vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

AFC Rushden & Diamonds go into the FA Cup with one win and three defeats in their last five outings, plus a draw: the most recent round was won away at Desborough Town (3-0), before that a defeat at Chasetown (1-3), further back another home defeat to Banbury United (1-2), a home draw with Milton Keynes Irish (2-2) and, before that, an away defeat at Lichfield City (1-2). Peterborough Sports arrive on three wins and two draws in their last five, without a defeat: the most recent round was won at home over Rushall Olympic (4-2), before that another home win over Ipswich Wanderers (4-0), further back an away draw with Needham Market (3-3), a home win over Anstey Nomads (2-1) and, before that, an away draw with Kettering Town (0-0). The only previous meeting between the two sides dates back to December 2020, when Peterborough Sports won 5-1. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.