Kidderminster Harriers to host National League side Wealdstone in FA Trophy quarter-finals
Kidderminster Harriers will welcome Wealdstone in the FA Trophy quarter-finals as they look to take one step closer to a potential Wembley showdown.
Harriers came from behind to force a penalty shoot-out against Halifax Town last Saturday, with goalkeeper Christian Dibble producing two crucial saves to secure their place in the next stage.
With the win, Kidderminster reached the quarter-final stage for the first time since 2009/10, when they lost in the semi-final to Stevenage.
Wealdstone, currently 12th in the National League, earned their place in the last eight with a commanding 3-0 victory away at Forest Green Rovers, managed by former Wales international Robbie Savage.
Just two wins now stand between the Harriers and a trip to Wembley. The ties are scheduled to be played on Saturday, February 28.
Kidderminster's FA Trophy run has been impressive throughout. After a 3-0 win over Corby Town and a penalty shoot-out victory against Worksop Town, they hammered National League side Morecambe 6-2 before their tense triumph over Halifax.
Kidderminster lifted the FA Trophy in 1987, beating Burton Albion 2-1 at The Hawthorns following a goalless draw at Wembley. Since then, they have finished as runners-up on three occasions.
Their victory over Halifax earned the Harriers £6,000 in prize money. A win in the quarter-final would bring a further £7,500, bringing them closer to the historic trophy and the £60,000 prize for the winners.
