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I assume Ben Acquaye and Sam Johnson are not available for selection as neither has appeared in the earlier rounds. Is that correct?

I expect Luke Fairlamb to get a rare start against us. On paper and on current form Brackley should have very little trouble. But we do have a 100 per cent record in finals at Sixfields

Any info on which stand we'll be allocated and the parking arrangements?

Jon Dunham chats with Andy Peaks ahead of the match this evening.

https://twitter.com/JonDunhamNT/status/ ... 4047151105



Andy Peaks' AFC Rushden & Diamonds take on Brackley Town in the NFA Hillier Senior Cup final tonight

https://twitter.com/AFCRD/status/1112998783762206720

This evening we travel to Sixfields for the NFA Hillier Senior Cup Final vs ]@BrackleyTownFC , Kick off 7:45. See http://afcdiamonds.com for full details.

Very much looking forward to tonight. It would be nice if we could take 400+ fans for this one! Hopefully the cold weather doesn’t put people off.

It goes without saying Brackley are an excellent Step 2 side and it will be fascinating to see how we compete against them. With quality all over the pitch a full strength Brackley team will certainly be a huge test for us. In particular midfielder Shane Byrne is a joy to watch in the middle of the park whilst ex-Football League striker Carl Baker, at 36, is still a class act.

The large gravel car park to the south of the stadium is unfortunately now no longer open to fans, although you can normally park on the country lane which runs parallel to it. I’m sure at least the car park behind the main stand will be available. https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2019/januar ... ng_100119/

Whatever happens, let's hope we try to utilize the good surface and get the ball down and play some passing football. Come on you Diamonds!

Just been mentioned on Radio Diamonds that Brackley are playing THREE ineligible players!

Sid wrote: Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:03 pm Just been mentioned on Radio Diamonds that Brackley are playing THREE ineligible players!

Our information was received prior to the game, so if it is correct Brackley will have Cup taken off them and probably banned from next season's competition.It would seem that the rules only allow players who played in a previous round to compete in the Final and at least one Brackley player falls into that category, Prosser who only signed last week.The County FA have to make some unpleasant decisions in the next few days.

It depends if permission was granted - as per the rules from the NFA Website

Final: No player shall be allowed to play in a final tie unless he has already taken part in a previous round, unless special permission is granted by the County Cup Committee.