AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree Town — match summary
England · FA Cup · kick-off 3 Oct 2026 21:00
Full time · score 2-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): AFC Rushden & Diamonds 42 · Braintree Town 26
mPS in-play performance (0-100): AFC Rushden & Diamonds 71 · Braintree Town 57
Shots on target 6-5 · corners 6-5 · possession 48-52
NextGOAL tip: AFC Rushden & Diamonds +1 · 2 stars
This FA Cup qualifying round tie is played at the home of AFC Rushden & Diamonds, with the hosts coming through on the back of strong cup form, while Braintree Town, a team from a higher league, also came through without much trouble. AFC Rushden & Diamonds are unbeaten in 3 straight matches in all competitions, their latest league game ending in a 0-0 home draw. Braintree Town, meanwhile, lost their most recent league match, and their league form itself has not been good, scoring 16 and conceding 22 in 9 games. This game is interesting because Braintree Town dominate possession more and shoot on target more, but their own defence is leaky. AFC Rushden & Diamonds, meanwhile, are more solid at home. The hosts' first half is usually not a disadvantage, but the second half may be the period when the game opens up and there are more goals.