Jack Maltby-Smith

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Name: Jack Maltby-Smith
Nationality: England
Position: Midfielder
Sponsor (Home): BAFE Fire Safety Register
Sponsor (Away): BAFE Fire Safety Register
Joined: 04/08/2026
Current Club: Diamonds
Leagues & Cups: Northern Premier League - Midlands Division, FA Cup, FA Trophy
Age: 18

04/08/26: AFC Rushden & Diamonds are pleased to announce that trialist Jack Maltby-Smith has signed first-team forms ahead of the new season.

The 17-year-old midfielder/forward, who provided the assist for Rhys Thorpe’s goal in Saturday’s friendly, is currently part of Peterborough United’s Football Education Programme. Having impressed Manager Elliot Sandy with his performances in both training and pre-season matches, Jack has earned his place in the first-team squad.

Should Jack go on to make his first-team debut, we believe he would become the first player to progress from the AFC Rushden & Diamonds Community Youth Section to represent the Club’s first team. If we’re mistaken, we’re more than happy to be corrected!

Jack is also available for player sponsorship. If you are interested in sponsoring Jack for the 2026/27 season, please contact [email protected].

Everyone at AFC Rushden & Diamonds would like to wish Jack every success in the season ahead.

Northern Premier League - Midlands Division

Season	Club	Goals	Yellow	Red	Started	Subbed on	Subbed off	Bench	Appearances
2026/27	Diamonds	0	0	0	0	5	0	1	5
Total	-	0	0	0	0	5	0	1	5

FA Cup

Season	Club	Goals	Yellow	Red	Started	Subbed on	Subbed off	Bench	Appearances
2026/27	Diamonds	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	1
Total	-	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	1

FA Trophy

Season	Club	Goals	Yellow	Red	Started	Subbed on	Subbed off	Bench	Appearances
2026/27	Diamonds	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
Total	-	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0

Diamonds Total (League & Cup)

Season	Goals	Yellow	Red	Started	Subbed on	Subbed off	Bench	Appearances
2026/27	1	0	0	1	7	0	6	7
Total	1	0	0	1	7	0	6	7

Result


Sat, 10th Oct, 2026 (14) 3 - 5 Northern Premier League - Midlands Division 2026/27 Grange Park N/A Long Eaton United v AFC Rushden & Diamonds Attendance: 262 Captain: Joel Nketia
Tue, 6th Oct, 2026 (Second Round) 0 - 1 Northants FA Hillier Senior Cup 2026/27 The Sett N/A Bugbrooke St. Michaels v AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Sat, 3rd Oct, 2026 (Third Round Qualifying) 2 - 1 FA Cup 2026/27 Hayden Road Sports Ground N/A AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Braintree Town Matchball Sponsor: KwikFit Attendance: 1181 Man of the Match: James Clifton Captain: Joel Nketia
Sat, 26th Sep, 2026 (11) 5 - 0 Northern Premier League - Midlands Division 2026/27 Hayden Road Sports Ground N/A AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Rugby Borough Matchball Sponsor: KwikFit Attendance: 549 Man of the Match: Freddie Findlay (chosen by our Academy Coaches) Captain: Joel Nketia
Tue, 22nd Sep, 2026 (5 - rearranged) 0 - 0 Northern Premier League - Midlands Division 2026/27 Hayden Road Sports Ground N/A AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Bedworth United Matchball Sponsor: KwikFit Attendance: 365 Man of the Match: Sidik Atcha (chosen by Alex Raspin and Alfie Foster) Captain: Joel Nketia
Sat, 19th Sep, 2026 (Second Round Qualifying) 3 - 1 FA Cup 2026/27 Hayden Road Sports Ground N/A AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Peterborough Sports Matchball Sponsor: KwikFit Attendance: 589 Man of the Match: Tejan Thomas (chosen by Rushden Branch of the Royal British Legion) Captain: Joel Nketia
Tue, 15th Sep, 2026 (9) 1 - 1 Northern Premier League - Midlands Division 2026/27 Hayden Road Sports Ground N/A AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Shepshed Dynamo Matchball Sponsor: KwikFit Attendance: 328 Man of the Match: James Clifton (chosen by Seventy9) Captain: Joel Nketia
Sat, 12th Sep, 2026 (8) 2 - 3 Northern Premier League - Midlands Division 2026/27 South Kesteven Stadium N/A Grantham Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds Attendance: 534 Captain: James Clifton
Sat, 5th Sep, 2026 (First Round Qualifying) 0 - 3 FA Cup 2026/27 Waterworks Field N/A Desborough Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds Attendance: 609 Man of the Match: Jordan O'Brien Captain: James Clifton
Sat, 29th Aug, 2026 (First Round Qualifying) 3 - 1 FA Trophy 2026/27 The Scholars Ground N/A Chasetown v AFC Rushden & Diamonds Attendance: 236 Captain: Tejan Thomas
Tue, 25th Aug, 2026 (Preliminary Round Replay - Diamonds win 4-3 on penalties) 1 - 1 FA Cup 2026/27 Grange Park N/A Long Eaton United v AFC Rushden & Diamonds Attendance: 272 Captain: Joel Nketia
Sat, 22nd Aug, 2026 (Preliminary Round) 1 - 1 FA Cup 2026/27 Hayden Road Sports Ground N/A AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Long Eaton United Matchball Sponsor: KwikFit Attendance: 411 Man of the Match: Charlie Woods Captain: Joel Nketia
Sat, 15th Aug, 2026 (2) 0 - 0 Northern Premier League - Midlands Division 2026/27 Hayden Road Sports Ground N/A AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Coleshill Town Match Sponsor: The McGrath family, in loving memory of Mike McGrath Matchball Sponsor: KwikFit Attendance: 407 Man of the Match: Tejan Thomas (chosen by the McGrath family) Captain: Joel Nketia

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