FOR the second time in a week, Worcester City had to settle for a goalless draw in a per-season friendly.

Despite creating the better chances against Stourport Swifts at Walshes Meadow, Carl Heeley's side, as against Nuneaton Town last weekend, were unable to break through.

Rod Brown's Swifts improved as the game went on without seriously threatening Worcester keeper Matt Sargeant.

There were several new faces in the visitors' line up, including former Kidderminster Harriers midfielder Robbie Thompson-Brown and trialist right-back Mark Byrne.

Forward duo Daniel Nti and Ebby Nelson Addy, both former Loughborough team-mates of new signing George Williams, also started.

The first-half was one of few chances for either side but it was Worcester who looked much more lively.

Thompson-Brown drilled wide early on, while livewire Nti also went close.

It was Nti who fashioned City's best opening of the half, forcing Haydn Whitcombe to push his drive past the post.

He also robbed Whitcombe of possession before having his effort hacked off the line by former Worcester defender Kevin Spencer.

For their part, Swifts, who also had ex-City midfielders Gary Walker and Kyonn Evans in their ranks, were guilty of giving the ball away and were fortunate not to be punished.

Calvin Dinsley had their best chance with a free-kick that was saved by Matt Sargeant.

The usual raft of substitutions prevented the second period from rarely getting out of first gear, although Worcester trialist Aaron Williams warmed the palms of Whitcombe.

Swifts enjoyed their best spell in the final quarter with veteran defender Stuart Whitehead, on as a replacement for Richard Mundy, needing to clear his lines.

A mistake from Spencer almost let in sub trialist Elliott Turner in late on but Whitcombe came to Swifts' rescue.

Aaron Williams, another trialist, also fired wide with seconds remaining.

Worcester City: Sargeant, Byrne, Flanagan, Thorley (A Williams H/T), Hutchison (Smith H/T), Munday (Whitehead 64), Thompson-Brown (D Williams 64), A Walker, Nti (Turner 56), Nelson Addy (Glover 56), Washbourne (Nelson 64). Sub not used: Hawker (GK).

Stourport Swifts: Whitcombe, Muddyman (Preston), Harris, Willets, Spencer, G Walker (Evans), Dinsley (Shultz), Hurrell, Morrison (Kandikore), Jones, Seekings. Subs not used: Long, Jackson, Brown.