Lichfield City FC endured a double disappointment after going down 5-1 against Walsall Wood in a game that also saw top scorer Daniel Griffiths taken off with a knee injury.
Former boss Gary Birch once again returned to haunt his former side, who only had a Kyle Bache goal to show for their efforts.
A red card for the returning Conor McCarthy added to Frank McLeod’s woes as they were outplayed by high-flying Walsall Wood.
City will look to bounce straight back on January 6 when they travel to fourth placed Studley.
