A glance towards the weekend’s action…
By Matty Paddock - 19/12/2024
Posted 11 months ago
HARRIERS face Southport in National League North action at Aggborough on Saturday.
Saturday’s is the 44th meeting between Harriers and one of their most frequent non-league rivals.
Matches between the two only date back as far as the 1980s but have been packed in since then, and always guarantee goals to the point that there are no goalless draws in competitive action to be found in the 43 clashes to-date.
Last time out Harriers triumphed 3-1 at Haig Avenue in their push to make the play-offs in this division, Southport winning the Aggborough clash that season with a 2-0 success.
For Saturday’s 2024 meeting, Phil Brown will welcome back David Davis from suspension following his absence against Radcliffe last weekend as he faces a Southport side keen to get back into a rhythm after a challenging last couple of weeks.
In league action, they’re without a win since the 2-0 triumph over Rushall at the end of October. They have, however, drawn their last two games and proven a tough nut to crack with goalless draws at home to Marine and Needham Market.
In between those ties, there was a 2-1 win for The Port in the FA Trophy as they saw off Peterborough Sports to send them into their journey to Aggborough on a mini three-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
Brown said: “It will be a decent game of football and we’re hoping upon hopes that the supporters turn up as there are a lot of offers out there and kids are coming in for free.
“Those kind of offers at this time of year are proper Christmas presents and I’ve got to thank the Chairman for that, it is a fantastic offer and I’d love to fill the place on Saturday and get the supporters here to reward the players for what they’re doing at the moment.
“They’re wearing the shirt with pride and that kind of performance should fill the people of Kidderminster with pride so, hopefully, another one on Saturday but maybe a big crowd to entertain.”
Of the visitors, the boss spoke of the many familiar faces within the camp, not least the man who will stand opposite him in the dugout, adding: “When I think about the connections we’ve got there, I’ve come up against Jim Bentley many, many times. He’s a stalwart of the lower leagues, as it were, and he knows how to win a game of football at this level for sure, so I’ll be showing him a lot of respect.”
Kick off on Saturday at Aggborough is at 3pm.
MATCH TICKETS
Don’t forget, kids go FREE this weekend. Anyone under the age of 16 can redeem a free ticket when done so alongside a paying Adult or Over 65. Read the full terms and details.
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: £5 is added to 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.
GET YOUR PROGRAMME
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.
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.
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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