Preview: Kidderminster Harriers (H)

    The Blues return to the Deva Stadium tomorrow for a clash with Kidderminster Harriers!

    Calum McIntyre’s men progressed to the FA Cup First Round in midweek with a 2-0 replay win over Morecambe.

    Dylan Mottley-Henry opened the scoring in the 79th minute before Jack Bainbridge rifled an effort into the top corner from long-range to seal the result.

    Our most recent meeting with the Harriers came on a memorable day in May at Aggborough as goals from Mottley-Henry and Declan Weeks secured a 2-1 success in the National League North play-off semi-final.

    The Opposition

    Adam Murray’s side currently sit outside off the play-offs on goal difference with a record of 16 points from 11 outings.

    After a positive start to life with their new boss, form has dipped in recent weeks and the club have gone four matches without a win.

    Their most recent encounter saw a 5-1 defeat to Radcliffe in Worcestershire, as the Boro moved up to fourth with a fourth win on the spin.

    The Gaffer

    As previously mentioned, Adam Murray was appointed as the new boss at Aggborough in the summer after the departure of Phil Brown.

    A former Harrier as a player over two spells in 2003 and 2004, the 44-year-old featured for a plethora of clubs including Mansfield Town, Burton Albion and Notts County.

    Murray’s managerial career started with a two year stint at Mansfield Town before a move to Boston United in 2016.

    Various coaching roles at clubs such as Barnsley, West Bromwich Albion, and Besiktas followed, before a return to management with AFC Fylde in 2022.

    One To Watch

    Stourbridge-born, versatile defender Reece Devine has been a major figure in the Kidderminster team since his arrival in the summer of 2024.

    An impressive youth career saw the 23-year-old involved in academies at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Manchester City, and Manchester United before loan stints away from the latter to St. Johnstone and Walsall.

    A permanent switch to Swindon Town followed before a move to Aggborough in August 2024.

    League Form Guide

    Chester FC | W2 D5 L3 | F13 A19 | Pos: 17th

    Last three

    • Scarborough Athletic (H) | D 1-1 | Scorers: Mottley-Henry
    • Darlington (A) | D 1-1 | Scorers: P. Jones
    • Merthyr Town (H) | D 2-2 | Scorers: Zanzala, Handley (OG)

    Kidderminster Harriers | W4 D4 L3 | F14 A16 | Pos: 9th

    Last three

    • Buxton (H) | D 2-2 | Scorers: Morgan-Smith, Willoughby
    • Peterborough Sports (A) | L 2-1 | Scorers: Booth, Oakley
    • Radcliffe (H) | L 5-1 | Scorers: Willoughby
    MATCH DETAILS

    Saturday’s game will kick off at 15:00 at the Deva Stadium. The address for the ground is Deva Stadium, Bumpers Lane, Chester, CH1 4LT.

    TICKET DETAILS

    Tickets are available for the game via fanbase. Click below to secure your spot!

    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE!

    UNDER THE CANOPY…

    Live Music

    16-year-old Harry Huxley, a singer-songwriter from Chester, will be putting on a live performance outside the stadium before the match!

    Born and raised in Chester, Harry is now pursuing his passion for music, writing original songs and hoping to share them with a wider audience.

    Come along to support local talent and follow @harryhuxmusic on Instagram to keep up with his journey. Any donations on the day to Harry will be most welcome also!

    KEEP IT SWEET

    Keep it Sweet will be at the Deva to serve all your sweet needs before tomorrow’s game!

    Hot drinks will be available including coffee and hot chocolate with fresh cream & marshmallows!

    They will be serving their delicious sweet treats including…

    • Jersey Gold Ice Cream with sherbet and a flake topped with sauce
    • American Fanta & Sweets
    • Fresh Hot Donuts Cooked to order
    • Chocolate Bars
    GRILLS AND CHILLS

    The popular Grills and Chills van will be under the canopy to provide hot food for supporters!

    The menu on Saturday afternoon will include:

    • Wild Boar sausages, with skin on fries, onion gravy and mushy peas – £7
    • Chinese-style salt and pepper chips – £7
    • Vegetable chilli con carne and rice – £5
    • Chips and gravy – £4
    • Cheesy chips – £4
    • Cold refreshments – £2.50

    Seals Shed

    We will be providing supporters with the Hawkstone range from the Seals Shed!

    We are pleased to announce that pumps have now been installed and draught pints will be available from the Seals Shed.

    The offering on Saturday will include:

    • Premium Lager
    • Session Lager
    • Pilsner
    • IPA
    • Cider
    THE BLUES BAR

    The Blues Bar will be open both pre and post-match to offer refreshments and for supporters to soak up the matchday atmosphere.

    The app2tap machines will be inside the bar to give supporters the ability to purchase and pour their own pints – This will be available on two Madri pumps and two Guinness pumps.

    CAN’T MAKE IT? STAY UPDATED

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    We can’t wait to see you all at the Deva. UTS!