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Name
David Adegbola
Nationality
engEngland
Position
Defender
Sponsor (Home)
In Loving Memory of Paul Moore
Sponsor (Away)
In Loving Memory of Paul Moore
Joined
07/01/2025
Debut
14/01/2025
Current Club
Diamonds
Previous Club(s)
Buckingham United, Carlton Town, Radford, St Ives Town
Leagues & Cups
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division, Pre-Season, FA Cup, FA Trophy, Northants FA Hillier Senior Cup
Age
22

07/01/25:  AFC Rushden & Diamonds are delighted to announce the signing of 21-year-old defender David Adegbola, on a dual-registration agreement with Southern League Premier Central side St. Ives Town. A full-back, David has been playing senior men’s football for the past 3-and-a-half seasons, starting with Buckingham United before moving on to Nottinghamshire-based Radford, both at Step 6. David moved up to Step 4 with Carlton Town last season and was ever-present as Carlton Town reached the play-offs in the Northern Premier League East Division, picking up the club’s Young Player of the Year award in the process. After relocating back from university, David joined St. Ives Town in the summer of 2024 and has made 21 appearances for the Saints to date at Step 3, scoring once. Diamonds’ Assistant Manager Dan Porter had this to say on the Club’s latest addition: “We’re really happy to get David on board and our thanks to Ricky (Marheineke) at St. Ives Town for allowing him to join us for a period of time. David is held in high regard, has played regularly at Step 3 this season and gives us more options down the right hand side. He’s an attacking full-back that we are delighted to add and will most certainly bolster the squad.” David Adegbola is available for selection for this weekend’s home game against Hinckley Leicester Road in the Northern Premier League Midlands Division.

02/06/25: The Club confirmed that David Adegbola has been retained for the forthcoming 2025/26 season.

Northern Premier League - Midlands Division

SeasonClubGoalsYellowRedTeam SheetStartedSubbed onSubbed offBenchAppearances
2025/26Diamonds01012841012
2024/25Diamonds010161601016
Total-020282442028

Pre-Season

SeasonClubGoalsYellowRedTeam SheetStartedSubbed onSubbed offBenchAppearances
Pre-Season 2025/26Diamonds000000000
Total-000000000

FA Cup

SeasonClubGoalsYellowRedTeam SheetStartedSubbed onSubbed offBenchAppearances
2025/26Diamonds000110001
Total-000110001

FA Trophy

SeasonClubGoalsYellowRedTeam SheetStartedSubbed onSubbed offBenchAppearances
2025/26Diamonds100440104
Total-100440104

Northants FA Hillier Senior Cup

SeasonClubGoalsYellowRedTeam SheetStartedSubbed onSubbed offBenchAppearances
2025/26Diamonds000110001
2024/25Diamonds000220002
Total-000330003

Diamonds Total (League & Cup)

SeasonGoalsYellowRedTeam SheetStartedSubbed onSubbed offBenchAppearances
2025/26110181442018
2024/25010181801018
Total120363243036

Result

(16)
0 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
The Amber Arena and Community Stadium

Boldmere St Michaels v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 169
Captain: Joel Nketia
(10 - rearranged)
5 - 3
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
The Domino's Arena

Sutton Coldfield Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 149
Captain: Bruno Andrade
(First Round Proper)
4 - 1
FA Trophy
2025/26
Harborough Town Community Football Ground

Harborough Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 702
Captain: Tarik Dallas
(14)
3 - 0
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Christchurch Meadow

Belper Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 771
Captain: Tarik Dallas
(13)
0 - 0
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Bourne Town

Matchday Sponsor: Seventy9
Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd.
Attendance: 318
Man of the Match: Tarik Dallas
Captain: Tarik Dallas
(11)
3 - 2
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Rowley Park

St Neots Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 391
Captain: Joel Nketia
(Third Round Qualifying)
3 - 1
FA Trophy
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Malvern Town

Attendance: 372
Man of the Match: Joel Nketia (chosen by Callum Bale from our Main Club Sponsor, NRG Group)
Captain: Joel Nketia
(9)
2 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Long Eaton United

Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd.
Attendance: 481
Man of the Match: Olly Brown-Hill (chosen by Kendal Ernest)
Captain: Joel Nketia
(Second Round Qualifying)
3 - 4
FA Trophy
2025/26
Pack Meadow

Coleshill Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 111
Captain: Joel Nketia
(7)
4 - 2
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Basford United

Matchday Sponsor: The Rust & Gaul Family
Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd.
Attendance: 355
Man of the Match: Olly Brown-Hill
Captain: Joel Nketia
(First Round Qualifying)
0 - 2
FA Trophy
2025/26
The JJ Mac Stadium

Bourne Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 502
Captain: Joel Nketia
(6)
3 - 0
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Marks Electrical Arena

Anstey Nomads v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 401
Man of the Match: Olly Brown-Hill
Captain: Joel Nketia
(5)
0 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Corby Town

Matchday Sponsor: Croyland Car Megastore
Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd.
Attendance: 781
Man of the Match: Joel Nketia
Captain: Gary Mulligan
(4)
4 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Don Amott Arena

Mickleover v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 325
Captain: Gary Mulligan
(3)
1 - 0
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Bedworth United

Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd.
Attendance: 317
Man of the Match: Lewis Elsom
Captain: Gary Mulligan
(1)
1 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Shepshed Dynamo

Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd.
Attendance: 394
Man of the Match: Tarik Dallas
Captain: Jake Duffy
(Extra Preliminary Round)
0 - 1
FA Cup
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Grimsby Borough

Matchday Sponsor: NRG UK Group
Attendance: 415
Captain: Jake Duffy
(Pre-Season)
0 - 2
Pre-Season
Pre-Season 2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Harborough Town

Attendance: 200
(FSA Brian Lomax Cup (Diamonds win 4-3 on penalties))
2 - 2
Pre-Season
Pre-Season 2025/26
Queen Street Stadium

Bilston Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Captain: Jake Duffy
(Pre-Season)
1 - 2
Pre-Season
Pre-Season 2025/26
FWD-IP Community Stadium

Cambridge City v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 194
(Pre-Season)
0 - 2
Pre-Season
Pre-Season 2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Takeley

Attendance: 124
(First Round)
0 - 3
Northants FA Hillier Senior Cup
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Northampton ON Chenecks

Attendance: 174
Captain: Jake Duffy
(Pre-Season)
0 - 2
Pre-Season
Pre-Season 2025/26
Seven Bespoke Joinery Stadium

Blackstones v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

(42)
1 - 0
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Long Eaton United

Attendance: 813
Man of the Match: Aidan Webster
Captain: Calvin Green
(41)
4 - 0
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
Steel Park

Corby Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 837
Captain: Calvin Green
(40)
0 - 3
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Shepshed Dynamo

Attendance: 351
Man of the Match: Fraser Corden
Captain: Calvin Green
(38)
3 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Worcester City

Attendance: 355
Man of the Match: Ryan Hughes
Captain: Calvin Green
(37)
1 - 0
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
Dog & Duck Sports Ground

Wellingborough Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 792
Man of the Match: Sam Tessler
Captain: Calvin Green
(36)
0 - 0
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Racing Club Warwick

Attendance: 369
Man of the Match: Tejan Thomas
Captain: Calvin Green
(Semi-Final (Diamonds lose 8-9 on penalties))
2 - 2
Northants FA Hillier Senior Cup
2024/25
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Northampton Town U23

Attendance: 179
Captain: Calvin Green
(35)
3 - 0
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
Pack Meadow

Coleshill Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 185
Captain: Calvin Green
(26 (re-arranged))
1 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Bedworth United

Attendance: 380
Captain: Calvin Green
(29 (re-arranged))
0 - 3
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Quorn

Attendance: 266
Man of the Match: David Adegbola
Captain: Calvin Green
(34)
0 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
The Trevor Brown Memorial Ground

Boldmere St Michaels v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 209
Man of the Match: Marcel Guzynski
Captain: Calvin Green
(27 (re-arranged))
2 - 2
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Hinckley LRFC

Attendance: 254
Captain: Calvin Green
(32)
1 - 2
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
Guardian Warehousing Arena

Sporting Khalsa v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 120
Man of the Match: Fraser Corden
Captain: Calvin Green
(31)
1 - 0
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Rugby Town

Matchday Sponsor: Ready Steady Roll
Attendance: 379
Man of the Match: Nathan Burrows (chosen by Ready Steady Roll)
Captain: Tarik Dallas
(30)
1 - 2
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
Sphinx Industrial Supplies Arena

Coventry Sphinx v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 159
Captain: Jarvis Wilson
(11 (re-arranged))
1 - 2
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Coventry Sphinx

Matchday Sponsor: Seventy9
Attendance: 236
Man of the Match: David Adegbola (chosen by Seventy9)
Captain: Charlie Green
(28)
2 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2024/25
The Domino's Arena

Sutton Coldfield Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 227
Captain: Tarik Dallas
(Quarter-Final)
1 - 3
Northants FA Hillier Senior Cup
2024/25
The Sett

Bugbrooke St. Michaels v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

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