Sutton will be disappointed after losing midweek to a very accomplished Ansty Nomads side, ending their FA Trophy run for this year. The lads will be keen to get back in to action, gain momentum in the league, and follow up on their last win against Wellingborough Town.

It’s another away trip this time, to Rushden and Diamonds.

Rushden and Diamonds are a club based in Irthlingborough in the county of Northamptonshire. They play at Hayden Road and are nicknamed The Diamonds. They play in yellow shorts and shirts away from home.
The club was formed in 1992 in a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds.

They reached the lofty heights of division 2 where they struggled for a few seasons, before being relegated back to the conference.

Financial problems meant they were expelled from the conference in 2011, and a winding up petition was submitted. The club entered into administration in July 2011, but the fans managed to save the club by creating a new fan-owned club called AFC Rushden and Diamonds. They fielded their first side in 2012.

They were conference champions in 2001 and division 3 champions in 02/03.

Sutton are in 12th spot on 8 points after playing just 5 games, whereas Rushden and Diamonds are in 6th place on 13 points after playing 3 more games than Sutton.

Sutton played the Diamonds last season, and they were tough games. Sutton won at home 2-0, it was not until the 70th minute before The Royals could break them down and lost 1-0 in the reverse fixture.

Sutton will need to have a good mindset going into this game, as points now are vital to keep them in contention for any play-off places.
Let’s hope for goals, entertainment and three points for the Royals this Saturday.

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