Broughton shook off Collins on 25 minutes to get clear but keeper Edwards was quickly out of his goal to tip the ball away from the forward's foot as he tried to round him.

Skovbjerg then brought a superb reaction save from Edwards after connecting with a fierce volley from Bennett's fine left-wing cross on 28 minutes. Thomas Skovbjerg

But Shrewsbury responded and midfielder Jagielka missed what appeared to be a real sitter on 35 minutes.

He placed Rodgers' low right-wing cross wide of the post with Clarke's goal gaping.

Home centre back Collins was booked a minute later for kicking the ball away after Harriers were awarded a free kick.

Aiston, the Shrewsbury skipper, followed him into the book of referee Kaye, for a late challenge on Hinton in the corner of the pitch.

Harriers were down to 10 men on 42 minutes when Clarkson had to leave the pitch with a facial injury after a clash of heads.

Bennett won a corner for Harriers in first half injury time after doing well to chase down what appeared to be a lost cause.

As Stamps prepared to take the corner, Kidderminster captain Clarkson returned to the field after treatment.

Stamps' in-swinging right-wing flag kick was comfortably collected by veteran custodian Edwards.