FA Cup · 3rd Round Qualifying: AFC Rushden & Diamonds beat Braintree 2-1. The match was played on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
J. Mensah 30' (Braintree) · T. Thomas 44' (AFC Rushden & Diamonds) · J. Clifton 78' (AFC Rushden & Diamonds)
After a 1-1 first half, the game finished 2-1.