Kidderminster Harriers winger Brian Smikle is relishing the prospect of a re-match with current FA Trophy holders Stevenage Borough this weekend.

Smikle is the only surviving member of the Kidderminster side that suffered a 3-2 final defeat to Stevenage in the same competition at Wembley three years ago.

Stevenage Borough with FA Trophy


“I knew even before the draw that we were we going to get Stevenage,” he told the Kidderminster Shuttle.

“But I feel they’re the favourites for the Trophy so if we hadn’t met them at this stage, then we’d have played them in the final.

“If we can beat them over two games then we’ll go to Wembley and have a great chance of winning the final.

“I know we lost to them 2-0 in December but they caught us at a low period, we’re a different team now," continued Smikle.

“We’ve been on a good run and our confidence is high and I think they know that they’re in for a much tougher test.

“It doesn’t matter if we play them at home first or second, I believe we can go anywhere and get a result if we need to.

“It’s not about revenge for us, although I have to admit it would be sweet if we beat them.”