Kidderminster Harriers promoted to FA Women’s National League

Kidderminster Harriers v Knowle, West Midlands League Premier Division
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Kidderminster Harriers secured promotion to the FA Women’s National League when winning the West Midlands Premier Division title.

They had only needed a point from their final match at home to relegated Knowle to take top spot from Lye Town, winning the game rearranged from Sunday to Thursday by three goals to nil.

A chance to settle any nerves was missed, as Amber Lawrence’s 13th-minute penalty was saved, the same player later denied by the crossbar.

But the breakthrough came just before half time, as Ellie McGovern struck from outside the box.

Kidderminster Harriers v Knowle, West Midlands League Premier Division
Photo: clivejonespr.com

The lead was doubled midway through the second half, Mia Badland – who had only been on the pitch five minutes – with a tap in following a Sophie Levick free kick.

The scoring was completed at 3-0 as Izzie Whittick’s driving run led to a second goal of the night for Badland.

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