A look ahead to Saturday’s visit of Chesterfield to Aggborough…
By Matty Paddock - 27/10/2023
Posted 2 years ago
HARRIERS’ National League journey faces its “toughest test so far” when the Reds host Chesterfield at Aggborough on Saturday.
The Spireites are flying high at the top of the table, having won 13 of their 16 games thus far.
Even having played a match less than those beneath them, they’ve dropped just seven points all term and come to Harriers on the back of a 4-0 win over York City in midweek.
Saturday’s game might seem a daunting prospect to some, but Assistant Manager Jimmy O’Connor says the squad are relishing the challenge.
He said: “They’re the league leaders and straight away on the bus on the way back [from Altrincham], we were watching Chesterfield and doing our homework, as we always do.
“They’re an excellent team and part of the team looks like a League 1 side.
“Top of the league, scoring goals, top scorers in the division and full confidence, what a great challenge for us.
“The calibre of players they have in there. Will Grigg, Michael Jacobs, Tom Naylor, the list goes on and they have quality throughout the side.
“They will expect to get promoted, make no bones about it… they’re going about it the right way, so credit to them.”
O’Connor added: “It’s a fantastic challenge for us to see where we are.
“We’ve already said about the jump in the level and the quality going up in a division has been massive.
“This is the biggest test of that so far.”
Harriers again have mixed news from the treatment room going into the weekend.
Added to Reiss McNally’s recent return to fitness, Matt Preston also made the bench at Altrincham and is back available for selection.
O’Connor confirmed Joe Leesley faces a lengthier wait for a return as he recovers from a stress fracture in his back.
Shane Byrne (knee) continues his rehabilitation but remains out of action longer term. Jack Lambert (quad) is still a few weeks away.
Bailey Hobson’s loan from Chesterfield has been extended, but he is ineligible to face his parent club.
Elsewhere, winger Ryan McLean is available for a debut after making the bench as an unused sub in midweek. He signed on loan from AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday.
Kick off at Aggborough on Saturday is at 3:00pm.
TURNSTILES
Turnstiles will open at the earlier time of 1:30pm on Saturday.
MATCH TICKETS
As with all home matches at Aggborough, advance purchase of match tickets is strongly recommended to help minimise queues and also to make a saving.
Home fans: Prices rise by £5 for any ticket purchased in person at the box office on the day of the match. To avoid this, buy online, any time, up to 15 minutes after kick off – even if this is once you arrive at the ground.
Away fans: Please note that, as of Friday morning, a very limited number of away tickets remain. While these can be purchased online, any time up to 15 minutes after kick off, they are strictly subject to availability could sell out the during Friday. Please make purchases as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Even in the event away tickets do remain available on Saturday, these must still be purchased as above and cannot be purchased at the Ticket Office in person.
Any supporters needing assistance with purchasing online can contact us before a match day on 01562 823 931.
AGGBOROUGH IS CASHLESS
Please remember, Aggborough Stadium and all of its outlets are cashless – we cannot accept cash as payment under any circumstances.
YOUR MATCH DAY PROGRAMME
There’s a ton packed into Issue 11 of The Harrier for this season as we welcome Chesterfield.
There’s extensive coverage of the Spireites of the present day and years gone by, there’s Case Files with Matt Preston, recent match action and plenty more. The Harrier is now at 56 pages with no change in price.
Buy your copy from around the ground or in the Club Shop. To make sure of your copy, or to get one if you can’t make it to the ground, you can purchase online for FREE UK mainland delivery.
NO SMOKING
Aggborough Stadium is a strictly no smoking venue – this means smoking, including the use of vapes and e-cigarettes, is prohibited anywhere within the stadium.
LIVE MATCH STREAMING
Harriers fans can view National League matches this season on National League TV.
All Harriers league matches will be available internationally on the NLTV platform, while games outside of UEFA Article 48 blocked hours (2.45pm to 5.15pm on Monday) will be available to view in the UK, too.
SUPPORTER CONDUCT
Harriers again strongly supports The National League and Football Association in delivering their antisocial conduct message.
Please review the following information before visiting Aggborough.
Specifically, we would like to remind supporters that the club will not tolerate supporter misconduct of any kind. This includes but is not limited to:
- Discriminatory behaviour. This means conduct or language that is aggravated by ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality, faith, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation or disability.
- Entering the field of play or its immediate surrounding area without permission
- The throwing of missiles towards the pitch, technical area or dugout
- The possession or use of pyrotechnics such as flares or smoke bombs
Please support Kidderminster Harriers responsibility. Should you be concerned by any of the above conduct you may witness, please report it to your nearest steward, to the Club Office or Safety Officer or by e-mail to security@harriers.co.uk
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