Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town was formed under the name of Mansfield Wesleyans in 1897, the name of the club coming from the local Wesleyan church. The club played friendlies up until the 1902–03 season, when it joined the Mansfield and District Amateur League. When the league dropped its amateur tag in 1906, the church abandoned the club, which changed its name to Mansfield Wesley and moved into the Notts and District League.
History of Mansfield Town F.C.
In the 1971–72 season, Mansfield needed a victory to guarantee safety in their last game against Wrexham. A 1–1 draw was not enough, and the Stags were relegated on goal difference. Mansfield threw away promotion on the last day of the following season, leading Cambridge twice but losing 3–2. (Cambridge were promoted in Mansfield's place) 1973–74 was a massive disappointment, as Mansfield finished in 17th place.