Team news: Witton make two changes to the starting line-up that beat Stocksbridge Park Steels last week. New signing from Marine, Calvin Hare makes his debut in goal, replacing Ryan Crump whilst Prince Haywood is unavailable, so Paul Williams comes in. Goalkeeping Coach Paul Moore comes into the squad.
Calvin Hare, Anthony Gardner, Matty Devine, Scott Lycett, Michael Wilson, Paul Williams, Steven Tames, Tom Owens, Rob Hopley, Will Jones, Bradley Bauress.
Subs: Paul Moore, Tolani Omotola, Anthony Brown.
Chance for Diamonds on 4 minutes - Tom Lorraine’s shot goes wide.
Chance for Diamonds on 7 minutes - Jack Bowen’s shot saved by Albion keeper Calvin Hare with his legs.
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Latest Score from The Dog and Duck Stadium:
AFC Rushden and Diamonds 0 Witton Albion 1.
Steven Tames puts Albion in front on 16 minutes - after Diamonds keeper Ben Heath had saved.
Chance for Diamonds on 22 minutes - Ben Ford’s free kick bounces around the Albion box but is cleared.
Three superb defensive blocks by Diamonds on 27 minutes from Sam Brown (twice) and Dan Quigley - prevent Witton from adding to their lead.
Chance for Witton on 32 minutes - Diamonds keeper Ben Heath dives to save at the Albion forward 's feet.
Albion keeper Calvin Hare punches clear on 34 minutes whilst under pressure from a long throw.
Chance for Witton on 37 minutes - Will Jones fires wide of an open goal after Steven Tames set him up.
Yellow card:
Diamonds Liam Dolman on 39 minutes.
Half Time Score from The Dog and Duck Stadium:
AFC Rushden and Diamonds 0 Witton Albion 1.
Created a number of chances but only one goal to show for it.
No pies but they have a half pound belly buster burger. Includes an egg.
NO PIES ! SHOULD BE EXPELLED FROM THE LEAGUE ! UTA
Chance for Diamonds on 47 minutes - Liam Dolman 's header superbly saved by Calvin Hare in the Albion goal.
Breakaway on 51 minutes leads to a Diamonds corner which comes to nothing.
Chance for Diamonds on 53 minutes - Taylor Orosz effort strikes the Albion woodwork.
Yellow card:
Witton’s Bradley Bauress on 59 minutes.
Three decent balls through for Diamonds on 62 minutes - Albion keeper Calvin Hare beats the forward to the ball on each occasion.