Burton Albion vs AFC Rushden & Diamonds, 7 November 2026, FA Cup: form, head-to-head and match facts

Burton Albion host AFC Rushden & Diamonds at the Pirelli Stadium as they look to climb out of the 14th spot in the league, where they sit on 14 points from three wins, five draws and four defeats, having scored 16 and conceded 18. The home side will be keen to convert their modest goal difference into a win and tighten the gap to the teams above them, while Rushden & Diamonds arrive without disclosed statistics, leaving the visitors’ form a mystery. The fixture offers Burton a chance to build momentum in the second half of the campaign, and a positive result could prove pivotal in their push for a higher finish.