Rushden & Diamonds match abandoned after alleged ref sexist abuse

A non-league match was abandoned after sexist abuse was allegedly aimed at a female referee, a football club has said.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds said its match at Coventry Sphinx was called off at half-time after a comment from the crowd of a “sexist nature” was heard being directed at her.

The Northamptonshire side said it was “deeply concerned and disappointed”.

A spokesperson said it would “take…