A BUMPER crowd will be flocking to Aggborough for Kidderminster Harriers’ all-ticket derby against Birmingham City on Saturday (12.30pm).

Harriers supporters will be hoping to get a better glimpse of the senior squad when they play their first home friendly of the summer.

More than 2,000 tickets have been sold for the friendly, with Blues given a full allocation of 3,500.

Harriers’ on-loan West Brom keeper Alex Palmer has sustained a thigh strain and is a fortnight away from playing, with Dean Snedker set to deputise.

Calvin Dinsley has recovered from in - jury, while academy product Dan Sweeney has signed a first professional contract.

The Blues started their pre-season campaign with a 3-0 victory at Nuneaton Town on Tuesday.

Goals from Lee Novak, Andy Shinnie and David Davis sealed a comprehensive win.

Hereford manager Pete Beadle will be pitting his wits against former assistant Steve Jenkins when the newly-formed club travel to Merthyr Town on Saturday (3pm).

Malvern Town host Westfields at the HDanywhere Stadium tomorrow (7.30pm).