Burton Albion vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds: TV channel, kick-off time and lineups (7 November)
Burton Albion#1 in the table
AFC Rushden & Diamonds#2 in the table
What to know
Burton Albion host AFC Rushden & Diamonds in the 1st round of the FA Cup on Saturday 7 November 2026. Kickoff is at 18:00 Mecca time at Pirelli Stadium, Burton-upon-Trent. Burton Albion are #1 in the table and AFC Rushden & Diamonds are #2.
- Burton Albion (#1) against AFC Rushden & Diamonds (#2): a direct fight at the top of the table.
- AFC Rushden & Diamonds have won their last 4 matches in a row.
- 1st round of the FA Cup: lose and you are out; a draw means extra time and penalties.
Watching the match
Which channel shows Burton Albion vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds?
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. Check back closer to kickoff.
Before kickoff
Match prediction
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
Burton Albion
AFC Rushden & Diamonds- Win AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 - 1 Morecambe at home, 17 Oct
- Win AFC Rushden & Diamonds 2 - 1 Braintree Town at home, 3 Oct
- Win AFC Rushden & Diamonds 3 - 1 Peterborough Sports at home, 19 Sep
- Win Desborough Town 0 - 3 AFC Rushden & Diamonds away, 5 Sep
- Draw Long Eaton United FC 1 - 1 AFC Rushden & Diamonds Penalties 3 - 4 away, 25 Aug
Who is out: Burton Albion and AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Burton Albion- No absences reported.
AFC Rushden & Diamonds- No absences reported.
Going to the match
Getting to Pirelli Stadium
- TrainBurton-on-Trent26 minon foot · 2066 m
- BusPirelli Sports Club1 minon foot · 114 m
Forecast for kickoff on Saturday 7 November: cloudy, 8°C, 8% chance of rain.
Stadium: Pirelli Stadium
Hotels near Pirelli Stadium
The pin is the stadium. Prices are for the night of Burton Albion vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds, Saturday 7 November.
Questions and answers
What time does Burton Albion vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off?
Burton Albion vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 18:00 Mecca time (15:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing Burton Albion vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds?
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. This page updates as soon as they are.
Where is Burton Albion vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds being played?
At Pirelli Stadium in Burton-upon-Trent, which holds 6,912 people.
Who is expected to win, Burton Albion or AFC Rushden & Diamonds?
Burton Albion 62%, draw 18%, AFC Rushden & Diamonds 20%.
Can I watch Burton Albion vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds while I am travelling?
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