Hereford will be wanting to return to winning ways after a disappointing 5-1 loss to Kidderminster as they look to secure their place in the play-offs.
“We started both halves very poorly, but it is important we move on quickly and stay positive as we need to attack Saturday,” said Paul Caddis.
Before the defeat, the Whites had been on a good run of form seeing them go five unbeaten with four of them being wins which fired them back into contention for the top seven.
It is a complicated set of circumstances that can see the Bulls finish in or outside the play-offs, with six teams mathematically able to finish in the top seven.
Hereford go into the final game on Saturday in seventh on 76 points, level on points and goal difference with Curzon Ashton who sit just outside the play-offs, with just three points separating Chorley in sixth down to Spennymoor in 10th.
Scunthorpe have had a great season so far as they currently occupy third on 87 points with 25 wins, 12 draws and eight losses.
This season’s title race is going right down to the wire with just two points separating the Iron in third and Kidderminster and Brackley who are both on 89 in first and second.
The remit for the side from Lincolnshire is quite simple, they have to win to stand any chance of getting automatic promotion, and even then they will have to rely on other results, a draw or loss will not be enough for them.
Andy Butler’s team have been on a mixed run of form recently as they have won three of their last five with the other two being losses.
The last game was an emphatic 5-0 win at home to Peterborough Sports which has given them a slither of hope.
Caddis and Butler’s sides have met this season, just before Christmas in a 0-0 draw at Glanford Park.
Hereford fans will be hoping to see their side secure a play-off spot in what is sure to be a dramatic final game of the season.
Team News
Levi Andoh will 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:
0-4 (A) Farsley Celtic 29/03/25 (Jaiden White x1, Omari Sterling-James x1, Andy Williams x1, Yusifu Ceesay x1)
2-2 (H) Chester 05/04/25 (White x1, Jason Cowley x1)
1-2 (A) Oxford City 12/04/25 (Ceesay x1, Remaye Campbell x1)
3-0 (H) Leamington 18/04/25 (Matt Preston x1, Tate Campbell x1, White x1)
5-1 (A) Kidderminster 21/04/25 (Sterling-James x1)
SCUNTHORPE UNITED:
2-0 (H) Southport 29/03/25 (Kian Scales x1, Carlton Ubaezuonu x1)
1-0 (A) Radcliffe 05/04/25
2-0 (H) Spennymoor 12/04/25 (Michael Kelly x1, Ubaezuonu x1)
1-0 (A) King’s Lynn 18/04/25
5-0 (H) Peterborough Sports 21/04/25 (Tyler Denton x1, Maxim Kouogun x1, Callum Roberts x1, Max Brogan x1, Ubaezuonu x1)
One to Watch:
Callum Roberts (SCUNTHORPE):
The attacking midfielder has been in sensational form this season as he is second in the league for goal involvements with 20 goals and 11 assists, just Ashley Hemmings has more.
Roberts had gone four games without a goal before scoring in the recent 5-0 thrashing against Peterborough Sports.
Butler will be hoping his talisman can produce the goods once more on Saturday.
Head-2-Head:
Scunthorpe 0-0 Hereford (National League North) 21/12/24
Scunthorpe 4-1 Hereford (National League North) 06/04/24
Hereford 1-5 Scunthorpe (National League North) 02/12/23
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