League One Mansfield Town secured a 2-1 victory over Premier League Burnley in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday, February 14. The upset occurred at Turf Moor, with Mansfield coming from behind to eliminate their top-flight opponents.
Burnley's Josh Laurent opened the scoring in the 21st minute, giving the home side a first-half advantage. However, Rhys Oates equalised for Mansfield in the 53rd minute. Captain Louis Reed then scored a spectacular winning free-kick in the 80th minute, sealing a memorable win for the Stags.
The defeat intensifies pressure on Burnley manager Scott Parker. He made nine changes to his team for the match, following a recent Premier League win against Crystal Palace. Burnley's season has been increasingly difficult, with the club fighting relegation.
Mansfield's victory marks their first FA Cup fifth round appearance in over 50 years. The League One side, currently mid-table, overcame a five-game winless run to achieve the shock result.
