The non-league side took a shock lead over their top-flight opponents at Aggborough, with Alex Penny sending the home fans wild after beating France international goalkeeper Alphonse AreolaNon-league Kidderminster Harriers delivered one of the moments of the FA Cup, taking a 20th-minute lead against Premier League side West Ham United. Penny capitalised on confusion in the West Ham box, with goalkeeper Alphonse Areola and centre-back Kurt Zouma failing to deal with a set-piece, and the Harriers right-back was the calmest man in the stadium as he slotted into an unguarded net. The non-league side have played West Ham in the competition before, narrowly losing to the London outfit in the 1993-94 competition. Russ Penn's side saw off National League Premier opposition in the first and second rounds, seeing off Grimsby Town and FC Halifax Town without conceding a goal. The Hammers had played and beaten Premier League opponents in the third round, seeing off Leeds United, but went into the break 1-0 behind against opponents more than 100 places below them in the football pyramid.

Source: Metro February 05, 2022 19:48 UTC