Kidderminster Harriers 1-2 Southend United

Kidderminster enter Christmas at the foot of the National League following a home defeat by Southend.

Oli Coker netted from an early cross but the home side responded with a powerful finish by Ashley Hemmings.

Southend regained the lead in first-half stoppage time when defender Nathan Ralph leapt high to nod home a corner.

Kidderminster piled on the pressure in the closing moments and had the ball cleared off the line.

Report supplied by PA Media.

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