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Tonbridge Angels
Andy Shaw
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
John Holden
League Round 7
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 0 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 5 | 18 | FA Cup Quarterfinals | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| 7 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 8 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| 8 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| 9 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 9 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 3 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 3 |
| 10 | 4 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
| 10 | 21 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 3 | - | 4 |
| 11 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 3 | - | 5 |
| 11 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 14 | 4 | 3rd Division | | 4 | - | 2 | | | 3 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 14 | 21 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 4 | - | 6 |
| 16 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 3 | - | 4 | - | 7 |
| 16 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 7 |
| 17 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 8 |
| 19 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 3 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 9 |
| 21 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 3 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 10 |
| 22 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 11 |
| 22 | 32 | FA SHIELD SEMIFINALS | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 5 | - | 4 | - | 11 |
| 22 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 11 |
| 23 | 4 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 12 |
| 23 | 21 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 7 | - | 4 | - | 12 |
| 24 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 8 | - | 4 | - | 12 |
| 24 | 13 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 5 | - | 12 |
| 24 | 34 | 3rd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 5 | - | 12 |
| 26 | 4 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 9 | - | 5 | - | 13 |
| 26 | 21 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 10 | - | 5 | - | 13 |
| 27 | 19 | AP Cup Quarterfinals | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 5 | - | 13 |
| 28 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 5 | - | 14 |
| 29 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 6 | - | 14 |
| 29 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 7 | - | 14 |
| 31 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 7 | - | 15 |
| 31 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 11 | - | 7 | - | 16 |
| 32 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 12 | - | 7 | - | 16 |
| 34 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 7 | - | 17 |
| 34 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 17 |
| 38 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 18 |
| 39 | 18 | FA Cup Quarterfinals | | 0 | - | 3 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 19 |
| 41 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 12 | - | 9 | - | 19 |
| 41 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 9 | - | 19 |
| 41 | 32 | FA SHIELD SEMIFINALS | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 9 | - | 19 |
| 42 | 16 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 14 | - | 9 | - | 20 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Tonbridge Angels finished 10th in league play last season and were relegated to the 2nd division.
• AFC Rushden & Diamonds placed 5th in the 2nd division in season 41.
Tonbridge Angels
• Tonbridge Angels are free of injuries entering today's match.
• Sean Long (II/12 Mf) is out due to discipline after being booked in match 15 against Carlton Town FC.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
• Gabriel Welbeck (II/13 Mf) is questionable (ankle sprain) but may return today.
Head To Head Meetings
• Tonbridge Angels and AFC Rushden & Diamonds have met 42 times with 26 of those occurring in the League.
• AFC Rushden & Diamonds have won 19, lost 14 and drawn 9 of 42 matches against Tonbridge Angels.
• Tonbridge Angels has a 2 game winning streak in this fixture.
• AFC Rushden & Diamonds haven't won a league match at Longmead Stadium since season 31.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Tonbridge Angels | Position | AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
| 15 | Goalkeeper | ✓ 17 |
| 14 | Sweeper | ✓ 15 |
| 52 ✓ | Defenders | 38 |
| 29 ✓ | Midfielders | 24 |
| 49 | Forwards | ✓ 50 |
| 14 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 0 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: TON 1 – 0 RUS (TON to win) | ||
🏠 Home: Tonbridge Angels (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:0 MF:4 FW:5
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: The forward line is the decisive battleground — Tonbridge Angels (49) hold a significant edge over AFC Rushden & Diamonds' defence (38), giving the hosts a clear attacking advantage in the final third.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Elias Jönsson (GK, TL:15) — TON | Kevin Hawkins (GK, TL:17) — RUS
🎯 VERDICT: Tonbridge Angels should claim this home win, backed by a dominant attacking presence and a home advantage bonus that bolsters their midfield and forward areas. AFC Rushden & Diamonds generate zero estimated attacks, suggesting their offensive threat is completely nullified by Tonbridge's defensive solidity. Michael Turner leads the line for the hosts and looks set to be the decisive figure in what should be a controlled, if narrow, home victory.
Match Notes
We need to keep picking up home points with our away form being so rubbish.
Andy (Tonbridge Angels) 06/02 - 8:51 PM
Andy Shaw travels from Middlesbrough to watch his side keep it tight. The distance is considerable. The ambition, apparently, is not.
Olmec Head Marvin (Goole AFC) 06/03 - 7:30 PM