AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Long Eaton United

Facts about the team
• Nickname: The Diamonds
• Top goal scorer so far: Bruno Andrade and Tyler Winters (two goals each)
• 2W, 2D, 3L = 16th in the league
• Goals forward = 8, Goals against = 12, Goal difference -4.
Record:
09/08/25 = 1-1 draw vs Shepshed Dynamo (H)
13/08/25 = 1-1 draw vs Rugby Borough (A)
19/08/25 = 1-0 win vs Bedworth United (H)
23/08/25 = 4-1 loss vs Mickleover (A)
25/08/25 = 1-0 loss vs Corby Town (H)
30/08/25 = 3-0 loss vs Anstey Nomads (A)
13/09/25 = 4-2 win vs Basford United (H)

Despite a mixed start to the league, the diamonds have started their cup runs well as they beat Bourne Town 2-0 away from home on September 6 in the FA trophy. They faced Coleshill Town in the next round. The beat Coleshill 4-3 away from home on September 20 meaning they progress to the next round where they will face Malvern Town at home on October 4.

Last season, we faced the Diamonds twice. We won at Grange Park 2-1 on September 17, whilst they won 1-0 on the final day of the season – April 26. AFC Rushden & Diamonds finished 14th last season, 14 points from safety.

Having rested last weekend, I am sure you all are as eager to watch this as what the boys are to play!

COME ON YOU BLUES