AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs 03.10.26 14:002 – 1Full Time
Braintree — FA Cup: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree — the facts
AFC Rushden & Diamonds beat Braintree 2–1 (half-time 1–1).
AFC Rushden & Diamonds met Braintree in the FA Cup (3rd Round Qualifying). Kick-off was Saturday, 3 October 2026, 14:00 UTC.
Team pages: AFC Rushden & Diamonds · Braintree · FA Cup
Key moments
- 30' Goal: Jacob Mensah — 0–1
- 44' Goal: T. Tejan — 1–1
- 78' Goal: J. Clifton — 2–1
About this match
On this page: the AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Braintree final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this FA Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the AFC Rushden & Diamonds and Braintree team pages or the FA Cup page.