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Stevenage v Kidderminster

Kidderminster Harriers know that victory at Stevenage on Tuesday at Broadhall Way will secure their spot in the play-off places.

Mark Yates' side have gone 14 games unbeaten after they played out to a 1-1 draw with Histon at the weekend, but they face a Stevenage side also desperate for victory as they try keep their play-off bid alive.

The Boro are currently only one place and one point behind Harriers on the table, but Yates is confident that his side can follow up their performance against Histon with a solid showing.

Yates told the Birmingham Mail: "That was a magnificent point.

"After falling behind to a set-piece and then, second half, them having the wind with them and putting us under pressure, I was delighted with my players.

"The second half was hard work but I thought to a man they were superb.

"Sometimes you can't play pretty football, you have to adapt to the conditions and the teams you're playing against."

Harriers captain Mark Creighton will miss the trip to Broadhall Way after limping out of the draw with Histon and he is likely to be replaced by Luke Jones while Brian Smikle could replace Darryl Knights on the wing.

Midfielder Andy Drury is expected to return to the Stevenage starting line-up for the crucial clash with Kidderminster after a surprise appearance from the bench on Saturday.

Jon Ashton will miss out once again with a shoulder injury.