Club Profile

AFC Rushden & Diamonds

The Diamonds · Northern Premier League

Rushden & Diamonds is an English football club based in Rushden in Northamptonshire.

They played their opening season at Kiln Park, the home of Raunds Town, in 2011–12 and subsequently shared the Dog & Duck ground with Wellingborough Town from July 2012 to the summer of 2017.

Club Timeline

AFC Rushden & Diamonds was founded in 1900 and remains a core part of its local football identity.

Hayden Road, Rushden anchors matchday culture and community presence around the club.

The current campaign in Northern Premier League (step 7) puts direct focus on promotion, survival, and long-term sustainability.

Pyramid Facts

League

Northern Premier League

Step

Promotion Spots

Relegation Spots

Northern Premier League is one of the most competitive tiers in the pyramid, where small margins can decide both promotion and relegation outcomes.

Playing Legacy

Top Players

Top-player records to be curated club-by-club.

Historical Icons

Historical icon list to be curated from archives and supporter records.

Achievements & Progress

Honours

Honours list pending archive entry.

Recent Finishes

Recent finish timeline pending update.

Promotion History

Promotion/relegation milestones pending.

Club In The News

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