Sandy satisfied with point as below-par Diamonds draw a blank against Bedworth
Elliot Sandy was pleased to be able to take a point after AFC Rushden & Diamonds turned in a below-par performance in Tuesday night's 0-0 draw with...
Home draws for Diamonds and Poppies in the FA Cup
AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Kettering Town have both been handed testing home draws in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup.
Sandy revels in 'unbelievable result' as Diamonds dump higher level Sports out of FA Cup
Boss Elliot Sandy hailed an 'unbelievable result' as AFC Rushden & Diamonds saw off higher-level Peterborough Sports 3-1 in the FA Cup second...
Former Stamford boss leaves his new role with league rivals
Following their exit from the FA Cup at the weekend to lower level AFC Rushden & Diamonds, the club ended Drury's stay.
AFC RUSHDEN & D 3 PETERBORO’ SPTS 1
By Paul Judd ■AFC RUSHDEN & Diamonds surged into the third qualifying round for the first time in ten years after beating Peterborough Sports. The...
Sandy says no pressure on Diamonds as they prepare for Sports FA Cup test
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are in FA Cup action on Saturday when they welcome Peterborough Sports to Hayden Road (ko 3pm).
Sandy rues ‘rash’ red card but praises 10-man Diamonds as they secure draw
Boss Elliot Sandy was full of pride after seeing his AFC Rushden & Diamonds side claim a 1-1 draw with Shepshed Dynamo on Tuesday night - despite...
Chasetown hoping to teach Loughborough Students a lesson in FA Trophy clash
Scholars booked their place in the second qualifying round with victory over AFC Rushden and Diamonds.
Free week a relief for boss Sandy as Diamonds gear up for Grantham trip
AFC Rushden & Diamonds' 3-0 win at county rivals Desborough Town has put them into the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round for the first time in nine...
Diamonds to host higher level opposition in FA Cup second qualifying round
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have been handed a home tie in the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup.
Sandy delighted as Diamonds progress in FA Cup with hard-fought win at Desborough
Elliot Sandy was delighted to see his AFC Rushden & Diamonds side overcome a battling Desborough Town 3-0 on Saturday to progress to the second...
Boss Sandy warns Diamonds against FA Cup complacency after collapse against 10-man Corby Town
AFC Rushden & Diamonds are in FA Cup action again on Saturday when they visit close neighbours Desborough Town in the first qualifying round.
Boss Mettam's pride as Steelmen show fight and character to battle back for Diamonds draw
Boss Leon Mettam was delighted with his team's performance and endeavour as Corby Town fought back from 3-1 down to claim a first point of season...
Sandy blasts players as Diamonds throw away lead to draw at 10-man Corby Town
Elliot Sandy admitted AFC Rushden & Diamonds' performance in their 3-3 Bank Holiday derby day draw at Corby Town was 'simply not good enough'.
Chasetown progress in FA Trophy with victory over AFC Rushden and Diamonds
Chasetown progressed to the next round of the FA Trophy after a 3-1 home triumph over AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
Chasetown face AFC Rushden and Diamonds in FA Trophy tie
Chasetown kick off their FA Trophy campaign this weekend when they host AFC Rushden and Diamonds.
Boss Sandy hails his 'warriors' as Diamonds hold nerve to win FA Cup shootout at Long Eaton
Boss Elliot Sandy praised his AFC Rushden & Diamonds 'warriors' after they secured a thrilling 4-3 sudden death penalty shootout win at Long Eaton...
Sandy ready for 'tough' replay as Diamonds play out FA Cup stalemate against Long Eaton
Boss Elliot Sandy felt a draw was a fair result after AFC Rushden & Diamonds drew 1-1 with Long Eaton United in the FA Cup preliminary round at...
DIV 1 MIDLANDS
By Paul Judd AFC RUSHDEN & D 0 COLESHILL TOWN 0 IT finished goalless at Hayden Road as Coleshill picked up a first point of the season and Diamonds...
Unbeaten Diamonds gearing up for first home encounter after double road trip to start season
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made an impressive start to the new season and play their first home league game on Saturday against Coleshill Town (ko...
Sandy satisfied as Diamonds fight back from slow start to secure Barwell draw
Boss Elliot Sandy was satisfied with a share of the spoils after AFC Rushden & Diamonds claimed a 1-1 draw at Barwell in their opening Pitching-In...
Sandy says Diamonds will be ready for Barwell test despite quick turnaround
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy says his players will be ready for a second match in the space or a little more than 48 hours when they...
'Anything can happen in cup games', says Diamonds boss Sandy
AFC Rushden & Diamonds begin their 2026/27 campaign this weekend as they make the trip to Step 5 side Kimberley Miners Welfare in the FA Cup extra...
Diamonds ready for another good test before serious stuff starts
Assistant boss Jim Le Masurier is looking forward to one more 'really competitive' game before AFC Rushden & Diamonds get their season started.
Marzano fits bill for Drury
GRAHAM Drury believes the versatility of new arrival Charlie Marzano will be a huge asset to Peterborough Sports’ new Southern Premier Central...
Boss Sandy issues discipline warning after skipper Nketia is red-carded in friendly
Elliot Sandy was making no excuses for AFC Rushden & Diamonds skipper Joel Nketia after the midfielder was sent-off in Saturday's 1-1 pre-season...
Diamonds and Doughboys set for Boxing Day derby date as fixtures released
Wellingborough Town and AFC Rushden & Diamonds can look forward to a blockbuster of a Boxing Day derby date after the fixtures for the Pitching-In...
Mixed feelings for boss Sandy as Diamonds suffer Biggleswade Town defeat
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy was left with mixed emotions after his side suffered a 3-2 pre-season friendly defeat against fellow Step...
Diamonds secure Irish draw, Poppies pip Doughboys while Steelmen play out stalemate
AFC Rushden & Diamonds continued their pre-season preparation with a 2-2 draw against fellow Step 4 side MK Irish at Hayden Road on Friday.
Boss Sandy satisfied as Diamonds acquit themselves well in defeat at Spalding United
Elliot Sandy declared himself delighted with 'a really good workout' as AFC Rushden & Diamonds slipped to a 2-0 defeat at National League North new...
Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy believes Sam Brown return is the 'final piece of the jigsaw'
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy believes the signing of club legend Sam Brown is the 'final piece of the jigsaw' in terms of his summer...
Diamonds, Doughboys and Steelmen discover FA Cup and FA Trophy opponents
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have been handed two testing road trips after the draws for the FA Cup and Isuzu FA Trophy were made.
Doughboys and Diamonds get pre-season campaigns off to a winning start
Wellingborough Town and AFC Rushden & Diamonds got their pre-season campaigns off to winning starts against lower level opposition on Saturday.
How every player to swap West Brom for Bristol City has fared after Jed Wallace announcement
Former West Brom star Jed Wallace has joined Bristol City - and history does not suggest the move will work out all that well.The 32-year-old made...
Diamonds swoop again as they land former Cobblers attacker Matty Warburton
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have swooped to sign former Northampton Town attacker Matty Warburton.
Sandy believes pre-season friendly programme is perfect for AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Boss Elliot Sandy is very happy with his team's programme of planned pre-season friendlies as AFC Rushden & Diamonds prepare to return to training...
Familiar faces are key factor for Sandy as Diamonds prepare for pre-season return
Elliot Sandy is very happy to have retained the core of last season's squad as AFC Rushden & Diamonds begin the countdown to the new campaign.
More than 200 celebrate Diamonds annual walking football tournament
More than 200 players, officials, and passionate supporters descended upon Islip's Community Sports Ground earlier this month as the AFC Rushden &...
WHEN DIAMONDS SPARKLED TO COMPLETE MAX’S DREAM
The NLP’S story of a season: Turniback the clock to 2000-2001 By CHRIS DUNLAVY HISTORY-MAKERS: Rushden & Diamonds celebrate winning promotion to...
Diamonds delight as they sign attacker Clifton from rivals Doughboys
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have swooped to sign attacking midfielder James Clifton from county rivals Wellingborough Town.
WALKING FOOTBALL - Stratford Town over-50s win trophy
The club's over-50s showed their class once again to triumph in the Rushden and Diamonds tournament in Northamptonshire.
Bruno Andrade makes surprise Diamonds return three months after sacking
Bruno Andrade is an AFC Rushden & Diamonds player again - less than three months after being sacked by the club for an on-field altercation with a...
Diamonds squad continues to take shape ahead of new season
The AFC Rushden & Diamonds squad continues to take shape ahead of next season.
Sandy joy as striker Thorpe signs on at Diamonds and key trio agree new deals
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have made their first new signing of the summer in the shape of St Neots Town striker Rhys Thorpe.
Frustrated boss Sandy left to rue Diamonds' late-season 'implosion'
AFC Rushden & Diamonds' performance on Saturday against play-off hopefuls Coleshill Town summed up a disappointing end to the campaign, in what has...
Record crowd turns out at Hayden Road but Diamonds let lead slip to draw with Coleshill
A record crowd turned out at Hayden Road as AFC Rushden & Diamonds wrapped up their Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division campaign...
Boss Sandy wants Diamonds to end encouraging season on a high against Coleshill
AFC Rushden & Diamonds play their final game of the season on Saturday when the visitors are play-off chasing Coleshill Town.
Pay what you want for AFC Rushden & Diamonds' last game of the season and community day
Fans, family and friends are invited to attend Rushden & Diamonds’ last game of the season and their community day this weekend.
Callum Griffin double sees Lichfield City fight back to earn all three points
Callum Griffin's double saw Lichfield City wrap up their home league fixtures with a 2-1 win over AFC Rushden and Diamonds.
Boss Sandy urging Diamonds to finish with a flourish and secure top 10 spot
AFC Rushden & Diamonds go into the final two games of the Pitching-In Northern Premier League Midlands Division season looking to secure a top 10...
Sandy's pride in Diamonds' performance as they secure deserved derby day draw at Doughboys
AFC Rushden & Diamonds ended a run of three consecutive defeats with two draws over the Easter weekend.
DIV 1 MIDLANDS
By Paul Judd THERE was stalemate at ■Hayden Road on Friday as a decent crowd saw both AFC RUSHDEN & D 0 sides struggle with difficult MICKLEOVER 0...
10-Men Sports Earn Well-Deserved Draw
by Peter Scherer Mickleover came away from the Good Friday visiting to Rushden & Diamonds with a had fought point after a third successive draw....
Sandy says Diamonds ‘need to stick together’ to end winless run
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have a double header over the Easter weekend as they look to get back to winning ways after five matches without a victory.
Sports On The Road: AFC Rushden & Diamonds (A)
by Peter Scherer After another disappointing home draw last Saturday, after dominating the second half, Mickleover will be looking to break the...
Sandy's pride despite defeat as Diamonds push high-flying Belper all the way
Elliot Sandy heaped praise on his players despite AFC Rushden & Diamonds slipping to a 2-1 defeat against Belper Town at Hayden Road.
Non-League club SACK players after 'inexcusable' on-pitch bust-up led to red cards
Northern Premier League club AFC Rushden & Diamonds made their decision after an internal review into the altercation involving Bruno Andrade and...
Non-League teammates who were sent off for fighting each other are told to find new clubs
Two Rushden and Diamonds players were sent off on Saturday after fighting each other on the pitch
Diamonds sack players Andrade and Winters after on-field altercation leads to double dismissal
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have sacked Bruno Andrade and Tyler Winters after their on-field fight saw both players red-carded in Saturday's 3-0 defeat...
Sandy stunned as Diamonds duo Andrade and Winters both see red for on-field clash
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy has branded the on-field altercation between Bruno Andrade and Tyler Winters that saw both players...
LOUGHBORO’ STUD 3 AFC RUSHDEN & D 0
DIV 1 MIDLANDS By Will Alsop A Marcus Gilpin brace ■ helped Loughborough Students upset nine-man AFC Rushden & Diamonds. Loughborough took the lead...
Boss Sandy demands Diamonds rally after poor week with still 'plenty to play for'
Elliot Sandy says AFC Rushden & Diamonds are still 'in a great position' despite a disappointing week that saw the Hayden Road side drop five...
Boss Sandy tells Diamonds they have to deal with play-off pressure ahead of St Neots clash
Elliot Sandy has told his AFC Rushden & Diamonds players they have to learn to handle the pressure of being play-off contenders ahead of Tuesday...
Bad day all round as Doughboys, Diamonds and Steelmen all suffer damaging defeats
It was a bad day all round as Wellingborough Town, AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Corby Town all suffered defeats in the Pitching-In Northern Premier...
Sandy wary of in-form Boldmere as Diamonds aim to maintain play-off push
AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Elliot Sandy is warning his players against any complacency as they host lowly Boldmere St Michael's at Hayden Road on...
Boss Sandy happy to win 'ugly' as Diamonds win again to close in on play-offs
Boss Elliot Sandy was happy to win 'ugly' as AFC Rushden & Diamonds made it four straight victories in the Pitching-In Northern Premier League...
Diamonds targeting a quickfire Coventry Sphinx double as they aim to maintain play-off push
AFC Rushden & Diamonds face a speedy rematch with Coventry Sphinx at Hayden Road on Saturday – the second meeting between the two clubs in the...
Diamonds 'a different animal' as they look to set record straight against high-flying Belper
Elliot Sandy has warned high-flying Belper Town that his AFC Rushden & Diamonds team is 'a different animal' to the one beaten so comprehensively...
Sandy delighted and relieved as Diamonds sink Sphinx to close in on play-offs
Elliot Sandy was 'delighted' and also relieved after AFC Rushden & Diamonds secured a hard-fought 1-0 win at Coventry Sphinx on Tuesday night to...
Sandy wary of former Diamonds striker Poku as he makes instant Sphinx impact
AFC Rushden & Diamonds will be wary of a familiar face when they travel to a new-look Coventry Sphinx side in the Pitching-In Northern Premier...
Sandy praises players' 'character' as Diamonds battle back to beat Bourne Town
Elliot Sandy praised the character of his team after AFC Rushden & Diamonds fought back from a half-time deficit to sink struggling Bourne Town 1-0...
Diamonds boost play-off bid with second-half fightback, but Doughboys and Steelmen drop points
AFC Rushden & Diamonds battled back from a goal down to sink hosts Bourne Town 3-1 and boost their play-off hopes in the Pitching-In Northern...
DIAMONDS FIND A WAY AT THE WAKES
By Sam Deakin RUSHDEN & Diamonds came from a goal down at half-time to beat Bourne. The real quality moment came when Lewis Darlington took the...
Rushden facing quickfire road trip double as they bid to boost top five chances
AFC Rushden & Diamonds face the first of two away games against teams in the relegation zone this Saturday as they continue their search for a...
Diamonds boost squad with signing of much-travelled striker Alabi
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have boosted their attacking options with the signing of former Leyton Orient striker James Alabi.
Steelmen, Doughboys and Diamonds all deliver huge wins on a super Saturday
It was a great day all round as Corby Town, Wellingborough Town and AFC Rushden & Diamonds all secured crucial wins in the Pitching-In Northern...
Nketia at the double as Diamonds claim derby day honours at Corby Town
Joel Nketia scored twice as AFC Rushden & Diamonds got their 2026 off to a flying start by claiming a New Year's Day Northants derby success at...
Another blow for the Steelmen as key defender Keeble departs to join Stamford
Corby Town were dealt yet another player departure blow ahead of the 3-1 derby defeat to AFC Rushden & Diamonds on New Year's Day, with the news...
Nene Legal Steps Up to Support Diamonds Walking Football
AFC Rushden & Diamonds Walking Football Club has announced a new partnership with local business Nene Legal, a Rushden-based Will Writing and...
DALLAS DOUBLE SAVES POINT
DIV 1 MIDLANDS AFC RUSHDEN & D 2 LOUGHBORO’ STUD 2 By Paul Judd RUSHDEN & Diamonds came from two goals down to snatch a point against Loughborough....
'My favourite win of the season' - Diamonds secure battling success
An under-strength AFC Rushden & Diamonds side bounced back from a disappointing defeat at St Neots to battle past in-form Racing Club Warwick last...
'We want to bring it all home to NN10' - AFC Rushden & Diamonds’ opportunity to build a permanent home near new Rushden East development
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have launched a petition after setting the wheels in motion to move to a purpose-built ground in the new East...
Sandy's levels warning as St Neots loss sees Diamonds drop into bottom four
Boss Elliot Sandy felt his AFC Rushden & Diamonds team were taught a harsh lesson in Tuesday night's 3-2 defeat at St Neots Town - a result that...
Malvern fall in FA Trophy away at Rushden and Diamonds
Malvern Town were knocked out of the FA Trophy against AFC Rushden and Diamonds.
Steelmen and Diamonds handed tough trips to higher level opposition in FA Trophy
Corby Town and AFC Rushden & Diamonds have both been handed very tough away ties in the first round proper of the Isuzu FA Trophy.