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AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2-1 Morecambe: Diamonds book their place in the FA Cup

AFC Rushden & Diamonds earned their place in the FA Cup first round for the first time in their history after a memorable victory over Morecambe at Hayden Road.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
18 October 2026

By Derek Quinn

AFC RUSHDEN 2
Clifton 20, Warburton 24

MORECAMBE 1
Garner 50
AFC Rushden & Diamonds earned their place in the FA Cup first round for the first time in their history after a memorable victory over Morecambe at Hayden Road.
Two first-half goals in four minutes from James Clifton and Matt Warburton gave Elliot Sandy’s eighth tier side, who started their cup run in August, the advantage against their National League North opponents.
Incredible
Morecambe hit back with a goal from Joe Garner after the break but, despite their second-half pressure, the home team hung on for a ...

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