PERSHORE Town’s good run ended when they lost 1-0 at the 2020SolarPV Stadium to Lichfield City in Midland League Division One.

Both teams played good football in an even first half but the visitors took a foothold in the second period.

Despite another strong defensive display, Town conceded the only goal when Lichfield scored with a header at the far post from a corner.

The visitors also hit the woodwork with Town’s best chance falling to Steve Roche.

Having been put through by Oliver Casey, Roche’s effort was hooked off the line by a defender.

Hereford won 5-0 at Loughborough University in the Premier Division with Pablo Haysham, Mustapha Bundu, Ross Staley, Mike Symons and Aaron Birch on target.

Malvern Town triumphed 5-4 at Stone Old Alleynians in the West Midlands Premier Division.

Ben Hayes (2), Luke Corbett (2) and Bryan Craven scored the goals.