Non-league preview: Kidderminster Harriers aim to extend unbeaten run

Hednesford Town will renew rivalries with Hebburn Town in a battle of two newly-promoted teams at the National League North on Saturday.

Hebburn pipped Hednesford to the Northern Premier title by two points last term, before the Pitmen secured promotion via the play-offs.

Since, Hednesford made a slow start to the season in the sixth-tier, but have collected two wins from their last four - including a 3-2 success at King’s Lynn Town in their previous outing.

Kidderminster Harriers will be aiming to extend their five-match unbeaten run when they host Hartlepool United at Aggborough on Friday evening.

Lewis Walker bagged a brace in the Harriers’ 4-1 demolition of Wealdstone last weekend to take his impressive tally to five goals in his last four appearances.

Angus McDonald will be suspended for the clash against Hartlepool following his first half red card, but Kidderminster will start the weekend in eighth, outside the play-off places on goal difference only.

Since losing 3-0 at Hornchurch on the opening day, Paul Wotton has guided Kiddy to wins over Eastleigh (1-0), Southend United (3-1) and Wealdstone (4-1) - as well as a pair of 1-1 draws with Aldershot Town and Barrow respectively.

Rushall Olympic will be looking to return to winning ways at Peterborough Sports in the Southern Premier Central, after Alvechurch inflicted a 1-0 defeat at Dales Lane to arrest the Pics’ run of three successive league wins.

Ian Long did secure progression in the FA Cup since that setback in the league, as Rushall beat local rivals Stourbridge at the War Memorial Ground.

Stourbridge have the chance to bounce back from that cup exit and a three-match winless run in the league when they travel to Hitchin Town.

The Glassboys started the season with a pair of wins over Stamford and Peterborough Sports, but have followed that up with draws with Leiston and Banbury and a 2-0 home defeat against Leamington.

Meanwhile, Halesowen Town head into their home clash against Leighton Town on the back of successive league defeats.

Stafford Rangers will be buoyed by a four-match winning streak across all competitions when they travel to fellow Northern One West rivals Kidsgrove Athletic in the FA Trophy second qualifying round.

Chasetown have lost back-to-back games in the league, but are also in FA Trophy action at Loughborough Sports, after beating AFC Rushden & Diamonds 3-1 in the previous round.

Lichfield City host Newcastle Town in the Northern One West following a dismal run of nine straight defeats.