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On The Home Front
Next up at Hillgrounds…
Opponent AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Competition Harry Robinson Cup
Last Time They Were Here… Diamonds were held to a 1-1 draw last August
Did you know… This is the twentieth time the Harry Robinson Cup will be contested and the first time between these two sides.
On this day in Rovers history… Rovers only have two recorded results on this date, a 4-2 friendly win at Eynesbury in 2007 and a home friendly with Luton Town in 2012, which Rovers won 3-2

Last summer, with Diamonds leaving their former home at Wellingborough Town, they needed somewhere to play in order to satisfy league criteria. They identified and obtained a ground share with Rushden & Higham United at Hayden Road, but needed a temporary home while that was brought up to spec. Rovers was their voted upon destination. The two clubs agreed a friendly last summer, but after being placed in the same league this was cancelled. With Diamonds’ promotion at the end of last season, we are pleased to welcome them for this fixture. Although, through the work and dedication of volunteers, Diamonds never needed to play a competitive game at Hillgrounds, the only game they played here as the ‘home’ team was in a 4-2 friendly win over Winslow United.

Reduced entry prices apply to this game, as well as all other home friendly games in Rovers schedule.
Adults £6
Concessions £3
Kids £1
Colts players wearing team apparel are free entry while accompanying parents can claim the concession price.