Mansfield Town v Stockport County — How to Watch on iFollow and who’s Commentating (Martin Shaw & Dean Foulkes)

The League One fixture between Mansfield Town and Stockport County at One Call Stadium on Saturday 20 December 2025 (15:00 UK time) will be available to watch via Mansfield Town’s iFollow stream, with Martin Shaw as the main commentator and Dean Foulkes as co‑commentator.

For British viewers the match is distributed through the home club’s iFollow service — Mansfield Town’s club streaming platform — rather than a free‑to‑air broadcaster such as ITV or the BBC, or subscription channels like Sky Sports, so supporters should buy a match pass or subscribe through the club’s official iFollow page to view the live feed and commentary (the stream is listed as iFollow (Mansfield Town) in official listings). Sources listing the fixture and streaming information include match centres and live score providers that reference the club feed for this game[1][2].

Confirmed match details

Competition: English League One[1][2].
Date & kick‑off: Saturday 20 December 2025, 15:00 UK time (One Call Stadium)[1][2].
Venue: One Call Stadium, Mansfield[4].
Home broadcast: iFollow (Mansfield Town) — shown as the official club stream in match listings[1][2].

Commentary team: Martin Shaw and Dean Foulkes

The club has listed Martin Shaw as the main commentator for Mansfield’s iFollow stream, with Dean Foulkes joining as co‑commentator for the broadcast. These roles are shown in the match information provided with the iFollow listing and match centre entries[1].

Martin Shaw is a familiar voice on club and lower‑league streams, regularly handling play‑by‑play duties for Mansfield Town’s iFollow productions and similar club broadcasts; his strengths are clear, punchy match narration and local knowledge that helps connect supporters to the game. Dean Foulkes joins as the analytical co‑commentator, bringing tactical insight and in‑game observation — a common pairing on club streams, where one broadcaster steers play‑by‑play and the other supplies colour and deeper commentary for supporters.

About the commentators (background and typical roles)

Martin Shaw — typically serves as the main commentator on Mansfield Town’s iFollow output and other regional productions; his role is to call the action and keep viewers informed of game developments in real time.
Dean Foulkes — as co‑commentator he commonly provides tactical analysis, identifies key moments and offers post‑match perspective alongside the main commentator.

Note: Broadcasters and on‑air personnel for club streams can change at short notice; viewers should check Mansfield Town’s official communications or the iFollow match page shortly before kick‑off for any last‑minute changes.

How to buy iFollow access and what to expect from the stream

Mansfield Town’s iFollow stream normally requires either a single match pass or a season/monthly subscription purchased through the club’s official iFollow portal; buying a match pass typically gives access to the live video feed, commentator audio (Martin Shaw and Dean Foulkes for this fixture) and often match statistics and basic replays. Third‑party live score and fixture sites list the iFollow stream as the primary viewing option for home fans[1][2].

Typical features of club iFollow streams:

Live video of the match with play‑by‑play commentary and co‑commentary.
Pre‑match build‑up and post‑match reaction, occasionally including interviews with managers and players.
Match replays or condensed highlights for a limited time after the fixture (availability varies by club and broadcast rights).

If you plan to watch, test your device ahead of kick‑off, ensure a stable internet connection and be aware of geo‑restrictions — some matches are blocked outside the UK or subject to blackout rules because of national broadcast rights. Where national or international broadcasters hold rights (for example in certain international territories), club iFollow streams can be restricted and the match may instead appear on an international sports network or subscription service; match listings on global sports sites reflect the club stream as the named channel for UK/home viewing[3][6].

Context on the teams and competition

This fixture is a League One match — Round 21 in the 2025–26 League One calendar — and features Mansfield Town hosting Stockport County at One Call Stadium[1][2]. Match trackers and live‑score services list the fixture details, recent form and head‑to‑head statistics for fans following the season[1][2]. For broader competition context, League One is the third tier of English professional football and is covered widely across sports news and live score platforms[2][4].

Where else to follow the game if you can’t watch iFollow

If you cannot access the iFollow stream, alternative ways to follow the match include:

Live commentary and minute‑by‑minute updates on major sports sites and apps which list the fixture (these services show real‑time scores, key events and basic stats)[1][2][6].
Social channels — the clubs’ official X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and club apps often run live text updates and short video clips throughout the match.
Radio or club audio streams where available — some clubs offer an audio‑only match pass on iFollow for supporters who prefer commentary without video.

Verified links and further reading

For official purchase of the iFollow match pass and any last‑minute broadcast changes check Mansfield Town’s official website and their iFollow match page (search ‘Mansfield Town iFollow’). For fixture details, kick‑off time and venue confirmation see match centres and live score providers that list the game: FotMob’s match page for Mansfield v Stockport gives kick‑off time and head‑to‑head context[1], Sofascore provides live stats and team positions in League One[2], and beIN Sports’ match entry lists the fixture in its schedule overview[3].

Practical viewing checklist

Buy the iFollow match pass or season subscription from Mansfield Town’s official iFollow page early to avoid last‑minute issues.
Log in and test playback before 15:00 to ensure your device and connection can handle the stream.
Have a backup — follow live updates via sports apps or the clubs’ social channels if you lose the video feed.
Check for geo‑blocking: if you’re outside the UK the stream may be restricted and an international broadcaster might hold rights in your region.

This match is listed across major live‑score and sports sites as Mansfield Town v Stockport County, kick‑off 15:00 at One Call Stadium, with the home club iFollow feed shown as the official broadcast for supporters[1][2][6].