A TOP two spot awaits Bromsgrove Rovers if they can defeat Cradley Town in the Midland Alliance tonight (7.45).

Steve Daniels' side, who edged out top six rivals Wednesfield at the weekend, could leapfrog Quorn if they beat struggling Cradley at the Victoria Ground.

Top scorer Sam Bowen notched the winner from the spot against Wednesfield but admitted they had faced a second half onslaught.

"It was a good result but the second half was back to the walls and we showed the discipline I've been looking for," he said.

"To be fair they are not a bad side and have drawn with the likes of Rushall and Stourbridge and beaten quite a few teams.

"But their pitch is not the greatest either so I was pleased to get through it.

"Tonight is another football match albeit one that can put us second if we win and it is as simple as that."

Daniels has plenty of striking options including Michael Moore and Stuart Payne but believes his policy of juggling team selection is managing to keep his large squad happy.

"What excites me is that on Saturday I looked on the bench and there was Moore, Kevin Banner and Gordon Lynch which shows you the strength of the squad," he said.

"Players are getting chances and know they are going to get a few games so at the moment most of them are quite happy."

Steve Walker is the only absentee from Saturday's victorious Malvern Town squad ahead of their West Midlands Premier Division match with Wellington at the Langland Stadium tonight (7.45).

Mark Tipton returns as Town seek a victory which could put them level with Wellington who are currently lying in ninth position.

Pershore Town will be aiming to claw back some lost ground in the Midland Combination Premier Division when they entertain Alvechurch tonight (7.45).

The side is struggling near the foot of the division after having several games postponed due to events at Coventry Marconi when ex-boss Mick Preece was attacked.

Club secretary Mike Pugh said the team were looking to put a league run together and had been boosted by the return of full back Chris Jew and centre half Colin Fulloway, who missed the weekend cup defeat at Leamington.

The prospect of a home clash against Kidderminster Harriers awaits the winners of Westfields and Feckenham in a first round Worcester Infirmary Cup match tonight (7.45).

Defender Darren Lynch returns from suspension for the Herefordshire side but Matt Morris is ruled out for five weeks following a red card earlier in the season.

Paul Burton (suspension) is still out while keeper John Meek is still out with broken fingers - Jon Pugh continues to deputise in his place.

Westfields are aiming to reverse a slump in form which has seen them lose three away games on the trot.

Pegasus Juniors travel to Highworth Town tonight (7.45) seeking a second successive away victory in four days after an excellent performance against Wantage Town at the weekend.

The Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Premier Division match is likely to be a tough encounter with struggling Highworth having only conceded 16 goals.

Worcester City's youth team entertain Dudley Sports in a Worcestershire FA Youth Cup tie (7.30).