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DIV 1 MIDLANDS

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
27 April 2025

By Paul Judd

AFC RUSHDEN & D 1
LONG EATON UTD 0
Diamonds continued toAFC RUSHDEN and
■ Diamonds ended their season with a win over playoff contenders Long Eaton United in front of a bumper crowd of 813.
The hosts made an early breakthrough in the third minute when David Adegbola intercepted a loose ball and played in Ethan Johnston, who calmly slot-press but were unlucky not to extend their lead, with a close-range effort from Webster hitting a post.
Despite some close calls for an unlucky Diamonds side, the home team still held on to secure all three points, finishing ...

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