AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Walking for Leo ❤ We truly do have such an incredible community, and Tom Carvell is a perfect example of this. Tom reached out to us for support with his and wife Katie's phenomenal fundraising effort for @tommys. They will be joining hundreds of others at Tommy’s very special springtime event Walk for Hope. Taking place on Saturday 18 April 2026 at Battersea Park London. Walk for Hope is a day to come together in reflection and hope and to raise vital funds to help save babies’ lives. More people are affected by pregnancy complications and loss than is talked about. Misscarriage and pregnancy loss is still a taboo subject that makes people uncomfortable to talk about. 1 in 4 pregnancies in the UK ends in loss during pregnancy or birth—a devastating statistic that Tom and Katie now know all too well. They’ve felt the heartbreak of pregnancy loss firsthand, and it’s a pain that stays with you. We have seen the power our community has and hope that the Diamonds family will rally around Tom and Katie and help support a wonderful cause in memory of their baby, Leo. See the link below to donate: 🔗 justgiving.com/fundraising/th…

𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐒: 𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐂 (𝐀)⁣ ⁣ Make a pledge for a set amount of money for each time an event you nominate occurs💎⁣ ⁣ afcdiamonds-shop.com/collections/do… @AFCRD | #DiamondPledges

A testament to just how incredible our sponsors are 💎 Not only do Stork Renovate provide a high quality, reliable building service from start to finish, they are also on hand to help when it's needed most Owner Lee Duggan received a wonderful testimony highlighting the quality of his service and care whilst working in partnership with another of our sponsors, Aspray. Stork Renovate's reviews speak for themselves, so to become another happy customer and to get the ball rolling on your next home renovation, get in touch: 🔗storkrenovate.co.uk 📞 01604 871196 ✉ office@storkrenovate.co.uk Link to the original post: facebook.com/photo?fbid=122…

NEXT UP: A Trip To Bedworth! ✈️ This Saturday on Non-league day we travel to Bedworth United! Come on you Diamonds! 💎 🗓️ Saturday 28th March ⏰ 3:00pm 📍 The Oval, CV12 8NN 🎟️ Adult £10, Conc £7, 12-17 £5, U12 FREE

Today is Deadline Day! Clubs have up to 5pm until registrations close for the season! The club are likely to be active so check back for updates! We can already announce the return of Cairo Taylor! Who reinforces the team on dual reg from Sileby for the final 6 games of the season!

As we come towards the latter stages of the season, we wanted to thank our phenomenal long-term sponsor @Fuel_sell for their continued support💎 We as a club are incredibly grateful to Steve and the team, who have been instrumental in helping us prove some amazing moments over our now more than a decade long partnership. Diamonds fans, please do support such a fantastic sponsor by checking out the link below or by enquiring at your local supermarket for stock: 🔗logs-coal-smokeless-fuels.co.uk

POST MATCH INTERVIEWS 🎙️ Manager Elliot Sandy & Freddie Findlay spoke to AFCRDTV after a tough 1-2 loss last night vs Belper Town. Watch below 👇 youtu.be/VjJr53oYOxA?si…

LISTEN: “What we lose in quality, we’ll gain in desire, work rate and heart.” @AFCRD manager @SandyBoi1 reacts to a difficult few days, culminating in defeat to Belper tonight. Listen to @BBCSportNhants interview below 👇 on.soundcloud.com/oVOvWhhKAJ1CP5…

Tonight's Man of the Match was Freddie Findlay. Congrats, Freddie!

Full Time Diamonds gave it everything but the 3 points go to our visitors. Hard-luck Diamonds 💎

90’ 6 minutes added time

88’ Substitution Sandy comes on for Findlay @AFCRD 1 - 2 @BelperTownFC 2

80’ Diamonds break and O’Brien makes his way into the box, as he crosses the ball he looks to have been injured. A sub has to be made and Ehsani replaces him. @AFCRD 1 - @BelperTownFC 2

77’ Substitution Graham replaces Barnett @AFCRD 1 - 2 @BelperTownFC

75’ DIAMONDS GET A GOAL BACK! The Belper keeper takes control of the ball but lets it bounce and Will Russell steals it and puts it into the net! @AFCRD 1 - 2 @BelperTownFC

67’ substitution Hartley replaces Adegbola @AFCRD 0 - 2 @BelperTownFC

65’ Second goal for Belper… A header is knocked down towards goal and it squirms under the keeper. Not the night for our young loanee. We find ourselves 0-2 down without Belper having a real shot at goal. @AFCRD 0 - 2 @BelperTownFC

65’ substitution Adams is replaced by O’Brien @AFCRD 0 - 1 @BelperTownFC

46’ We’re back underway! @AFCRD 0 - 1 @BelperTownFC

HALF TIME When it rains it pours! A really unfortunate way to concede for the Diamonds in a tight game that they’ve edged in chances.