STUDLEY kicked off a run including four matches against top six sides with a 2-1 win over Bridgnorth.

Former Redditch keeper Dave Adey became the fifth goalkeeper BKL have used this season and goals from Kenny Fergie and Craig Pountney - his 23rd of the season - earned the points.

And with the next two fixtures at home, manager Mark Chambers will be hoping to pull his side into mid-table after Saturday's 2-1 loss at Wednesfield.

BKL's Vase adventures have overshadowed three successive Midland Alliance defeats and the manager says it is time to get back on track.

Bees entertain Barwell on Saturday (ko 3pm) and leaders Stratford on Boxing Day (ko 11am).

Winger Andy Devlin has been ruled out for the festive fixtures with a knee problem but stopper Martin Keight, whose wife gave birth to their first child at the weekend, was fit to return last night after a gashed leg against Brigg Town.