The Bulls are back on the road on Saturday as they travel down South to take on Oxford City.
Hereford will be looking to continue their recent good form which has seen them go unbeaten in three games with back-to-back wins followed by a 2-2 draw against Chester last weekend.
The Whites showed tremendous spirit in the draw last Saturday, coming from behind twice with a last-minute equaliser from Jason Cowley to rescue a point.
“The boys are desperate to do well for the supporters, they were talking about the magnificent support after the game,” said Paul Caddis.
That goal from Cowley ended his long goal drought which had seen him not score since November with the other goal coming from Jaiden White who scored for a third game in a row.
Hereford go into the game on Saturday in seventh on 70 points, just above King’s Lynn on goal difference who sit just outside the play-offs.
Oxford City have had mixed fortunes this season as they currently occupy 18th on 50 points with 12 wins, 14 draws and 16 losses, 14 above the relegation zone which has confirmed safety.
Their most recent game was a 2-2 draw away to Southport which extended their fantastic run of form which has seen them go seven games unbeaten since their heaviest defeat of the season, a 7-0 thrashing at the hands of Buxton.
Caddis and Ross Jenkins’ sides met earlier in the season in a 2-0 win for the Hoops in November courtesy of two late goals from Josh Ashby and Josh Parker.
The only other time the two teams have met was a 2-1 win for Hereford in the FA Trophy back in 2017 with goals from John Mills and Dara O’Shea.
Hereford fans will hope their side can keep the play-off push going on Saturday.
Team News
Kyle Howkins was absent from the squad against Chester due to illness, but Caddis is hopeful he will be fit to play on Saturday.
Sammy Robinson will miss the rest of the season after coming off injured against Buxton with an injury to his ankle.
Levi Andoh will also miss the rest of the 24/25 campaign after injuring his collarbone against Scarborough.
Preston Bitemo remains out long-term due to a stress fracture in his back but is back on the grass and recovering well.
Last Five
HEREFORD:
1-0 (A) Rushall Olympic 11/03/25
1-0 (A) Scarborough 15/03/25
3-1 (H) Curzon Ashton 22/03/25 (Jaiden White x1, Remaye Campbell x1, Yusifu Ceesay x1)
0-4 (A) Farsley Celtic 29/03/25 (White x1, Omari Sterling-James x1, Andy Williams x1, Ceesay x1)
2-2 (H) Chester 05/04/25 (White x1, Cowley x1)
OXFORD CITY:
4-0 (H) Warrington 22/03/25 (Jayden Carbon x1, OG x1, Josh Ashby x1, Lewis Coyle x1)
0-0 (A) Scarborough 25/03/25
1-0 (H) Radcliffe 29/03/25 (Zac McEachran x1)
1-3 (A) Farsley Celtic 01/04/25 (McEachran x1, Phil Croker x1, Ashby x1)
2-2 (A) Southport 05/04/25 (Noah Jones x1, Carbon x1)
One to Watch:
Zac McEachran (OXFORD CITY):
McEachran has been in fine form this season as he leads the way for goals in the Hoops squad with 10, also picking up six assists.
The forward is something of a club legend as he has made over 250 appearances for the club since the 2012/2013 season.
Ross Jenkins will be hoping his talisman can cause the Hereford defence some problems again on Saturday.
Head-2-Head:
Hereford 0-2 Oxford City (National League North) 05/11/24
Oxford City 1-2 Hereford (FA Trophy) 25/11/17
