Diamonds are forever - phoenix club seek FA Cup upset
Eighth-tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds travel to Burton Albion looking to add a glorious chapter to their FA Cup fairytale.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds, a Northamptonshire-based football club, have come back from the brink of non-existence after their former incarnation folded in 2011. The team, led by chairman Rob Usher, are set to make their FA Cup first-round debut against League One side Burton Albion on Saturday. Joined by former Sheffield United and Doncaster Rovers star Billy Sharp, the Phoenix club aims to make history and provide a memorable occasion for their community.
The club has earned £23,194 from the FA's prize fund so far, with the winners of the match set to collect £47,750. Sharp, who previously played for the original Rushden & Diamonds, hopes to score his 300th career goal during the match and aid the team in their quest for an upset victory.
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