Diamonds set to welcome fans back

AFC Rushden & Diamonds will play in front of their own supporters for the first time in nearly eight months tomorrow (Tuesday) night.

Diamonds haven’t played at Hayden Road since beating Redditch United 3-0 on February 1 during the last Southern League Premier Central campaign which was eventually voided due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Now, with new measurements and a restricted capacity in place, Andy Peaks’ team will take to their own pitch tomorrow evening to take on King’s Lynn Town in their latest pre-season friendly.

Clubs from Step 3 and downwards were given the green light to welcome supporters back into grounds last week and an attendance of 122 was on hand to watch Diamonds make it three wins out of three in pre-season as they triumphed 2-1 at Kempston Rovers on Saturday with Tom Lorraine scoring the winner.

The capacity for tomorrow night and Friday night’s home friendly with Bedford Town is restricted to 300 and tickets are now on general sale by visiting www.ticketsource.co.uk/afcrd/t-jdvapyAny fans attending Hayden Road should look out for the clear instructions in place around the ground to ensure social distancing is maintained.

Diamonds’ season is due to kick-off on Saturday, September 19 with the fixtures set to be released at 1pm this Friday.