But Stags did have their moments and with more care and accuracy in the last third might have come home with some reward. Here is the best of the match action by Chris Holloway. Read the match report HERE. Read boss Nigel Clough’s views HERE

. Sutton v Stags
Stags fall behind after only four minutes at Sutton United. Photo: Chris Holloway

. Sutton v Stags
Sutton manager Matt Gray shouts early encouragement to his side. Photo: Chris Holloway

. Sutton v Stags
Mansfield Town's Oli Hawkins battles with Sutton midfielder and ex-Stag Alistair Smith. Photo: Chris Holloway


. Sutton v Stags
Mansfield Town midfielder John-Joe O'Toole wins the header. Photo: Chris Holloway

. Sutton v Stags
Mansfield Town midfielder Stephen Quinn looks to make the pass. Photo: Chris Holloway

. Sutton v Stags
Mansfield Town midfielder Ryan Stirk in action at Sutton. Photo: Chris Holloway

1. Sutton v Stags
Sutton manager Matt Gray shouts early encouragement to his side. Photo: Chris Holloway

2. Sutton v Stags
Mansfield Town's Oli Hawkins battles with Sutton midfielder and ex-Stag Alistair Smith. Photo: Chris Holloway


4. Sutton v Stags
Mansfield Town midfielder John-Joe O'Toole wins the header. Photo: Chris Holloway