Rushden & Diamonds drawn against Burton Albion in FA Cup
Summarised from 2 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 20 Oct, 06:32 · Archive
Eighth-tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds will face League One side Burton Albion in the FA Cup first round in November after beating Morecambe.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds have been drawn to face League One side Burton Albion in the FA Cup first round. The eighth-tier Northern Premier League Division One Midlands club will travel to the Pirelli Stadium in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire on 7 November, with kick-off at 15:00 BST. This is the first time Rushden & Diamonds, founded in 2011 following the demise of the original Rushden & Diamonds, have reached the tournament's first round proper.
Rushden secured their place in the draw with a 2-1 upset victory over National League North side Morecambe at Hayden Road on Saturday. Earlier in their FA Cup campaign, they had defeated Kimberley Miners Welfare (5-0), Long Eaton United, Desborough Town, Peterborough Sports and Braintree Town of National League South.
Chairman Rob Usher told the approximately 200 people gathered at the club for the draw: 'Let's go put Diamonds back on the map.' Manager Elliot Sandy said: 'This was the dream and 15 months later, we've managed to bring that to the club. This club really deserves it and we're going to enjoy it.' Morecambe boss Adam Lakeland congratulated Diamonds on the win but apologised to his travelling support.
How it is being reported
- Rushden fans celebrate league opposition in FA CupDelighted fans hear the eighth-tier side will head to League One opposition in November.BBC Northamptonshire · 20 Oct, 06:14
- AFC Rushden & Diamonds will travel to League One opposition in FA Cup first roundAFC Rushden & Diamonds will travel to Sky Bet League One side Burton Albion in the first round proper of the FA Cup.Northants Telegraph · 19 Oct, 18:58
- Frustrated Lakeland praises Diamonds, but apologises to travelling Morecambe supportMorecambe boss Adam Lakeland congratulated AFC Rushden & Diamonds on their historic FA Cup win over his side at Hayden Road on Saturday.Northants Telegraph · 19 Oct, 15:49
- Frustrated Lakeland praises Diamonds, but apologises to travelling Morecambe suppportMorecambe boss Adam Lakeland congratulated AFC Rushden & Diamonds on their historic FA Cup win over his side at Hayden Road on Saturday.Northants Telegraph · 19 Oct, 09:20
- Manager Sandy's pride as AFC Rushden & Diamonds make FA Cup historyAn emotional Elliot Sandy was bursting with pride after seeing his AFC Rushden & Diamonds upset the odds to beat higher level Morecambe on Saturday and reach the first round proper of the Emirates FA Cup for the first time.Northants Telegraph · 18 Oct, 10:23
- Clifton and Warburton goals secure stunning FA Cup success for sparkling DiamondsAFC Rushden & Diamonds are history makers!Northants Telegraph · 18 Oct, 09:59
In this story: AFC Rushden & Diamonds · Burton Albion · Morecambe · Elliot Sandy · Rob Usher · Adam Lakeland · Burton-on-Trent
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