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Chasetown FC
Roger Mendonça
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
John Holden
League Round 11
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | FA Shield Quarterfinals | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 6 | 16 | 3rd Division | | 6 | - | 2 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 6 | 35 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 3 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 8 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - (n) | 3 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 9 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 1 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| 9 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| 13 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 6 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 15 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 2 | - (n) | 6 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 3 |
| 18 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 4 | - (n) | 0 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
| 20 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 5 | - (n) | 0 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 21 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 3 | - | 5 |
| 21 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 0④ | - | 0⑤ | | /
| 3 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 21 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 5 | - | 5 |
| 23 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 6 | - | 5 |
| 23 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 4 | - | 6 | - | 5 |
| 25 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 1 | | | 4 | - | 7 | - | 5 |
| 27 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 7 | - | 6 |
| 27 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 4 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 27 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 5 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 28 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 6 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 29 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 7 | - | 1 | | | 6 | - | 7 | - | 8 |
| 29 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 2 | | | 7 | - | 7 | - | 8 |
| 32 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - | 5 | | | 8 | - | 7 | - | 8 |
| 33 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 8 | - | 7 | - | 9 |
| 34 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 7 | - | 10 |
| 34 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 7 | - | 11 |
| 40 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 9 | - | 7 | - | 11 |
| 40 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 7 | - | 12 |
| 41 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 9 | - | 7 | - | 13 |
| 41 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 13 |
| 41 | 23 | FA Shield Quarterfinals | | 5 | - | 2 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 14 |
| 42 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 5 | | | 11 | - | 7 | - | 14 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Chasetown FC placed 7th in the 2nd division in season 41.
• AFC Rushden & Diamonds placed 5th in the 2nd division in season 41.
Chasetown FC
• Chasetown FC will assess Luca Parisi (APP/8 Sw - ankle sprain), and Luca Parisi (APP/8 Sw - knee injury) ahead of this game.
• Carlos Rodriguez is looking for his 20th MSWL United League goal (currently at 18).
• Albert Ramos is looking for his 20th MSWL United League goal (currently at 19).
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
• Axel Lacour (II/13 Df) is sidelined with a head injury suffered in match 19 against Hyde FC.
• Leonardo Greco (I/12 Df) is sidelined with a head injury suffered in match 20 against Ilkeston Town FC.
• Gabriel Welbeck (II/13 Mf) is out due to discipline after being booked in match 21 against Carlton Town FC.
Head To Head Meetings
• Chasetown FC and AFC Rushden & Diamonds have met 32 times with 17 of those occurring in the League.
• AFC Rushden & Diamonds have won 14, lost 11 and drawn 7 of 32 matches against Chasetown FC.
• AFC Rushden & Diamonds haven't won a league match at The Scholars Ground since season 34.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Chasetown FC | Position | AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
| 18 ✓ | Goalkeeper | 17 |
| 13 | Sweeper | ✓ 15 |
| 32 ✓ | Defenders | 25 |
| 46 ✓ | Midfielders | 25 |
| 63 | Forwards | ✓ 64 |
| 49 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 32 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: CHA 3 – 2 RUS (CHA to win) | ||
🏠 Home: Chasetown FC (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:1 MF:3 FW:5
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: Midfield is the decisive battleground — Chasetown (46) hold a clear edge over AFC Rushden & Diamonds (25) in the engine room, giving them control of tempo and transition.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Daniel Bell (GK, TL:18) — CHA | Kevin Hawkins (GK, TL:17) — RUS
🎯 VERDICT: Chasetown FC should take this 3-2 in a competitive but ultimately home-controlled contest. Their midfield superiority of 46 vs 25, combined with a home advantage boost of +9 across key areas, gives them the platform to dominate possession and create the lion's share of 49 estimated attacks. Luciano Renteria is the player to watch — his midfield rating of 16 places him at the heart of Chasetown's creative output and he is likely to be the difference-maker on the day.
Match Notes
Roger is about to kill us
John (AFC Rushden & Diamonds) 06/14 - 8:19 PM
Roger Mendonça, fewest wins in the league, yet somehow everyone's second favourite. There is a profound sadness in being well-liked for losing. Rushden arrive anyway.
Olmec Head Marvin (Goole AFC) 06/15 - 7:30 PM