02/06/26: AFC Rushden & Diamonds are pleased to announce the signing of goalkeeper Charlie Woods from Rugby Town. Woods arrives at Hayden Road after establishing himself as one of the Northern Premier League Midlands Division’s most promising young goalkeepers. Still only 22, he already possesses valuable experience at Step 4 and joins the Club following spells with Quorn, Coventry Sphinx and Rugby Town. Diamonds supporters may already be familiar with Woods from his appearances against the Club. During his time with Coventry Sphinx, he faced the Diamonds on a number of occasions and produced several impressive performances, including saving penalties in both home and away fixtures against Coventry Sphinx during the 2024/25 season. Now making the switch to Hayden Road, Woods becomes the latest addition to Elliot Sandy’s squad ahead of the new campaign as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season. Elliot had this to say about his new man: “Charlie is someone we were keen on last summer but for one reason or another, the move didn’t materialise last year, so I’m glad we’ve been able to get it done now. He’s a young keeper with great experience for his age. He knows the level well and has always impressed us when we’ve seen him. Really importantly for me, during discussions this summer he made it very clear that he wanted to play for AFC Rushden & Diamonds and to me, that is really important.”

Charlie will be available for sponsorship once player sponsorships open in July. Everyone at AFC Rushden & Diamonds would like to welcome Charlie to the Club and wish him every success in a Diamonds shirt.