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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
- 17
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 alex.raspin@afc-diamonds.com.
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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
FA Cup
| Season | Club | Goals | Yellow | Red | Started | Subbed on | Subbed off | Bench | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 | Diamonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Result
 
(Second Round Qualifying)
3 - 1FA Cup
2026/27
Hayden Road Sports Ground AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Peterborough SportsMatchball Sponsor: KwikFit Attendance: 589 Man of the Match: Tejan Thomas (chosen by Rushden Branch of the Royal British Legion) Captain: Joel Nketia
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1 - 1Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2026/27
Hayden Road Sports Ground AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Shepshed DynamoMatchball Sponsor: KwikFit Attendance: 328 Man of the Match: James Clifton (chosen by Seventy9) Captain: Joel Nketia
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(8)
2 - 3Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2026/27
South Kesteven Stadium Grantham Town v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 534 Captain: James Clifton
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(First Round Qualifying)
0 - 3FA Cup
2026/27
Waterworks Field Desborough Town v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 609 Man of the Match: Jordan O'Brien Captain: James Clifton
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(First Round Qualifying)
3 - 1FA Trophy
2026/27
The Scholars Ground Chasetown v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 236 Captain: Tejan Thomas
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(Preliminary Round Replay - Diamonds win 4-3 on penalties)
1 - 1FA Cup
2026/27
Grange Park Long Eaton United v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 272 Captain: Joel Nketia
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(Preliminary Round)
1 - 1FA Cup
2026/27
Hayden Road Sports Ground AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Long Eaton UnitedMatchball Sponsor: KwikFit Attendance: 411 Man of the Match: Charlie Woods Captain: Joel Nketia
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(2)
0 - 0Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2026/27
Hayden Road Sports Ground AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Coleshill TownMatch 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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