LONDON (Interstat) — Peterborough United hosts Mansfield Town on Tuesday, April 28, in a League One matchup that carries significant implications for the final table positions.

Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. at the Weston Homes Stadium.

Mansfield enters the contest riding a wave of momentum. The Stags posted a dominant 4-1 victory at Hfield Town on Saturday, their third win in the last four matches. In that span, Nigel Clough’s side has outscored opponents 7-2. Mansfield’s form over the past month has been particularly strong: a 1-0 win at Stockport County on April 21, a 2-2 draw at Luton Town on April 18, and a scoreless draw against Leyton Orient on April 14. The Stags have lost just once in their last six outings, a 2-1 defeat at Wigan Athletic on April 11.

Peterborough, by contrast, has stumbled. The Posh fell 3-1 at Stockport County on Saturday, extending their winless streak to four matches. Since a 5-0 rout of Rotherham United on March 17, Peterborough has managed just one victory in seven games — a stretch that includes a 1-1 draw with Burton Albion and a 3-1 home loss to Port Vale. Darren Ferguson’s side has been porous defensively, conceding three goals in two of its last three contests.

The head-to-head history provides a narrow edge for the home side. Peterborough defeated Mansfield 2-1 at Field Mill on Feb. 10, a result that snapped a three-match unbeaten run for the Stags against the Posh.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, reflecting the contrasting trajectories of the two clubs. Mansfield’s recent road form — undefeated in three away matches — suggests resilience, while Peterborough’s home record has been inconsistent.

Both teams face quick turnarounds after Tuesday. Mansfield travels to play Cardiff City on May 2, while Peterborough hosts Doncaster on the same date.

Injuries could play a role. Mansfield is expected to be at full strength, while Peterborough may rotate its lineup after a stretch of three matches in nine days.