Kidderminster win again as Rushall Olympic remain in deep trouble
Kidderminster Harriers won their fourth National League North match in a row – all without conceding.
Harriers have bounced back from their 4-0 defeat at King’s Lynn Town a month ago to thrust themselves into the thick of the title race, briefly going top of the table before the 3pm kick-offs yesterday afternoon.
Zak Brown’s fine strike from outside the penalty area gave Kidderminster a 15th-minute lead before Tope Obadeyi lobbed the Hereford goalkeeper midway through the second half to make it 2-0.
Ashley Hemmings almost added a third late on, but his shot came back off the post. However, Amari Morgan-Smith did seal the result in front of 4,925 fans at Edgar Street.
Rushall Olympic remain deep in trouble at the other end of the table, despite taking a first-half lead against Oxford City.
Laiith Fairnie tapped the Pics in front just before half-time amid claims of a foul on the goalkeeper.
But Oxford hauled themselves level in the 67th minute through Lewis Coyle and then won it with a minute to spare to take all three points back down the A34.
Harriers host Rushall in both sides’ next game on New Year’s Day (3pm).
Second-placed Halesowen Town slipped to defeat at third-placed AFC Telford United in a huge game towards the top of the Southern Central Premier.
Matty Stenson and Ricardo Dinanga scored for the Bucks.
The Yeltz are back on the road at Bedford Town tomorrow afternoon (3pm).
Elsewhere in the league, Stourbridge were beaten 2-0 at a foggy Bromsgrove Sporting.
Jamie Meddows opened the scoring for Bromsgrove 10 minutes before half-time, before Fin Holmes made it 2-0 late on.
It is a quick turnaround for the Glassboys, who next host Stamford tomorrow (3pm).
Sporting Khalsa edged out Northern One Midlands play-off rivals Darlaston Town 2-1.
Jayden Campbell’s first-half strike was cancelled out by Kieran Cook, but Simeon Cobourne got the winner 10 minutes from time.
Darlo host Boldmere St Michaels on New Year’s Day, while Lye Town host Worcester City on the back of a 6-0 defeat at Coleshill Town yesterday afternoon.
Khalsa are back in action on January 4.
In Northern One West, fourth-placed Chasetown strengthened their promotion hopes with a 2-0 victory at Hanley Town.
Danny Glover and Mitchell Clarke scored in the first half.
The Scholars next host Hednesford Town on New Year's Day (3pm).
