Archie Collins has spoken of Huddersfield Town's frustration after failing to break down ten-man Mansfield Town in a goalless draw. The Terriers, who sit second in League One with 12 points from six games, were left to rue missed chances at Field Mill last weekend.
Collins came on as a first-half substitute for the injured Ryan Ledson and played the full 90 minutes alongside Cameron Humphreys in midfield. Mansfield were reduced to ten men shortly after the break, but Huddersfield could not find a way through. "it’s disappointing, just because of the way the game turned out, and they went down to ten men," Collins told reporters.
The 27-year-old summer signing made his first start in the 3-1 win at Doncaster the previous week and has been part of an unbeaten run of five matches. Manager Martin Drury has called for his side to be more incisive against defensive teams, a challenge Collins acknowledges.
High standards set
Despite the setback, Collins pointed to the positive foundation the squad has built. He said the team has set high standards for itself at the start of the campaign and possesses multiple ways to score. "There is nothing wrong with that, so we’ve just got to keep battling away, and it’ll come," he added.
The result extended Huddersfield's unbeaten streak to five games, with a recent form line of three wins and two draws. They remain just one point behind leaders Sheffield Wednesday, having scored ten goals and conceded only four so far. The team's overall defensive record is a key part of their strong standings position. With Ledson's injury status to be assessed, fans can check the latest updates on the injuries page. Collins is ready to step up as the Terriers prepare for their next fixtures. The focus now turns to maintaining their strong early-season position and converting dominance into victories.
This story first appeared at Yorkshire Live
