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A big test for in-form Halesowen Town

Halesowen Town have a huge task on their hands as they aim to keep up their winning run in the Evo-Stik Premier.

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John Hill’s charges are in a buoyant mood after a couple of victories lifted them to 21st in the table.

They beat Stourbridge 2-1 in the No.9 Derby last weekend, with Daniel Udoh at the double.

Then they were victorious, by the same scoreline, at home against Hednesford Town on Tuesday night – Udoh on the mark again, after an own goal.

Tomorrow though they travel to high-flying Altrincham.

The Robins are second in the division and have only lost once on home soil this season.

Second-bottom are Rushall Olympic, who recently parted ways with Wayne Thomas.

Chairman John Allen is once again taking charge of on-field matters – on a temporary basis – and oversaw a 1-1 draw with Barwell on Tuesday night.

They head to Mickleover Sports and on the new manager search, Allen said: “We’ve got one or two irons in the fire that we need to explore further.”

Hednesford will hope to bounce back from the Yeltz loss as they host Workington. In the Evo-Stik First Division South, Chasetown make the trip to Alvechurch.