Hereford Women Defeated At Evesham

Hereford Women have lost their unbeaten League record.

They were defeated 3-1 at Evesham this afternoon.

They are now 6th in the table with 6 points from 5 games. 

OPINION | Fixtures on FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round Date

Since Hereford have been members of the National League North, I’ve never really understood why the league continues to schedule fixtures on the date of the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round. Going on from my fixture article last season I have expanded it.

With a bit of help from Bulls News archive with the research, the history is pretty clear:

2018/19 – Hereford were knocked out in the 3rd Qualifying Round. Our scheduled home game against Southport, who progressed, was rearranged for a Tuesday night.

2019/20 – Hereford were knocked out in the 3rd Qualifying Round. Our scheduled home game against York, who progressed, was rearranged for a Tuesday night.

2020/21 – The Covid season, when fixtures were all over the place, with numerous postponements, and the season was eventually declared null and void. We were knocked out by Stafford in the 2nd Qualifying Round, so I’m not counting this one. So no idea who we were meant to have played as it was disjointed.

2021/22 – Hereford reached the 4th Qualifying Round. Our scheduled away game at Kettering was rearranged for a Tuesday night.

2022/23 – Hereford reached the 4th Qualifying Round. Our scheduled home game against Peterborough Sports was rearranged for a Tuesday night.

2023/24 – Hereford reached the 4th Qualifying Round. Our scheduled home game against Scarborough was rearranged for a Tuesday night.

2024/25 – Hereford were knocked out in the 3rd Qualifying Round. Our scheduled home game against Scarborough, who progressed, was rearranged twice. When we eventually played it, the floodlights nearly failed towards the end! But with both Hereford and Buxton having been knocked out, we were then able to switch a Tuesday fixture to the Saturday and play at Buxton on 4th Qualifying Round day.

2025/26 – Hereford were knocked out in the 3rd Qualifying Round. Our scheduled home game against Macclesfield who progressed (And did very well in the competition) was rearranged three times before eventually being played on a Tuesday night.

2026/27 – Hereford were knocked out in the 2nd Qualifying Round. Our scheduled away game at Morecambe, who progressed, will now have to be rearranged for a midweek date.

I maintain that the league shouldn’t schedule National League North fixtures on the date of the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round.

Even when Hereford have been knocked out earlier in the competition, there’s a very good chance that the team we are due to play will still be involved, meaning the fixture has to be rearranged anyway.

Surely it would make far more sense to play an additional midweek game in August or September, when the weather is generally better and pitches are in better condition, and leave the 4th Qualifying Round Saturday free?  Then that Saturday could then potentially be used for a rearranged fixture by rearranging a midweek game later in the season, (if both clubs agree), rather than having to squeeze another game into an already busy winter schedule.

Alternatively, if there’s no fixture to play, it gives the players a weekend break. This is predominantly a part time league still and players have other jobs and commitments.

It just seems a much more sensible way of doing things and would reduce the number of rearranged fixtures and additional midweek games later in the season, when the weather and pitches are often at their worst.

After all, the evidence from the last eight seasons speaks for itself.

Photo is away at Fleetwood in 2017, the FA Cup 2nd round, the furthest Hereford FC have got in the competition with a 1-1 draw, but we lost the replay 2-0.

News Round Up

Former Hereford midfielder Harry Pinchard scored from a corner for National League Dorking yesterday. It's the second time this season this has happened.

Hereford Women are away at Evesham this afternoon for a League fixture. They will be hoping to hold onto their unbeaten run in the League. 

Stafford Rangers who dumped Hereford out of the FA Cup two weeks ago face a replay at Halesowen after a 1-1 draw yesterday. 

 

HUST To Hold AGM On November 12th

The Hereford United Supporters Trust are to hold their AGM on Thursday November 12th.

It will take place at the Richmond Club with a 7.30pm start. 

Of particular note is that two of the eight current directors are stepping down.

There will be three vacancies given their board can have up to nine directors.

Meanwhile any member wishing to propose a member's resolution should submit it to HUST on or before Wednesday October 14th.

More details shortly at: https://www.hust.org.uk/ 

Hereford's September Awards

 

Voting for Hereford's player of the month and goal of the month for September has opened.

Other than defeat at Stafford in the FA Cup, it was a good month with 13 points from 4 league games.

The highlight was the 6-0 home win over much-fancied South Shields.

To see the goals and vote go to: https://herefordfc.co.uk/2026/10/vote-pick-your-player-and-goal-of-month-for-september/  

FA Youth Cup - Hereford Away On October 14th

The date of Hereford's next game in the FA Youth Cup has been confirmed as Wednesday October 14th.

News Round Up

Oxford City have signed 36 year old attacker Fernando Forestieri following his release from Cypriot side AEL Limassol.

Radcliffe FC have announced the appointment of Grant Shenton as their new First-Team Manager, signing a two-year contract at the Neuven Stadium. 

Spennymoor Town have agreed a deal to sign midfielder, Darren Palmer, on non-contract terms. He was with Newcastle United's academy before being released a couple of months ago. Palmer is new manager Peter Hartley's second signing in a week.

Amidst the National North League clubs out of the FA Cup this afternoon are Brackley, Buxton, Chester and Worksop.

Hednesford are running a second coach to their game at Hereford next Saturday. 

 

Hereford's Game At Morecambe Postponed

Hereford's away game at Morecambe on Saturday October 17th has been postponed.

This is because Morecambe have a FA Cup tie that weekend having defeated Darlington in the competition this afternoon.

Hereford approached two clubs, like Hereford out of the Cup, last week to see if a game could have been played today but neither club was interested.  

It's expected Hereford will try and bring forward a fixture to October 17th if an opposing club will agree. 

And it looks almost certain that the game at Morecambe will now be played on a Tuesday evening. 

On This Day In 2009 - Bulls Draw With Dagenham And Redbridge

Hereford, in League Two, draw at home with Dagenham and Redbridge.

BULLS SETTLE FOR POINT IN ENTERTAINING CLASH

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With Ryan Green back from suspension and Danny Blanchett injured, Hereford boss John Trewick sprung no surprises in his starting line-up. On a bright and breezy afternoon at Edgar Street, Hereford, for the third game in succession, took on opponents from the dizzy heights of the promotion race. The hope at start of play was that the performance should emulate that against Bournemouth rather than the tame capitulation shown in the Rochdale encounter.

In a busy opening period, the Bulls showed their attacking intentions with some neat interplay between Marc Pugh, Craig King, Mark Marshall and James Walker. Shots from Pugh and King were comfortably dealt with by the Daggers' Tony Roberts. Meanwhile, at the Meadow End, Darren Dennehy attempted to shepherd a harmless ball out of play, only for Danny Green to get in a dangerous cross which luckily whistled across the face of the goal. Marshall was showing speed, determination and no little creativity on the right wing. After one comically overhit cross, he then found his range and delivered two excellent balls into the area, but on both occasions could not find a Hereford contact.

Hereford were on top, with Walker showing some neat turns and King playing some intelligent passes . Darren Jones was obstructed by a Dagenham forward and was then harshly penalised for a push in trying to retrieve the situation. The resulting free kick hit the wall and the ensuing cross was confidently claimed by Adam Bartlett, his first meaningful action of the game after half an hour. A delightful move involving King, Kenny Lunt, Sam Gwynne and Pugh ended with the latter skewing his shot wide of goal. After a sandwich on King, the resulting free kick was cleared to Gwynne, whose long range attempt narrowly cleared the bar. The half came to a close with a stalemate, but no lack of entertainment.

HT: HUFC 0 DAG.andRED. 0

Again, the Bulls took the game to Dagenham after the interval. A glorious backheel from Pugh released Ryan Valentine, who showed an impressive desire to join in with attacks down the left flank. Unfortunately, his cross on this occasion came to nothing. On 57 minutes, King chased a lost cause and charged down an attempted clearance by Richards. With the Bulls in possession and the keeper stranded, a promising situation was cut short by the referee's strange decision to penalise King. At the other end, after a bout of pinball in the home area, Bartlett punched to safety.

Gwynne, King and Marshall again combined well but Marshall shot weakly. Hereford continued to press and were becoming frustrated by their inability to finish. A long range Jones effort was deflected for a corner and Valentine, set up by King and Walker, almost managed to curl the ball beyond Roberts and into the far corner. Dagenham's Danny Green was somewhat fortunate to control the ball, but then smashed a volley narrowly over from range. Darren Dennehy even contributed to the Bulls attack with a marauding run(!)

Finally, on 80 mins., Hereford's pressure was rewarded. There seemed little danger when James Walker collected the ball, fully 30 yards from goal. With a trademark swivel, he turned his marker, cleverly created space, and in one movement unleashed a fierce shot. Although the flapping Roberts got a hand to it, scenes of celebration were triggered as the net billowed.

HUFC 1 DAGandRED 0

Anxious to avoid a second defeat in a week, the Essex visitors tried to claw their way back into the game. The Bulls defence seemed comfortable until, after 83 mins, the lively Green crossed to find second half substitute Wesley Thomas unmarked. He duly bundled it over the line to record a gleeful, and somewhat undeserved equaliser.

HUFC 1 DAGandRED 1

Hereford now had 7 minutes to retake the lead and set about the task with gusto, as the visitors settled for a draw. The closest call was from Gwynne, put through deliciously one to one but the stopper blocked his effort with his leg. As two minutes of injury time passed, there was a possible penalty shout for a tug on Walker, but this was waved away, and both sides had to settle for a point.

FULL TIME: HUFC 1 DAGandRED 1

Attendance 2253 with 71 (!) Essex boys.

HUFC

Bartlett, Green, Jones, Dennehy, Valentine, Marshall, Gwynne, Lunt, Pugh, Walker, King.

Subs not Used: Rose, Constantine, Sonko, McQuilkin, Done, Adamson, McCallum

DAG AND RED

Roberts, Arber, Green (Nurse 85), Thurgood, Scott (Thomas 77), Griffiths, Benson, Ogogo, Spiller, Antwee, Gain

Subs not Used: Doe, Montgomery, Tejan-Sie, Lewington, Bingham.

A measure of the improved performances of late that this felt like two points lost against a team in the promotion race.

I'm going to see the Ref - Trewick

John Trewick wasn't too happy with the performance of the referee this afternoon as he told BBC Hereford and Worcester.

"It will be interesting watching the DVD," said the Hereford United manager.

"I would guess that they have fouled on fifty or sixty occasions during that game and there was an extraordinary amount of shirt-pulling.

"I've never seen as much shirt-pulling in all my life.

"I don't think they had a player booked and the persistant fouling was incredible. And it keeps breaking the game up.

"At the end James Walker, everybody could see, was having his shirt pulled. It was stretched about a foot away from his body and yet nothing was given.

"And the point is they keep doing it because the Ref doesn't give a yellow card in the first place. In other words if they do it again they might be off the pitch. So to my mind he is encouraging it.

"And I'm popping into see him in ten minutes."

 

31 Years Ago - Hereford's Supporters Club Was Burnt Down.

A look back to reports from October 2nd 1995:

Pictures From Ron Parrott's Collection

Football club bosses last night pledged to play on despite an arson attack which caused hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage at Hereford United's Edgar Street ground.

More than 100 firefighters tackled the blaze at its peak in the early hours yesterday.

The Third Division club is now in a race against time to make the ground safe for its game against Torquay United on Saturday.

Structural engineers have been called in to assess any damage to the main stand and the Football League will have to be satisfied with the safety of the ground before the game can go ahead.

The blaze started shortly after midnight on Sunday and gutted the Sportsman's Social Club and then swept into the second floor Starlite Rooms above.

Severe damage was caused to offices and the bootroom with footballs distorted out of shape by the heat.

Police believe an accelerant was used to start the fire.

The club will have to assess damage to the electrical systems, computers, phones, security TV, public address systems, photocopiers and other machines.

Arsonists are believed to have struck at the club last Tuesday but petrol poured through a door failed to set it alight.

Managing director Robin Fry, dressed in a tracksuit as he cleaned up said "We have had two years of vandalism - this is the ulitimate."

But he reassured fans everything would be done to make the ground useable for Saturday.

Director and club secretary David Vaughan stressed "The main business of football goes on.

"Assuming the fire was started deliberately I fail to understand the mentality of people who do that sort of thing."

To add to the problem of the fire it was later revealed that there had been problems with the insurance.

The club was built in 1973/74 at a cost of £200,000. It was officially opened by Joe Mercer in a special ceremony in 1974.

And for the next 21 years it became a much loved part of Edgar Street. 

Fireman Dave Pascoe later told the Hereford Times it was one of the biggest fires he had ever attended.

"When we got into the building to tackle the fire we had a feeling that something really bad was about to happen – difficult to define but somehow the crackling noise sounded 'different – we got back out really fast and seconds later the ceiling caved in."  

 

This Day In 2000 - Hereford Win At Kingstonian

A look back to October 3rd 2000.

KINGSTONIAN 0 - 3 HEREFORD UNITED

The second 3-0 away win of the season came tonight at Kingsmeadow as United triumphed in a match which included an awful refereeing performance by Steve Rubery of Ilford. To say the least, the game was eventful if not for completely the right reasons, but United let the football do the talking as they outclassed Kingstonian.

Geoff Chapple, Kingstonian's boss, was away from the match for medical treatment and this result will not make him feel any better, and the refereeing performance will make it even worse!

United started well but the first chance went Kingstonian's way after a third of the first half. A cross from Eddie Akuamoah was hit well by Sammy Winston but Scott Cooksey blocked the effort, before the rebound went wide from Winston.

McIndoe got the first goal from a swerving free kick on eighteen minutes, and it came in off the far post, a superb effort from twenty yards to give Hereford the lead. It was the second free kick, after Chris Lane's first attempt had been cleared and Pitcher booked for a foul.

The second came just eight minutes later from a Gavin Williams left hand cross, which was headed in by Robin Elmes past Farrelly, the helpless Kingstonian goalkeeper.

Chris Lane almost made it 3-0 to the Bulls on thirty one minutes. Eddie Saunders held back Gavin Williams, and the referee awarded Chris Lane a penalty kick. However, the right back hit a low ball towards the corner before Farrelly dived to save superbly.

On thirty four minutes, Gary Patterson and Phil Robinson clashed after Patterson had performed a late challenge on the former Stoke captain, and the result was a sixteen man brawl! After the fracas, Colin Luckett was sent off for violent conduct whilst both Robinson and Patterson got away scot-free. Luckett could count himself unlucky to have been sent off as he didn't seem to have played a huge part in proceedings.

The game was not a dirty one but the statistic of twenty something freekicks reveals its niggly nature. Ian Wright, however, came off at half time with a neck injury and replaced by Matt Gardiner.

After half-time, Kingstonian came out attacking the Hereford goal and with just one minute of the half gone, Winston hit wide. Hereford came back with Lane, as his low shot was eventually scrambled away by the Kingstonian defence. Elmes then hit a shot wide from six yards out on fifty five minutes, and then Mark Harris' header called Cooksey into action at the other end.

On sixty four minutes, Steve Farrelly was sent off for serious foul play after the referee had consulted with the assistant. He waited for the referee to turn away, and then lashed out at Gavin Williams, perhaps accidentely through the follow-on from the clearance.

Hereford's domination enhanced with a two man advantage and eventually got their third goal on seventy nine minutes. Matt Clarke hit a superb fourty yard pass to Gavin Williams, who controlled well before hitting an excellent ball from fifteen yards past the sub-keeper Richard Hurst.

Hurst kept United at bay for the final ten minutes. He made several good saves, and prevented several potential goals. However, Williams and Elmes looked impressive in attack and yet again McIndoe made a superb contribution to the Hereford shire from his left sided role.

The referee, as previously mentioned, played a huge part in proceedings. He was fussy, and penalised many offences in a normal game which included just one bad foul. Despite that, the following were booked; Pitcher (18), Winston (29) and Harriott (31) for fouls, and also the Hereford three of Wright (5), McIndoe (36) and Williams (65), all also for fouls.

An attendance of just 833 saw the game, and the next United match is vs Yeovil on Sunday, which should be a good turn out as the Somerset side are now top of the league. They went top with a 4-0 home win as Rushden crashed to a one goal defeat at Leigh RMI. Dagenham also won so remain in third position, just above Hereford.

Hereford - Cooksey, Lane, Clarke, Robinson, Wright, James, Rodgerson, Snape, McIndoe, Elmes, Williams
Substitutions - Gardiner (46).

Man of the Match - Michael McIndoe   

Highlights Bedford v Hereford

 

The highlights from last Saturday's game between Bedford and Hereford are now available to view.

They were delayed because of a problem with the commentary and also some clever editing because of bad language.

To watch: https://herefordfc.co.uk/2026/09/highlights-bedford-town-1-1-hereford-fc/ 

FA Cup Preview

Hereford have a free weekend after losing at Stafford in the FA Cup a fortnight ago.

However a number of National North and South League clubs remain and they will play their next ties tomorrow.

This preview from Sam Elliott:

More FA Cup headlines are about to be written, and with one more round before the Enterprise National League clubs enter every tie counts this weekend.

Our National League North and National League South sides continue their journeys on Saturday - and there will be plenty of them in the hat for Monday’s draw.

That’s because after mission avoid an upset last time, there are a ton of same-division ties this time around.

Macclesfield fans are dreaming again and the bar is of course high after sending the FA Cup holders packing last season.

It’s Scarborough Athletic next and the Seadogs watched their incredible adventure unfold last time and want a slice of the action themselves this time!

It’s far from the only all National League North tie.

Morecambe meet Darlington, Buxton host South Shields and Chester face Spennymoor Town, whose new manager Peter Hartley is hoping to make a flying start.

There is a meeting of South sides too - who will come out on top when Torquay United take to the road and face Tonbridge Angels.

The draw is regionalised for one final time but in an odd quick, have a North v South tie to look forward to as Brackley Town take on Chelmsford City.

A number of our sides are looking to avoid becoming the third qualifying round story.

Paul Doswell once guided Sutton United to glory over Leeds United and to a tie with Arsenal.

His Sholing side are on the march and have Ebbsfleet United in their eye-line.

Dagenham & Redbridge nearly were a headline last time out but after finally seeing off Waltham Abbey, they face another Essex outside - Brentwood Town.

But this time they do it in front on an upset-hunting nation! The match will be shown live on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, as well as on the BBC Football’s YouTube channel and the BBC Sport website, with kick-off at 12:30pm.

Andy Preece’s Chorley hoping it’s a smooth side at Barton Town.

Chesham United are happy to be at home, they take on Real Bedford, while the same could be said for Salisbury - who welcome Dulwich Hamlet.

The prize money goes up - with £5,625 earned by the winners, and £1,875 collected by the defeated sides.

The weekend ties

1 Macclesfield v Scarborough Athletic

2 Marine v Warrington Town

3 Trafford v Atherton Collieries

4 Guiseley v Bradford (Park Avenue)

5 Gainsborough Trinity v Anstey Nomads

6 Morecambe v Darlington

7 Buxton v South Shields

8 Bury v Bromsgrove Sporting

9 Barton Town v Chorley

10 Worksop Town v FC United of Manchester

11 Stafford Rangers v Halesowen Town

12 Spennymoor Town v Chester

13 Mulbarton Wanderers v Gloucester City

14 Bury Town v Spalding United

15 Harborough Town v St Albans City

16 Bedford Town v Wingate & Finchley

17 Kettering Town v Worcester City

18 Cambridge City v Alvechurch

19 Brackley Town v Chelmsford City

20 Chesham United v Real Bedford

21 Oxford City v Enfield Town

22 Brentwood Town v Dagenham & Redbridge

23 Leiston v Coventry United

24 Redditch United v Berkhamsted

25 AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Braintree Town

26 Dorking Wanderers v Chatham Town

27 Truro City v Cirencester Town

28 Tonbridge Angels v Torquay United

29 Weymouth v SE Dons

30 Sheppey United v Chertsey Town

31 Cray Wanderers v Chippenham Town

32 Wimborne Town v Crowborough Athletic

33 Plymouth Parkway v Horsham

34 Uxbridge v Hungerford Town

35 Ebbsfleet United v Sholing

36 Salisbury v Dulwich Hamlet

37 Thame United v Eastbourne Borough

38 Hanwell Town v Dover Athletic

39 Tadley Calleva v Dartford

40 Leatherhead v Hanworth Villa

 

Incident At Worksop

When Hereford played at Worksop on August 22nd one of the home team players was sent off late in the game. At the time it was thought it was for kicking the ball into the Hereford supporters.

This from the FA:

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NONSTANDARD CASE
Mr Aleksandrs Starcenko, Player, Worksop Town FC

Worksop Town FC vs Hereford FC
National League – North
22 August 2026

Breach of FA Rule E3.1-
It is alleged that in around the 82nd minute of the above fixture, following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner.

Aleksandrs Starcenko has until 6pm on 8 October 2026 to provide a response. 

 

Hereford Away In Next Round Of The FA Youth Cup

Hereford will travel to Easington Sports in the third qualifying round of the FA Youth Cup.

Last Wednesday the Under 18's defeated Stourport Swifts 4-2 in the previous round. 

Easington is based in Banbury, OX16 9DH. They defeated Bracknell Town after a penalty shoot out in the previous round.

The tie will take place in the week commencing Oct 12th.