A look ahead to Saturday’s FA Cup tie with Leek Town at Aggborough…
By Matty Paddock - 13/09/2024
Posted 1 year ago
HARRIERS begin their Emirates FA Cup campaign with the visit of Leek Town to Aggborough.
The Second Qualifying Round clash sees the Reds come up against the Blues, as DY10 plays hosts to last season’s Northern Premier League Division One West Champions.
Handy results against Basford and Matlock so far this term have showed signs Leek are adjusting well to their new level, a heavy defeat at home to Worksop last weekend responded to with a solid goalless draw at Hyde on Tuesday night.
Josh Brehaut’s charges will therefore head to Aggborough in reasonable enough confidence, also boosted by a 2-0 victory over Ashby Ivanhoe in the previous round of the FA Cup.
Having sidestepped one Cup upset of their own, Leek will now be looking to cause one at the expense of Phil Brown’s Harriers this weekend.
The Reds boss said of the game: “We’ve done tactical work with regards to Leek Town, which is always important. You’ve got to respect the opposition, it doesn’t matter what level they come from and doesn’t matter what game it is.
“We’ll respect Leek. We watched them on Tuesday night against Hyde. We found the system they play and the style of football, more importantly, and they’ll have a go – it’s the FA Cup at the end of the day.
“It’s a money grabber in the end, a money-making venture in the end. At this moment in time, you’re just piecing together that jigsaw to try and get to that stage.
“We’re doing exactly the same and we want to win the game, so we’ll be putting out a fairly strong team and giving one or two run-outs to players that have not been seen by the Aggborough crowd, so hopefully they’ll have a few bums on seats to come and watch the players they haven’t seen.”
The boss hinted that Jack Lambert and Reece Devine could be among those to get more match minutes this weekend as he continues to examine the credentials of his squad close-up.
“The FA Cup’s a nice distraction,” Brown added. “The likes of Reece Devine, Seb Thompson, Jack Lambert, players who haven’t played any real part in the league so far; we’ll start having a look at them to make sure that, when it’s time to put them into the league campaign, they come in and they’re ready for action.”
Harriers will definitely be without the injured Alex Penny, Paul Downing and Ben Beresford on Saturday, with Brown stating the former two may be closer to contention when Alfreton Town visit in National League North next weekend.
New signing George Cooper is likely to feature having joined on loan from Mansfield Town this week, with permission to play for the Reds in the competition.
Striker Kobe Hall could also be involved after being recalled from his loan spell with Stourport Swifts.
Kick off at Aggborough is at 3:00pm.
MATCH TICKETS
Tickets for the game have been significantly reduced and are on sale right now for home and away fans online.
Online purchase is still by far the quickest and easiest way to get your ticket to the game, and you can do this via our online platform at any point up to 15 minutes after kick off.
Can’t purchase online? You can call our Ticket Office on 01562 823 931 who will assist.
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 up to 15 minutes after kick off.
Away fans: Tickets must purchased in advance or online, no tickets will be sold to away supporters in person at the ground on the day of the match. Contact us on the details above if you need any assistance.
AGGBOROUGH IS CASHLESS
Please remember, Aggborough Stadium and all of its outlets are cashless – we cannot accept cash as payment under any circumstances.
LIMITED CAR PARKING
Car Parking spaces at Aggborough are, as ever, extremely limited. Please, where you can, travel to the game without needing to park to avoid disappointment or disruption.
Please also park with consideration of our local residents.
YOUR MATCH DAY PROGRAMME
An FA Cup edition of The Harrier is packed with all you need to know about Leek Town, our guests for the day. There’s also stats, news, views and a new Teasers section to keep you busy at half time!
Pick one up form sellers around the ground or in the Club Shop. If you want to guarantee your copy or can’t make the match itself, you can still order a copy online. There’s FREE UK mainland delivery and the issue will drop on your doorstep in the day or two following the match.
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.
STADIUM LIGHTING
Some flashing light sequences from entertainment shows may cause discomfort for photosensitive viewers. Read more on how to manage photosensitivity.
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, and rememeber that your entry into Aggborough Stadium is subject to the acceptance of the National League’s Ground regulations and adherence to the Smoke No Joke policy. Both documents are clearly visible and available on entry turnstiles but are also available for download below.
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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