Duo's FA Trophy progress with mixed Kidderminster Harriers and Hednesford Town fortunes - round-up

Stourbridge inflicted cup revenge on rivals Rushall Olympic with a 3-1 victory to progress in the FA Trophy.

A chaotic third qualifying round tie saw the Pics finish the clash with nine men against their Southern Premier Central rivals, who prevailed with two penalties.

Rushall had former Glassboys man Jamie Willets dismissed for a shirt pull as last man for the opener from the penalty spot after just seven minutes, converted coolly by Charlie Pavey.

Charlie Wragg doubled the visitors’ lead midway through the first half as Scott Adey-Linforth’s side looked to put the FA Cup defeat from earlier in the month behind them.

Pavey netted again on the hour as Stourbridge won the ball high in Rushall territory. The Pics pulled one back immediately through ex-Albion youngster Aurio Teixeira but then had Alex Cameron, another former Glassboy, sent off after a coming together between players and staff following a foul.

Stourbridge will be in Monday lunchtime’s draw for the first round proper, prior to Tuesday’s league clash at high-flying Alvechurch.

A crowd of almost 1,000 saw Halesowen Town progress to the first round by seeing off Wellingborough Town thanks to two first-half goals at The Grove.

Powerful midfielder Milan Butterfield opened the scoring midway through the first half as he pounced on a mistake and top scorer Jason Cowley made it 2-0 before the break. The Yeltz will also be in Monday’s draw after trousering £2,450 prize money.

Stafford Rangers’ run in the competition ended in a difficult 4-0 defeat at higher-ranked Gloucester City.

Gloucester had former Kidderminster hero Ash Hemmings net twice, including a key second from the penalty spot after half-time, after Boro had Harvey Washington sent off.

Kidderminster Harriers’ fine eight-match unbeaten run in National League North ended with a late 1-0 defeat to Yeovil at Aggborough.

The Glovers’ Johl Powell settled the contest 15 minutes from time for a first Harriers home defeat of the season in front of a fine attendance of 3,550.

Harriers, in the final play-off spot of seventh, go to leaders Boreham Wood on Tuesday.

Hednesford Town ended a poor run of form with a vital 4-1 victory against basement boys Radcliffe.

The Pitmen were inspired by new boy Danny Whitehall, as Akheem Rose, an own goal and Jamie Cooke goals late in either half sealed the comeback win.

Ethan Patterson netted as Chasetown drew 1-1 at Runcorn Linnets in a Northern West mid-table battle, and lowly Lichfield City were seen off 4-1 at home by Mossley. Tom Brown scored for City.