The Bulls will entertain Macclesfield, the side that replaced them in the league back in 1997, for the first time on Saturday.
There has only been one encounter between the sides, in last season's LDV Trophy. Macclesfield won that game 2-0 thanks to two first half goals, with just seven of the sixteen named by the Bulls that night still with the club.
The Bulls home form seems to be the only thing holding them in a respectable league position. One point from five away games has been contrasted with nine points from the same amount of home games. Defensive frailities, especially from set pieces, have been blamed for many of the conceded goals this season and Graham Turner will have to work hard to eliminate the mistakes that have cost the Bulls dearly in the last two games.
Macclesfield were lucky to start the season after being handed a massive fine over the misappropriation of grants for stadium work, but they have failed to win yet this season, gathering just four points. A mirror image of the Bulls form has seen them net a single point from five away games so far this season. They are believed to be operating on one of the smallest budgets in the league and their bottom of the table status is a surprise to few.
Hereford United vs Macclesfield Town, Edgar Street, Saturday September 30th, 3.00pm.