Benson starts as Town make three changes for Harriers

The forward, who has joined on loan from Swindon Town for the season is one of three changes to the side that drew 0-0 with Cambridge Unted last Monday.

Jake Howells comes in for his first start since the season opener at Southport, while summer signing Andrew Parry makes his full debut too.

Striker Jon Shaw misses out after undergoing a hernia operation in the week, while Shaun Whalley drops to the bench and Alex Wall is named amongst the substitutes.

Harriers: Danny Lewis, Lee Vaughan, Josh Gowling, Chy Dunkley, Mickey Demetriou, Kyle Storer, Lee Fowler, Callum Gittings, Marvin Johnson, Joe Lolley, Michael Gash.

Subs: Nathan Vaughan, Nathan Blissett, Anthon Malbon, Jack Byrne, Danny Jackman.

Hatters: Mark Tyler, Jonathan Smith, Steve McNulty, Jake Howells, Scott Griffiths, Andrew Parry, Luke Guttridge, Ronnie Henry, Paul Benson, Andre Gray, Alex Lacey.

Subs: Alex Wall, Mark Cullen, Elliot Justham, David Martin, Shaun Whalley.