PICTURE SPECIAL: Nuneaton Borough 1 AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1

AFC Rushden & Diamonds started the new Southern League Premier Central campaign with a draw at Nuneaton Borough.

Matthew Hawkins of HawkinsImages was on hand to capture the action as the 10-man Diamonds held firm for a share of the spoils.

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Diamonds boss Andy Peaks was all smiles ahead of kick-off Photo: HawkinsPhotography

Former Kettering Town man Marcus Kelly, now a Nuneaton player, is tracked by Diamonds midfielder Jesse Akubuine Photo: HawkinsPhotography

Lorrell Smith made his league debut for Diamonds after signing from Brackley Town over the summer Photo: HawkinsPhotography

Lorrell Smith is brought down in the penalty area to earn Diamonds a spot-kick Photo: HawkinsPhotography