No upset in the clash between Harriers and Hammers
Sixth tier Kidderminster Harriers are one of the two remaining representatives from the non-league pyramid in this season's FA Cup. The hosts' reward for dumping out troubled EFL Championship side Reading from the third round was a home tie against Premier League opposition in the form of top four hopefuls West Ham United. Read our preview here:
Carrington's pitchy
This month marks the two-year anniversary since Russell Penn took on the job, and the 36 year old could be forgiven of dreaming about even further progress in world football's most famous cup competition. On the pitch, he'll line his side up in a 4-2-3-1. Veteran Mark Carrington will be tasked with shoring up the spaces between the lines of defence and attacking midfield alongside fellow double pivot Devonte Redmond. Amari Morgan-Smith scored the winner against the Royals in Kiddy's comeback victory, and much will hinge on making the most of what little service he receives.
Alese of life
An extremely quiet transfer window saw no major moves in either direction for the east London outfit, and manager David Moyes will doubtlessly ring the changes for their trip westwards to the Aggborough Stadium in Worcestershire. Centre back Aji Alese could receive only his second taste of first team football this term after a 45-minute cameo in the Europa League. He is likely to be targeted by the home side for that reason, but is well-regarded. The away shape will match the hosts', with Jarrod Bowen once again assuming an unfamiliar central striker role.
Betting tip
There's certainly scope in this encounter for Kidderminster to notch at least a goal to worry their far more vaunted opponents, and to that end, Casumo have odds of 2.43 for over 3.5 goals.
