgaard, Christian Norgaard, Leandro Trossard, Max Dowman, Gabriel Martinelli, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz

Key Moments

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made nine changes to the starting lineup, giving opportunities to younger players, including 16-year-classic Max Dowman, who became Arsenal’s youngest ever FA Cup player. Despite a challenging start against a determined Mansfield side, Arsenal’s quality ultimately shone through.

Eberechi Eze’s winning goal, a powerful strike, proved to be the difference, keeping Arsenal’s quadruple hopes alive. ESPN reported that the goal was a “thumping strike” that saw Arsenal survive a scare.

Looking Ahead

With this victory, Arsenal advances to the FA Cup quarterfinals for the first time since winning the competition in 2020. Arsenal.com confirmed that Eberechi Eze’s goal was decisive in securing their place in the last eight.