MALVERN returned to the top of the Midland Alliance table after this midweek victory against fourth-placed Barwell.

BARWELL 0, MALVERN TOWN 2

Dean Roberts gave Town the lead in the 53rd minute and a last-minute goal from Mark Shepherd sealed the points.

Tomorrow (Saturday), Malvern Town are away at Boldmere St Michaels, kick-off 3pm.

Westfields visit Malvern Town on Boxing Day Monday (December 26) for a local Midland Alliance derby fixture. Kick-off is the earlier time of noon.