Kidderminster Harriers defeat Hartlepool United 2-0

Kidderminster Harriers secured a 2-0 victory against Hartlepool United at Aggborough Stadium in a National League fixture. The match was decided by a first-half own goal from Hartlepool defender Neo Eccleston, who also received a red card in the second half. Callum Stewart extended the lead for the Harriers with a goal in the 85th minute.

Following the defeat, Hartlepool manager Lee Clark described the performance as the team’s worst of the season, stating there were “no positives to take.” He accepted responsibility for the loss, noting that the team struggled with possession and failed to win second balls. The result leaves Hartlepool in 12th place with 9 points after seven games, while Kidderminster Harriers move to 2nd place with 14 points.