Harriers v Southport (From Kidderminster Shuttle)

4:54pm

Harriers are now going for it but it's too late for a winner as the full-time whistle blows.

On the positive side, this was a point earned as they were losing but Harriers could have won at a canter based on chances. Southport keeper Tony McMillan produced a host of saves.

The wait goes on and Harriers are eight games into the season and still waiting for a win. They are, however, three games unbeaten.

4:49pm

Harriers have four minutes of extra time to find a winner! 

4:45pm

Steven Guinan crosses from the right and Anthony Malbon gets a touch but McMillan saves.

4:41pm

Harriers make final change as Steve Guina. Replaces Danny Pilkington.

For Southport, Russell Benjamin is on for Shaun Whalley.

4:38pm

Danny Pilkington goes for goal from distance and McMillan is forced to tip over.

4:38pm

Nathan Vaughan dives on a cose range effort from substitute Steven Tames, who just replaced Michael Bakare. More good work by Shaun Whalley for Southport.

4:36pm

Marvin Johnson delivers a ball from the right but it's an easy one for for the keeper.

4:32pm

Harriers change in the 73rd minute. Anthony Malbon replaces Nathan Blissett. 

4:27pm

Harriers search for a second goal and James Vincent rifles a shot just wide.

4:23pm

Disaster for Harriers! Nathan Vaughan just catches Shaun Whalley as he drives into the box for a penalty.

4:16pm

McMillan denies Johnson but it should have been 2-0. Richard Peniket's audacious first time ball releases the speedy attacker but as he sped into the box and shot, the keeper saves. 

4:11pm

Another chance for home side. Blissett is tackled but ball falls to Danny Pilkington, who curls in a lovely shot but McMillan is equal to it!

4:09pm

Peniket goes so close! Manny Panther finds Lee Vaughan and he delivers a cross from the right. Peniket does well to fire in a first time shot which McMillan tips over!

4:08pm

Southport look a bit more determined and Josh Gowling makes a block to cut out Shaun Whalley's cross with Tony Gray lurking.

3:52pm

Marvin Johnson sees a free-kick from the right well saved by McMillan and the whistle blows for half-time. Harriers have been the better side by a mile and could be ahead by more. 

A second goal to further calm the nerves Harriers are bound to suffer in the second half would be nice but if the game continues like this, Steve Burr's side are well on course for a much-needed first win of the season.

3:47pm

Mickey Demetriou slices open the away defence with a fine pass as Richard Peniket strides towards goal but Tony McMillan saves at his feet. 

3:46pm

Well, it's been quiet in the last few minutes, neither side have gone on the attack but Harriers look comfortably.

3:40pm

Harriers are up in arms as Chris Gowling is booked for what looked a fine challenge.

3:39pm

Nathan Vaughan is called into action to get behind Shaun Whalley's on target free kick.

3:32pm

Southport rally. After Manny Panther fails to clear the ball 20 yards out twice, Michael Bakare goes for goal and slides a shot wide.

3:28pm

Another chance for Harriers. Marvin Johnson delivers. Cross from the left but Danny Pilkington can't quite reach it as it loops just over him.

3:27pm

With Storer going off, the captain's arm band is passed to James Vincent.

3:24pm

There's a delay as Storer (or is he now Bananaman?) limps off with a knee injury. He's replaced by Manny Panther in 23rd minute.

3:19pm

Goal! Harriers take a deserved lead. Richard Peniket drives to edge of the box and crosses the ball. The clearance falls to Kyle Storer, who slams a fine low shot into bottom left corner. Storer then runs to the bench to receive a banana, which he eats ceremoniously.

3:15pm

Harriers looking vey very comfortable here. The team are working hard and it is personified by Nathan Blissett, who is has tracked back and battled for every ball. 

3:11pm

Harriers go so close! Marvin Johnson races in and fires a shot goal wards. Keeper Tony McMillan spills it and as Danny Pilkington follows up he rolls ball towards goal but James Smith clears.

3:10pm

Harriers are awarded a free-kick and Kyle Storer delivers a pacy ball which the keeper takes.

3:08pm

Harriers look very solid. Chey Dunkley and Josh Gowling look a pact central defensive team. Gowling does well to hold off Tony Gray and find Nathan Vaughan with a pass.

3:04pm

A good start by Harriers. Marvin Johnson Johnson delivers a cross from the left and Richard Peniket heads it back in to to strike partner but nervy Southport clear.

3:02pm

Harriers have dropped Anthony Malbon to the bench and have opted for a muscular front two of Nathan Blissett and James Peniket. 

Josh Gowling makes his home debut in central defence. 

3:02pm

Harriers have dropped Anthony Malbon to the bench and have opted for a muscular front two of Nathan Blissett and James Peniket. 

Josh Gowling makes his home debut in central defence. 

3:02pm

Harriers have dropped Anthony Malbon to the bench and have opted for a muscular front two of Nathan Blissett and James Peniket. 

Josh Gowling makes his home debut in central defence. 

2:48pm

Southport: McMillan, Parry, Lever, Lynch, Smith, Grand, Whalley, Poku, Ledsham, Bakare, Gray.

Subs: Nemes, Benjamin, Barnes, Chalmers, Tames .

Referee: Richard Martin (Avon).

2:44pm

Harriers: N Vaughan, L Vaughan, Demetriou, Storer, Vincent, Johnson, Blissett, Pilkington, Dunkley, Peniket, Gowling.

Subs: Lewis, Panther, Williams, Malbon, Guinan.

2:18pm

Good afternoon Harriers fans! Welcome to our live blog for Harriers v Southport. It's a very warm sunny day and has a pre-season feel about it, apart from Harriers' need for a first win of the season. 

After seven games without a win, Harriers have shown signs of improvement with two draws at Barrow and Braintree but they need to convert performances into a much-needed result.