Only two New Year losses in ten years.

The first fixture of the New Year has traditionally been fairly kind to Hereford United although goal-feasts have been rare.

Back in season 98/99 the Bulls blew the cobwebs off the festive season with an embarrassing home defeat at the hands of visiting Skiddlington Farriers losing 1-3. A creditable 1-1 all draw followed the following season in Carpetland and in 00/01 a deserved 2-0 win over Chester at Edgar Street was welcomed. More recent fixtures show only one further loss.

01/02 (A) Forest Green D 1-1
02/03 (H) Telford W 2-0
03/04 (A) Exeter W 1-0
04/05 (H) Exeter L 1-2
05/06 (H) Forest Green D 1-1
06/07 (A) Wycombe D 0-0
07.08 (H) Notts County D 0-0

A draw against Leeds on Saturday would be considered a good result in most circles but the need for three points should ensure an entertaining game.

HUFC v Leeds United Saturday 3rd January KO 3.00 pm.

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