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- Name
- John-Joe O'Toole
- Nationality
England
Ireland- Position
- Midfielder
- Sponsor (Home)
- The Foot Cabin
- Sponsor (Away)
- The Foot Cabin
- Joined
- 16/01/2026
- Debut
- 17/01/2026
- Current Club
- Diamonds
- Previous Club(s)
- AFC Wimbledon, Bristol Rovers, Burton Albion, Colchester United, Mansfield Town, Northampton Town, Sheffield United, Southend United, Watford, Wealdstone
- Leagues & Cups
- Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
- Age
- 37
16/01/26: AFC Rushden & Diamonds are delighted to announce the HUGE signing of John-Joe O’Toole. A legend in the area, he has made nearly 500 league appearances across his career, including promotion at Northampton Town. A central midfielder, John-Joe joins to give us the reinforcement and experience needed to kick on in the second half the season.
Elliot Sandy had this to say on his latest signing: “JJ is exactly the type of player I feel we’ve been missing; experienced, driven and a leader. He will really help our young squad and I’m delighted to have him on board after beating Step 1 & 2 teams for his signature.”
Welcome JJ!! 💎
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
| Season | Club | Goals | Yellow | Red | Team Sheet | Started | Subbed on | Subbed off | Bench | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Diamonds | 1 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Total | - | 1 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Diamonds Total (League & Cup)
| Season | Goals | Yellow | Red | Team Sheet | Started | Subbed on | Subbed off | Bench | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Total | 1 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Result
 
(38)
0 - 0Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Mickleover FCMatch Sponsor: Byrne's MOT & Repair Centre Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd. Attendance: 417 Man of the Match: David Adegbola (chosen by Byrne's MOT & Repair Centre) Captain: Joel Nketia
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(37)
2 - 0Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
The Oval Bedworth United v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 308 Captain: Joel Nketia
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(36)
3 - 0Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Loughborough University Stadium Loughborough Students v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 230 Captain: Tarik Dallas
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(35)
1 - 3Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Boldmere St MichaelsMatch Sponsor: The AFC Rushden & Diamonds Walking Football team Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd. Attendance: 496 Man of the Match: David Adegbola (chosen by the AFC Rushden & Diamonds Walking Football team) Captain: Joel Nketia
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(33 - rearranged)
2 - 1Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Coventry SphinxMatchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd. Attendance: 291 Man of the Match: Jordan O'Brien Captain: Joel Nketia
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(34)
0 - 3Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Butlin Road Rugby Town v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 516 Captain: Joel Nketia
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(18 - rearranged)
0 - 1Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
The Cameron Slater Arena Coventry Sphinx v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 189 Man of the Match: Freddie Findlay Captain: Joel Nketia
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(31)
1 - 3Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
The JJ Mac Stadium Bourne Town v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 427 Man of the Match: Tarik Dallas Captain: Joel Nketia
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(29)
1 - 1Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Townsend Meadow Racing Club Warwick v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 442 Captain: Joel Nketia
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(28)
3 - 1Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Grange Park Long Eaton United v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 228 Captain: Joel Nketia
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(26 - rearranged)
2 - 2Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Anstey NomadsMatchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd. Attendance: 332 Man of the Match: Bruno Andrade Captain: Joel Nketia
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(27)
2 - 0Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Sutton Coldfield TownMatch Sponsor: Blake Filsell Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd. Attendance: 422 Man of the Match: Bruno Andrade Captain: Joel Nketia
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