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Kettering Town boss Richard Lavery (Picture: Peter Short)

Poppies boss Lavery wants to 'get smiles back on people's faces'

Kai Fifield on the attack for Kettering at Banbury

Lavery bemoans lack of attacking confidence as struggling Poppies slump again

Kai Fifield finds his way to goal blocked (Picture: Peter Short)

Out-of-sorts Poppies’ woes on the road continue as they slip to Banbury defeat

Neo Dobson in action for Northampton Town in their Bristol Street Motors EFL Trophy match at Notts County on Tuesday night (Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Steelmen strengthen strikeforce as teenager Dobson joins from Northampton Town

George Forsyth's reaction said it all after he missed a big chance in stoppage-time in Kettering Town's goalless draw with Farsley Celtic. Picture by Peter Short

Coach Willmott knows Poppies must find a solution to their goalscoring issues

Keaton Ward and Frankie Maguire celebrate after Kettering Town's 3-0 win at Banbury United last weekend. Pictures by Peter Short

There is still a lot of work to be done, says Poppies boss Glover

Captain Gary Stohrer celebrates with goalscorer Ethan Hill during Kettering Town's 3-0 victory at Banbury United last weekend. Pictures by Peter Short

‘Hard work’ has been the key in Poppies’ gradual improvement

Lee Glover has secured a deal to keep Frankie Maguire on loan at Kettering Town from Sheffield United for the remainder of the season. Picture by Peter Short

Impressive Maguire to stay on with Poppies as loan deals are extended

Kettering Town manager Lee Glover. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies set to make changes for Hillier Cup semi-final clash at Cogenhoe

It was a good day for Lee Glover and his Kettering team

ROUND-UP: Kettering claim win at Banbury to edge clear of relegation zone

Action from Brackley Town's 3-0 success over Kettering Town at the weekend. Picture by Peter Short

Clubs set for more midweek action in the National League North

Kettering Town assistant-manager Frankie Fry. Picture by Peter Short

Assistant-boss Fry full of praise for Poppies’ ‘resilience’

Stephan Morley was back in Kettering Town colours at the weekend. Picture by Peter Short

Morley ‘can’t wait’ for the next one after his triumphant Poppies return

The draw for the second round of the Isuzu FA Trophy has been made

Clubs discover their fate for next stage of the FA Trophy

Kettering Town manager Lee Glover. Picture by Peter Short

Glover’s relishing a tough run for Poppies

Andrew Oluwabori was all smiles after his late equaliser earned Kettering Town a 2-2 draw at Buxton last weekend. Pictures by Peter Short

Poppies boss Glover hopes to get the ‘rub of the green’
Lee Glover believes Kettering Town are due the “rub of the green” he feels their performances have deserved.
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Banbury United and Peterborough Sports will both join the National League North. Photo: Andrew Condie

Ups and downs! The five sides ready to join the National League North for the 20...

AFC Rushden & Diamonds must avoid defeat against Nuneaton Borough at Hayden Road on Saturday to secure a play-off place. Picture courtesy of Hawkins Images

We play to win, says AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Burgess

Captain Fernando Bell-Toxtle gets on the ball for AFC Rushden & Diamonds in their defeat at St Ives Town. Pictures courtesy of Hawkins Images

Last game is now a ‘cup final’ for AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Andy Burgess applauds the AFC Rushden & Diamonds fans after the 2-1 success over Bromsgrove Sporting at Hayden Road. Picture courtesy of Hawkins Images

Burgess is eyeing fourth spot for AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Fernando Bell-Toxtle cut a dejected figure after AFC Rushden & Diamonds' Hillier Cup final loss to Peterborough Sports. Picture courtesy of Hawkins Images

AFC Rushden & Diamonds all set for ‘three more cup finals’

Banbury United will be moving up to the national League North.

How the National League could look next season following Banbury United's promot...

AJ George challenges for the ball with former Diamonds midfielder Jay Williams. Picture courtesy of Hawkins Images

AFC Rushden & Diamonds boss Peaks happy with the display but not the result

AFC Rushden & Diamonds manager Andy Peaks

'No pressure' as AFC Rushden & Diamonds head to the runaway leaders

The AFC Rushden & Diamonds players celebrate after their 2-1 win at Royston Town last weekend. Picture courtesy of Hawkins Images

AFC Rushden & Diamonds to find out 'how far they've come' in Sports clash

Callum Westwood, who rejoined Corby Town last week, was in the thick of the action in last weekend's FA Trophy defeat to Banbury United. Pictures by Jim Darrah

Mills urges Steelmen to be more 'ruthless'

Corby Town manager Gary Mills

Mills believes the time is now for his Steelmen
Corby Town have a couple of big tests against teams higher than them in the Northern Premier League Midlands ahead of them
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Andy Peaks

Peaks left so disappointed as Diamonds are beaten in opener

Left-back Sam Warburton made the move from Corby Town to AFC Rushden & Diamonds this summer. Picture courtesy of Hawkins Images

Peaks' 'ambitious side' wants Diamonds in the play-off hunt

Andy Peaks' AFC Rushden & Diamonds will kick-off their new season with a midweek home clash against Banbury United. Picture courtesy of Hawkins Images

Diamonds to kick-off with a midweek clash

The 2020/21 Southern League season looks set to be declared null and void

Southern League season looks set to be terminated

Long-serving Sam Brown has left AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Long-serving Sam leaves Diamonds

Joel Gyasi, who scored Diamonds late goal, in action during last weekends 2-1 defeat at Banbury United. Picture by Steven Prouse/KBO Photography

Peaks wants Diamonds' performances turned into points

Banbury United's Amer Awadh takes on AFC Rushden & Diamonds' Ben Acquaye

Ford delighted to see Puritans make it three wins on the spin

Banbury United's Luke Fairlamb goes on the attack against AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Puritans hold on to see off Diamonds and make it three wins on the spin

AFC Rushden & Diamonds celebrate Tom Lorraine's equaliser during their FA Trophy replay success at Banbury United. Picture courtesy of HawkinsImages

Diamonds' focus falls back onto the league

Jordan Macleod scores AFC Rushden & Diamonds' winner as they sealed a 2-1 success at Banbury United in their FA Trophy replay. Picture courtesy of HawkinsImages

Peaks' delight as Diamonds 'finish the job'

AFC Rushden & Diamonds striker Ryan Dove has suffered three cracked ribs

Diamonds and Banbury play it again in the Trophy

Andy Peaks

Peaks frustrated as Diamonds have to settle for a replay

Jordan Macleod in action during his debut for AFC Rushden & Diamonds as he scored the opening goal in their 2-1 win over Banbury United. The two teams meet again in the FA Trophy at Hayden Road this weekend. Picture courtesy of HawkinsImages

We'll have to be even better, says Diamonds boss Peaks

Northampton Town loanee Morgan Roberts scored what proved to be the winner in AFC Rushden & Diamonds' 2-1 win over Banbury United at Hayden Road

VERDICT: Relief and delight as Diamonds pick up a much-needed success

The AFC Rushden & Diamonds players celebrate Liam Dolman's goal during the 1-1 draw at Rushall Olympic on Saturday. Picture courtesy of HawkinsImages

Diamonds set for first part of a Banbury double-header

Ryan Dove's effort was ruled out for a push as AFC Rushden & Diamonds went on to suffer a 3-0 defeat to Coalville Town at Hayden Road at the weekend. Picture courtesy of HawkinsImages

Tough challenges keep coming as Diamonds head to Tamworth

Gary Stohrers fine volley put Kettering Town 2-0 up during their 3-0 victory over Banbury United at Latimer Park last weekend. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies are clear but Stohrer knows there’s more work to do

Man-of-the-match Gary Stohrer takes the congratulations after he scored Kettering Town's second goal in the 3-0 win over Banbury United. Pictures by Peter Short

Kettering Town 3 Banbury United 0 - Five Things We Learned

Rhys Hoenes heads off to celebrate, much to the delight of the Kettering Town fans, after he opened the scoring in the 3-0 win over Banbury United. Pictures by Peter Short

VERDICT: Poppies hit back to move closer to the crown

Aaron O'Connor, pictured during the midweek defeat to Coalville Town, will miss Kettering Town's next three matches due to suspension. Picture by Peter Short

Law's expecting the right response from Poppies

Rushall Olympic are the only team to have beaten AFC Rushden & Diamonds at Hayden Road this season after a 2-0 success back in November. Diamonds will be hoping to set the record straight in the reverse fixture this weekend

Diamonds hope to 'put it right' at Rushall

Joe Curtis, pictured in action during last weekends 1-1 draw with Banbury United, is hoping to keep his place in the AFC Rushden & Diamonds team after starting the last two matches. Picture by Alison Bagley

Waiting game is over as Curtis looks to seize his chance with Diamonds

Zack Reynolds turned in another impressive display in AFC Rushden & Diamonds' 1-1 draw with Banbury United. Pictures by Alison Bagley

AFC Rushden & Diamonds 1 Banbury United 1 - Five Things We Learned

Andy Peaks was left slightly disappointed after AFC Rushden & Diamonds were held to a 1-1 draw by Banbury United at Hayden Road. Pictures by Alison Bagley

Slight disappointment for Peaks as Diamonds are pegged back

The AFC Rushden & Diamonds players celebrate Tom Lorraine's second goal in last weekend's 3-1 success at Bedworth United. Picture courtesy of HawkinsImages

Puritans first up as Diamonds get set for a tough run at home

Marcus Law gestures to the Kettering Town fans following the 5-0 success over Hitchin Town at Latimer Park. Pictures by Peter Short

Law hits back at his critics after Poppies thump Hitchin

Kettering Town players and staff visited Kettering General Hospital's Skylark Ward to bring some festive cheer to the children over the Christmas period. They were giving out chocolates and gifts donated by supporters. Picture by Paul Cooke/KTFC Media

Another tricky test as Poppies bid to get over their blip

Marcus Law and his Kettering Town players head to Banbury United this weekend. Picture by Peter Short

Poppies' fine away record is set for a stern test