0 - 2
Full-time

Match Report

Radio Diamonds – full commentary: https://radiodiamondsafc.mixlr.com/recordings/2839939

Starting XI
Lewis Elsom (GK)
David Adegbola
Tejan Thomas
Gary Mulligan
Ryan Hughes
Jake Duffy (captain)
Joel Nketia
Lewis Walker
Will Mellors-Blair
Ethan Johnston
Jordan Graham

Substitutes
Tolani Omatola
Tarik Dallas
Aidan Webster
Tyler Winters
Curtis Hartley – Trialist
Ross Oulton
Ewan Evans (GK)

42’ GOAL DIAMONDS – Great play by David Adegbola and releases Joel Nketia into the box, he slides the ball across for Will Mellors-Blair to guide it into the net.

Half-time:
Diamonds lead by a goal to nil after a very solid 45 minutes here in the sunshine.

46’ GOAL DIAMONDS – Will Mellors-Blair takes the ball forward on the break and slides Joel Nketia through, and he has the time to slam the ball past the keeper.

59’ Subs for Diamonds – coming on are:
Tolani Omatola
Curtis Hartley – Trialist
Aidan Webster
Ross Oulton

70’ Sub for Diamonds:
Joel Nketia back on for Will Mellors-Blair

Full-time:
Blackstones 0 – 2 AFCRD
A really good game of football, full of quality performances from the Diamonds.

 

Details

Date Time League Season Matchday
Wed, 9th Jul, 2025 7:45 pm Pre-Season Pre-Season 2025/26 Pre-Season

Result

ClubHalf-timeFull-time
Blackstones00
Diamonds12

Video

Diamonds

Lewis Elsom Goalkeeper
David Adegbola Defender
Tejan Thomas Defender
Gary Mulligan Defender
Ryan Hughes Defender
Jake Duffy Midfielder
Joel Nketia Midfielder 46'
Lewis Walker Midfielder
Will Mellors-Blair Forward 42'
Ethan Johnston Forward
Jordan Graham Forward
Tolani Omotola Forward 59'
Tarik Dallas Defender
Aidan Webster Midfielder 59'
Tyler Winters Forward
Ross Oulton Midfielder 59'
Ewan Evans Goalkeeper

First Team Coach/Head of Academy: Ryan Seaman

Ground

Seven Bespoke Joinery Stadium
Lincoln Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 1UU
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
One Fan, One Vote,
One Community, One Club