Latest injury update from Downes after D'Ath 'tweaks groin'

Lawson D'Ath captained Hereford, scored the equaliser... and picked up a knock

Hereford could have captain Lewis Hudson back for Easter Monday's home game against Merthyr Town - though Lawson D'Ath is a doubt.

That's according to manager Aaron Downes who spoke to Bulls News after Good Friday's 2-1 defeat at Kidderminster.

The gaffer said he hoped Hudson would return, having missed the last two games after picking up a knock - though that would leave him "nice and fresh".

Also back Monday will be Harrison Sohna, having served his three-match suspension for appearing to kick out at Luke Duffy in the 3-1 defeat at Macclesfield.

One new doubt is Lawson D'Ath, who was taken off midway through the second half at Aggborough. Downes said the midfielder, who wore the captain's armband in the derby, "tweaked his groin" celebrating his 43rd-minute goal from a free-kick.

While the Aussie said "it was ridiculous", he hoped he brought D'Ath off in time and would be available for Monday.

Midfielder Gus Mafuta is also set to miss out on the Easter Monday match, having been sidelined with a calf injury since 17th February - Downes's first game in charge.

While forward Harley Hamilton could return sooner, Downes didn't put a timeframe on it when speaking to the Bulls News on Tuesday.

"Harley's running," he said. "He's doing a lot of work. He's not far off."

He added: "Need a welcome boost for having Harley back in the squad for sure."