The Bulls are back on the road on Saturday as they make the long trip up to County Durham to take on Darlington.
Hereford will be looking to return to winning ways after a 2-2 draw against Bedford Town on Tuesday night.
Paul Caddis’ side found themselves 2-0 down at half-time but fought back in the second 45 with goals from Lawson D’Ath and Montel Gibson to rescue a point.
“When you’re at home, you want to get three points, credit to the lads for coming back from two down, but I’m really disappointed with the first half,” said Caddis.
Gibson, who arrived back at the club during the week after leaving for Matlock Town last season, stole the headlines with a late equaliser on his second debut.
The Bulls enter the game on Saturday in 20th place, with seven points, having won two, drawn one, and lost four.
Darlington have had mixed fortunes so far this season, currently sitting in 16th place with two wins, two draws, and three losses.
The Quakers will be heading into the game on Saturday feeling confident after they beat Marine 4-1 away from home on Tuesday night.
Their only other victory this season came three weeks ago away to Alfreton Town, which means they are yet to win at home this campaign.
At home, they have been defeated by Chorley and AFC Fylde and drew with AFC Telford.
Steve Watson’s side finished 11th last season, one place and seven points behind Hereford and eight outside the play-offs.
Blackwell Meadows has not been a happy hunting ground for the Bulls in recent years, as they have failed to win there in the 12 meetings between the two sides dating back to 2018.
Hereford fans will be hoping to see their side win their third game of the season on Saturday.
Team News
Gus Mafuta remains sidelined through injury, he has been for a scan, and the club is awaiting the results to find out the severity.
Madou Cisse is also to have a scan at his parent club, Notts County.
Last Five
HEREFORD:
1-2 (A) Buxton 19/08/25 (Remaye Campbell x2)
1-4 (H) Chorley 23/08/25 (Eno Nto x1)
1-0 (A) Radcliffe 25/08/25
2-0 (H) Alfreton 30/08/25 (Andy Williams x2)
2-2 (H) Bedford 02/09/25 (Lawson D’Ath x1, Montel Gibson x1)
DARLINGTON:
1-3 (H) AFC Fylde 19/08/25 (Elliot Forbes x1)
1-1 (A) King’s Lynn 23/08/25 (Cedric Main x1)
2-2 (H) AFC Telford 25/08/25 (OG x1, Joshua Scott x1)
2-1 (A) Macclesfield 30/08/25 (Jack Maskell x1)
1-4 (A) Marine 02/09/25 (Thomas Allan x1, Maskell x2, Will McGowan x1)
One to Watch:
Jack Maskell (Darlington): The forward has been in fine form recently with three goals in the last two games, including a brace in their recent emphatic win against Marine.
Maskell is no stranger to scoring goals, having scored nine for Darlington last season and 26 goals the season before in the lower leagues.
Watson will be hoping his forward can continue his recent goalscoring form on Saturday.
Head-2-Head:
Hereford 0-2 Darlington (National League North) 08/03/25
Darlington 2-1 Hereford (National League North) 10/12/24
Darlington 2-0 Hereford (National League North) 27/01/24
Hereford 1-0 Darlington (National League North) 12/08/23
Darlington 3-0 Hereford (National League North) 18/03/23
There have been 12 meetings in total between the two sides, with two wins for the Bulls, four draws, and six victories for the Quakers.
