Northern Premier League

AFC RUSHDEN & D 1 BOLDMERE ST.M 3

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
15 March 2026

DIV 1 MIDLANDS
By Paul Judd

■ A STUNNING second-half fightback from Boldmere saw them claim a deserved win.
A scrappy first half saw both sides struggle for momentum until the home side broke the deadlock. Joel Nketia smashed a loose ball into the roof of the net after a free-kick wasn’t cleared to give Diamonds the lead. Boldmere saw some fortune after 50 minutes when awarded a slightly harsh penalty for a foul by the home keeper. James Tague smashed it home.
Diamonds started to struggle to hold a much improved Bold-mere and the away side took the lead as Kyle Bryne struck...

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