The Bulls are back on the road this Saturday as they travel to Greater Manchester to take on Curzon Ashton.
Hereford returned to winning ways last weekend with a 2-1 win away to Buxton courtesy of a first-half goal from Ahkeem Rose and a last-minute winner from Andy Williams.
The win brought an end to a run of four league games without a win which included three 0-0 draws in a row.
“I am delighted, to come and get a victory is really pleasing and I am immensely proud of the players because our performances have been improving recently despite the draws,” said Paul Caddis.
After the three points, Hereford have been propelled up into fourth place.
Curzon Ashton have got off to a brilliant start to the season with just two losses, two draws and six wins which has them sat in third on 20 points, just one behind Scunthorpe in first place.
Their last league game, like Hereford, came in the form of an away win against Buxton two weeks ago with a 1-0 victory via a Luke Griffiths goal.
The side from Greater Manchester have also been on a good FA Cup run which has seen them push aside Barnoldswick Town, Southport and King’s Lynn which has earned them a first-round tie away to League One side Mansfield Town.
Craig Mahon’s side pushed for promotion last season as they finished seventh, losing to Chorley in the play-off quarter-final, and that will undoubtedly be their aim again this campaign given their positive start in all competitions.
The travelling Hereford fans will be hoping to continue their fantastic away form on Saturday with no losses on the road so far this season.
Team News
HEREFORD:
Jason Cowley continues to be absent from the squad after picking up an injury in pre-season and he has unfortunately suffered a setback with Caddis expecting him to hopefully be available in six weeks.
Aaron Skinner has been for an X-ray for a possible fracture in his ankle and will be out long-term.
Preston Bitemo has suffered a suspected stress fracture, and if that is the case, will likely be out for the next eight weeks.
Adam Rooney came off against Buxton after he felt his calf starting to tighten up.
Last Five
HEREFORD:
0-1 (A) Ilkeston Town FA CUP 17/09/24 (Adam Rooney x1)
0-0 (H) King’s Lynn 21/09/24
3-2 (A) Bishop’s Stortford FA Cup 28/09/24 (Ceesay x1, Andy Williams x1)
0-0 (A) Alfreton 05/10/24
1-2 (A) Buxton 12/10/24 (Ahkeem Rose x1, Williams x1)
CURZON ASHTON:
1-1 (H) Peterborough Sports 21/09/24 (A. Barton x1)
0-1 (A) Southport FA Cup 28/09/24 (I. Buckley-Ricketts x1)
0-1 (A) Buxton 05/10/24 (L. Griffiths x1)
1-4 (A) FC United MANCHESTER PREMIER CUP 08/10/24 (Buckley-Ricketts x1, S. Mols x1, M. Afuye x1, L. Lacey x1)
1-0 (H) King’s Lynn FA CUP 12/10/24 (Lacey x1)
One to Watch:
Isaac Buckley-Ricketts (CURZON ASHTON):
Buckley-Ricketts is currently in good form with two goals in the last five games in all competitions. The Manchester City academy graduate has picked up experience at a range of levels having played in the Eredivisie for FC Twente and League One for Oxford United. His name may be familiar to Hereford fans as he played against the Bulls for Warrington last season, Mahon will be hoping his winger can continue his form on Saturday.
Head-2-Head:
Curzon Ashton 1-0 Hereford 02/03/24 (National League North)
Hereford 3-1 Curzon Ashton 21/10/23 (National League North)
Hereford 0-2 Curzon Ashton 18/02/23 (National League North)
Curzon Ashton 1-3 Hereford 29/10/22 (National League North)
Curzon Ashton 3-0 Hereford 22/02/22 (National League North)
