Non-league round-up: Stourbridge enjoy derby day with win over Halesowen

Goals from Dom Lewis, Nathan Hayward and Charlie Pavey earned the Glassboys local bragging rights in the No.9 derby with a convincing win at Halesowen.

Stourbridge dragged themselves out of the Southern Central Premier relegation zone with a midweek win over Alvechurch and Adey-Linforth believes his side are closing in on safety after beating their rivals.

"It was a difficult game," he said.

"Defensively we were so good and I think that set the platform for us to go and win the game.

"It was for them (the fans). It's been a tough season for everybody and since I've been here, they've been absolutely outstanding for me.

"For them, the board, everyone, all the volunteers that put so much into this football club to make sure we have a football club, that was for them and it meant the world to them. I'm absolutely delighted.

"Credit to the boys, they've given absolutely everything and we're on our way to getting safe."

Frustrated Yeltz boss Penn pulled no punches when speaking after the defeat, as his call out his side's resilience on and off the field on an 'embarrassing' day'.

"It's a sobering day, to be honest," he said.

"I'm disappointed, I'm embarrassed. It's been a bad day and we deserve everything we get in the next few days because it's not good enough for a team who's trying to do something this season.

"There was nothing in the game in the first half. I thought it was two poor teams actually, not really playing any football.

"They've got the goal, they've got the momentum and they've got something to hold on to and we've done that so many times this season. We're flaky, we're soft, there's no leadership. 

"Yes, it's down to me, but it's down to the players as well."

In the National League North, Kidderminster Harriers put in an impressive away performance to beat Buxton 3-1.

A superb Seb Thompson free-kick gave them the lead and after the hosts equalised, Harriers regained the advantage on the stroke of half-time thanks to a spectacular finish from Ryley Reynolds. 

Amari Morgan-Smith added a third after the break to earn all three points.

In the Northern Premier League, Hednesford continued their promotion push with a 3-1 win at Bamber Bridge.

Hednesford originally went behind in the sixth minute, but equalised in the 18th minute through Omari Sterling-James.

Akheem Rose put them ahead before half-time, before a late Jake Jervis strike sealed the victory.

Elsewhere in the league, Rushall Olympic came from behind twice to earn a point against Whitby Town, with goals from Dan Chimeziri and Luke Enright.

In the Northern One West, Sporting Khalsa were on the wrong end of a seven-goal thriller with a 4-3 loss to Lower Breck, while Chasetown beat Clitheroe 2-0.

Darlaston Town and Stafford Rangers also tasted defeat, losing to Atherton Collieries and Runcorn Linnets respectively.

In the Northern One Midlands, Lichfield City completed their first double over a side at step four, with a 2-0 win over Rugby Borough.

Goals from Leighton McMenemy and Harvey Smith secured the win in a competitive match to get Lichfield back to winning ways.