Non-league preview: Hednesford Town search for first victory in Friday clash

Hednesford Town are still searching for their first win of the season when they host Harborough Town at Keys Park in the National League North on Friday night.

The Pitmen fought from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw at AFC Telford United last time out, but are yet to secure maximum points in their opening four matches (drawing twice, losing twice).

Meanwhile, Harborough remain unbeaten after registering victories over Morecambe and Darlington along with draws against King’s Lynn Town and Oxford City.

Kidderminster Harriers are also in Friday night action, as they travel to Roots Hall to face early National League leaders Southend United.

Southend have collected wins in each of their first three games, while Kidderminster have emerged with four points from a possible nine.

Halesowen Town will be aiming to extend their winning streak to three matches when they host Real Bedford at the Grove in the Southern Central Premier on Saturday.

The Yeltz responded to a 1-0 opening day setback at Bury Town with back-to-back 1-0 wins over Bishop’s Stortford and Needham Market respectively.

Real Bedford currently occupy the league summit after starting the new season with four wins on the spin.

Rushall Olympic will also be looking to continue their positive start to the season when they travel to rock bottom Stamford.

The Pics have registered back-to-back wins in the league and have emerged victorious in three of their opening four games in total.

Hosts Stamford remain the only team in the division yet to pick up a single point.

Stourbridge remain unbeaten in the league ahead of their trip to the Spencer Stadium to face Banbury United.

The Glassboys beat Stamford (2-0) and Peterborough Sports (2-1), before drawing 2-2 against Leiston on home soil last time out.

Chasetown are eying progression in the FA Trophy first qualifying round, as they host AFC Rushden & Diamonds.

The Scholars are winless in their last four games in all competitions (drawing twice, losing twice) since they beat Coton Green 6-1 in the FA Cup extra preliminary round earlier this month.

Stafford Rangers are also in FA Trophy action at Corby Town, as they look to respond to the 4-0 midweek drubbing they suffered at home to Shifnal Town in the Northern One West.

Lichfield Town head into their FA Trophy home tie against Matlock Town off the back of five successive defeats, in which they’ve shipped 23 goals in the process.