Dearden's Plans Spoilt

"I was disappointed as it will affect my planning. But it's been raining all day so what can you do? " Dearden told the Mansfield CHAD following the decision to call the game off.

"Some of the players may not have to play a bit longer than expected at Belper on Monday night and I will also look at getting another game behind closed doors for Tuesday or Wednesday next week."

The Stags now also just have the friendlies with Derby (28th July) and Huddersfield (4th August) at Field Mill to prove they have made safety improvements, as they hope to get a new safety licence in place for the start of the League 2 campaign.