Worcester City stormed to a well-earned three points against local rivals Bromsgrove Sporting, as defender Charlie Wise scored twice under the lights at Sixways in a convincing 3-0 win.

The game started brightly with both sides seeing plenty of the ball in the opening ten minutes, but it was City who made their possession count. Centre-back Charlie Wise rose highest to meet Liam Lockett’s corner and headed home to give Worcester the early lead.

As the first half progressed, City continued to push for a second, but the visitors held firm with some strong defending. Worcester almost doubled their advantage when a well-placed free-kick found Paul Downing, whose effort was struck narrowly over the bar.

City kept up the pressure with some excellent passing play in the final third, causing constant problems for the Bromsgrove back line.

Their persistence was rewarded when Wise was on the scoresheet again, this time meeting Josh Bailey’s swinging corner to double his and City’s tally for the night.

Worcester continued to threaten from set pieces, with Lockett and Bailey delivering consistently dangerous balls into the box as City looked close to adding a third before the break.

The first half came to a close with City 2-0 up and in full control, having dominated possession and chances.

City came flying out of the blocks in the second half, and almost made it three when Zac Guinan’s low effort flew just past the far post.

Their third did arrive soon after. Midfielder Harry Burns was brought down inside the box, and Dan Sweeney calmly converted the resulting penalty to seal the points for City.

With twenty minutes to play, Guinan went close again from close range after another great pass from Lockett, but neither side could add to the scoreline as Worcester comfortably saw out the game.

It finished 3-0 to Worcester City – a second straight win and another clean sheet for the team at Junction 6.

City are back in action on Saturday 25th October when they visit Alvechurch in the FA Trophy First Round Proper.

Match Report by Harry Wilcox