Burton Albion host AFC Rushden & Diamonds in FA Cup First Round

Burton Albion will host AFC Rushden & Diamonds in a match between the two sides in the First Round of the FA Cup for the 2026 season, scheduled for 7 November 2026 at 18:00 Saudi time.

Regarding Burton Albion's general form, the side lost their last match against West Ham United 0-1 at home, following a series of positive results that included a big 5-0 win away to Boreham Wood, a 3-1 away win over Brackley Town, in addition to a 6-0 home win over St Albans City, and a previous 1-1 home draw with Tamworth.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds, meanwhile, go into this match on the back of a good run of results, having beaten Morecambe 2-1 at home, beaten Braintree 2-1 at home as well, overcome Peterborough Sports 3-1 at home, and won away to Desborough Town 3-0, before suffering a previous 0-1 home defeat to Grimsby Borough.

The available information did not include details of previous meetings between the two sides or any expected absences for either side ahead of this match.