Leadbetter who is currently on a months loan from Wolves laid claim to a wonderful hat-trick. The first goal was set up by Hereford's top goal scorer, Neil Grayson, who made a high curling cross to outside the back post where Leadbetter was waiting to finish it with a well taken header.

His second came when a shot came back off the post to him. His shot also hit the post, but the Kidderminster keeper, Steadman, was grounded and the ball rebounded back into the net.

The third came from a beautifully taken shot from just outside the area to leave the Kidderminster defence in tatters.

Three nil down, Kidderminster made more of an effort in the second half but the work rate of Hereford still overwhelmed them. Although they did have an attempt by Chris Brindley headed off the line by John Brough, allowing time for Andy Quy to recover and punch the ball out of play for a corner.

Tony Agana also made a return to the squad when he was brought on as a substitute for Neil Grayson in the 63^rd minute. Agana scored his first goal since being injured back in August when he completed the cross from Leadbetter.

Kidderminster did manage a consolation goal in the closing seconds when Wayne Thomas scored direct from a free kick, but it was far to little to late.

This was however, just the result Hereford where looking for in anticipation of their cup tie against Tranmere Rovers on Sunday.