KIDDERMINSTER Carolians II suffered a narrow 27-21 defeat against Redditch to come away with a losing bonus point.
Tries from Nico Bond, James Ridgway and Russ Slater and three conversions from the boot of Jack Evans ensured the visitors did not come away from Bromsgrove Road empty-handed.
The result means Kidderminster sit fifth in the Counties 4 Midlands West (South) table.
Kidderminster are next in action against Droitwich II on Saturday, December 7 with kick-off at 2.15pm at Marlpool Lane.