Non-league preview: Kidderminster target revival as Halesowen begin life after Russ Penn

Kidderminster Harriers will be striving to end a five-match winless run in the National League when they host Worthing at Aggborough on Saturday.

Paul Wotton’s charges sat as high as fourth after beating Gateshead 1-0 in mid September, but have slumped to 11th following a run of three draws and two defeats.

They will be buoyed by their 2-1 victory over National League rivals Solihull Moors, which secured their place in the FA Cup first round for the first time in three seasons.

Hednesford Town could make it four league wins in a row in the National League North when they travel Spalding United, who sit just two places and one-point below them in ninth.

The Pitmen have registered maximum points over Radcliffe, Hereford and Brackley Town respectively to occupy the final play-off place on goal difference.

Halesowen Town will start life after Russ Penn with a trip to Evesham United in the first round of the FA Trophy.

Penn departed the Yeltz by ‘mutual consent’ after they were condemned to a 5-1 crushing at the hands of Racing Club Warwick on Tuesday.

The former Kidderminster boss guided Halesowen to consecutive play-off appearances, but assistant Paul Holleran will now take interim charge.

Stourbridge will also be in the FA Trophy action at Loughborough Students.

Stafford Rangers will be buoyed by their historic 5-0 thrashing of Gateshead in the FA Cup when they host Runcorn Linnets in the Northern One West.

Boro made easy work of their National League opponents in Tuesday night’s replay at Marston Road, as they set-up a trip to Grimsby Town, after reaching the first round for the first time in 20 years.

Elsewhere, Chasetown will look to end a six-match winless run when they welcome Congleton Town to the Scholars Ground and rock-bottom Lichfield City host Atherton Collieries following a run of back-to-back defeats in the league.