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Diamonds and Comrades cheer

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
18 October 2026

LIVING LIFE TO THE MAX: AFC Rushden & Diamonds hero Jack Daldy is hoisted up by joyous fans PICTURE: Mike Capps

SPARKLING Step 4 heroes AFC Rushden & Diamonds dumped out Morecambe to reach the FA Cup first round for the first time in their history – and Berkhamsted did the same by stunning Southend United.
Elliot Sandy’s Diamonds beat the National League North Shrimps 2-1 to book their spot in tomorrow’s big draw.
Berko hit an 88th-minute winner at Roots Hall to join them, while National League Hartlepool were shocked by Marine.
Step 5 Tadley Calleva are in the hat after twice comi...

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