Opposition view: York City prepare for a battle against Mansfield Town

Struggling City are currently third bottom in League Two and will be desperate to put one over on Stags.

But Wilcox knows that the Mistermen will need to battle all the way and match Mansfield’s physical approach if they are to be victorious.

Boss Paul Cox looks to bring in fresh facesJamie Sendles-White keen to extend Mansfield Town loanDaniel Carr aims to show what he can do“We know what to expect from Mansfield Town,” said Wilcox.

“There is no right or wrong way to play football, and the way Mansfield play is very effective for them.

“Mansfield are difficult to play against and we will have to combat the long ball and long throws.

“If we can do this and get in to our passing grove, we have a great opportunity to take three points.”

The Minstermen go into the game on the back of a hugely encouraging 1-1 draw at Morecambe, where they were only denied all three points by Jack Redshaw’s last ditch equaliser.

Stags are searching for their first win in six following a poor run of two defeats, three draws and just one goal in that time.

Mansfield are likely to come across former winger Lindon Meikle, who signed for York after leaving Stags in the summer.

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