a Future for Our Club in Our Community
“A home that welcomes matchday passion and everyday participation.”
This website exists to keep you informed about our plans for a new community stadium and to build support for a facility the Club and the wider local community can use for years to come. This won’t be just about football, it’s about having a stable, community-focused home for AFC Rushden & Diamonds and the wider Rushden area.
Since our formation in 2011, the Club has been about more than what happens on the pitch. We’ve been supporter-owned from the start, providing opportunities for young local players, running coaching programmes in local schools, and hosting cross-community events. It’s a Club that values people and their community as much as results.
We’ve brought together generations of supporters, volunteers, and residents, all sharing a connection to the Diamonds. Now, we want to take the next step: securing a ground that meets the needs of the Club, supports football at all levels, and provides a space the wider community can use seven days a week all year round.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a local resident, or someone new to the Club, this website is where you can find updates, see how plans are progressing, and get involved.
Our Ambition
Whilst it is early days, these are important first steps. We’re laying the foundations — not yet in concrete, but in commitment.
Our goals:
- Secure land — included in the new Local Plan
- Design a stadium — for both elite sport and community use
- Build a home — a place of pride, identity, and growth
This site will guide you through every stage: planning updates, supporter petitions, design ideas, and community involvement. Everything starts here.
Together, we can create a future that’s rooted in Rushden, powered by its community, and true to the Diamond spirit.
How You Can Help
Be part of AFC Rushden & Diamonds’ next chapter by helping us create a home we can all be proud of.
You can make a difference by:
- Volunteering — lend your skills wherever needed
- Attending events — your presence helps fuel growth
- Spreading the word — share our vision with the community
- Joining the community — stay updated on all things New Home
Together, we’re building more than a stadium. We’re building a hub of pride, identity, and opportunity for everyone connected to AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
