AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree Town: 2–1
AFC Rushden & Diamonds beat Braintree Town 2–1 in the English FA Cup Qualifying on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at Hayden Road, Northamptonshire, England.
- Competition: English FA Cup Qualifying (2026-27 English FA Cup Qualifying, Third Round Qualifying)
- Kick-off time: Sat, 3 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: Hayden Road, Northamptonshire, England
- Teams: AFC Rushden & Diamonds (home), Braintree Town (away)
Recent form
AFC Rushden & Diamonds: won 5–0 away to Kimberley Miners Welfare (8 Aug); drew 1–1 vs Long Eaton United (22 Aug); won 1–1 away to Long Eaton United (25 Aug); won 3–0 away to Desborough Town (5 Sept); won 3–1 vs FC Peterborough (19 Sept).
Braintree Town: lost 3–1 away to Forest Green Rovers (11 Apr); lost 2–1 vs Rochdale (18 Apr); lost 5–1 away to Tamworth (25 Apr); drew 3–3 away to Needham Market (19 Sept); won 3–0 vs Needham Market (22 Sept).