The two teams contested a scrappy opening in cold foggy conditions.

But Harriers survived the first quarter without conceding an early goal which has been a problem in recent weeks.

Henriksen glanced a header just wide on 15 minutes after a good inswinging cross from Shilton on the right.

Bennett should have done better on 20 minutes when an excellent pass from Melligan found the midfielder but he shot straight at keeper Rogers at his near post.