Mansfield Town have secured the future of first-choice goalkeeper Liam Roberts, who has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him with the League One club until the summer of 2028, the Stags confirmed on Friday.
A season to remember
Roberts, 31, joined Mansfield after being released by Millwall in July 2025 and made an immediate impact at One Call Stadium. According to the BBC, the shot-stopper made 48 appearances across all competitions in his debut campaign and kept 14 clean sheets throughout the season.
That form was recognised by his fellow professionals and the club's supporters alike. Roberts collected both the players' player of the season award and the Stags Supporters' Association player of the season award, underlining the impression he made during his first year in Nottinghamshire.
Clough delighted to tie him down
Mansfield manager Nigel Clough made clear that the new deal was a direct response to Roberts' performances. "Liam signing a new contract is a reward for a brilliant season and we wanted to secure him for a little while longer," Clough told the club's official website.
The extension means Roberts, whose previous clubs include Walsall, Northampton Town and Middlesbrough, will now see out at least the 2026-27 League One campaign as the Stags' number one.
Stability between the posts
The timing of the announcement matters for Mansfield. The club recently saw back-up goalkeeper Owen Mason depart, with Bromley understood to have signed the stopper, according to recent reports. Securing Roberts on a fresh deal therefore ensures the Stags retain their most experienced option in goal heading into the new season.
For a club with ambitions in the third tier, maintaining continuity in a position as critical as goalkeeper is a significant piece of business. Roberts showed across 48 appearances that he is capable of performing at this level consistently, and Clough will be keen to build on those foundations as pre-season preparations continue.
The contract structure, a one-year extension running to summer 2028, keeps the arrangement relatively short, meaning both club and player will have the chance to reassess at the end of the forthcoming campaign. Whether a further extension beyond that point is on the table will likely depend on how the Stags fare over the coming months.
With Roberts' future resolved, Mansfield's focus in the transfer window is understood to be turning to outfield additions as Clough looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the League One season proper.
Frequently asked
- How long has Liam Roberts signed for at Mansfield Town?
- Roberts has signed a one-year contract extension that keeps him at Mansfield until the summer of 2028.
- How did Liam Roberts perform in his first season at Mansfield?
- Roberts made 48 appearances across all competitions and kept 14 clean sheets, winning both the players' player of the season and the Stags Supporters' Association player of the season awards.
- Where did Liam Roberts play before joining Mansfield Town?
- Before joining Mansfield in July 2025, Roberts was released by Millwall. His previous clubs also include Walsall, Northampton Town and Middlesbrough.