Words: Ryan Jacobs, Images: Pete Keen
TWO tough, long away trips done and dusted. Now it's time to get to it, back on home soil.
After a brilliant away trip to Brackley Town on Tuesday, where the Magpies ran out 0-2 winners at St James's Park thanks to two second-half penalties from Jack Sampson, we now look ahead to Phil Brown's high-flying, Kidderminster Harriers.
Matt Urwin celebrates a big win vs Brackley Town (Pete Keen)
The Opponents
Currently second in the National League North, Kiddy came with a well-earned point on Tuesday against Chester.
After going in front, the Reds went down to ten men after Ashley Hemmings was adjudged to have handled on the line to prevent an equalizer for the visitors.
The Harriers have had a flying start to the league, winning their opening three games of the season before falling to a 2-1 defeat to Warrington Town.
Kidderminster Harriers have two players leading the way for most goals this season.
Maziar Kouhyar and Ashley Hemmings are both joint on four goals so far in the campaign.
The Manager
Phil Brown is the man in charge; taking the job in January this year, the former Blackpool right-back has been on a mission to rebuild after they were relegated from the National League last season.
Brown is one of the more experienced managers in the division, having been with several clubs before.
The former fullback has been at Bolton, Preston North End, Hull City, Southend United, Swindon Town, Hyderabad, Barrow and Kidderminster Harriers clubs.
Brown is familiar with our manager, Andy Preece, having linked up at Blackpool many years ago.
A word from Preecy
"It's going to be a very stern test when we welcome Phil and his side on Saturday. They've come down into this league, they're full-time and they've started very well. We'll have to be at our best here. The win against Brackley was a real boost, and well deserved, but, this is another game and another opportunity to get a result."
Ticket information
Ticket prices increase are in operation.
Ticket prices increase at noon on match day.
Advance prices are as follows:
Adults: £15
Concessions (65+ + students with proof of valid ID): £11
Under 18: £5
Under 12: FREE
Match day prices are as follows:
Adults: £18
Concessions (65+ + students with proof of valid ID): £13
Under 18: £7
Under 12: FREE
All attendees under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Segregation / away supporters
Segregation will be in place for this match between the home and away supporters.
We require as many supporters, (especially away), to purchase tickets in advance of the game to avoid re-direction upon arrival given the segregation measures in operation. This will help to ensure that all supporters, both home and away will get into the Grant Store Victory Park Stadium as smoothly as possible.
In addition, please ensure that you purchase the correct ticket (home / away) through our website. It is imperative that you buy the correct ticket type.
Match Details
Our ticket booth will be open from noon.
Kick-off is at 3pm.
Our postcode is: PR7 3DU.
We hope you'll join us, tomorrow as we take on Kidderminster Harriers in the Vanarama National League North. If you can't make it, we'll have updates across our social media channels, as usual.
