Mansfield Town and Exeter City played out a goalless draw in an English Football League One fixture at Field Mill on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The match ended in a 0-0 stalemate, a result that did little to help either side's ambitions in a tightly-packed mid-table area of the league table. The game was characterized by disciplined defending and a lack of clear-cut chances, with both goalkeepers having relatively quiet afternoons. The key talking point came in the second half when Mansfield had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside call, a decision confirmed by the Video Assistant Referee. Exeter's defense, marshaled by their captain, stood firm under late pressure to secure a valuable away point. The draw left both teams in a congested part of the standings, with Mansfield missing an opportunity to climb into the playoff conversation and Exeter solidifying their position just above the relegation zone. Post-match, the Mansfield manager expressed frustration at the disallowed goal but praised his team's effort, while the Exeter boss highlighted the importance of a clean sheet on the road. The starting lineups featured Mansfield's first-choice striker leading the line and Exeter deploying a compact 4-5-1 formation aimed at stifling the home attack.