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/
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:
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
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.
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.
Join KD and Tom as they assess the last few games.
From that 6-0 win against South Shields, the FA Cup at Stafford and the point away at Bedford.
Hereford are still top, so there is much to be positive about!
KD and Tom look at the next few games and how Hereford can capitalise on being at home and their goalscoring prowess.
They talk about the Women’s team so far this season and their games coming up.
But most importantly, Kam Kandola is the greatest South Asian player to ever play in Non League football (or something like that!)!!!
Come on you Whites!
Link to the podcast:
YouTube: Cup Over, League Still On | The London Bulls Podcast | Ep.42
https://youtu.be/NeyjJfRsYCk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dr5Xl3ovRzbwDID7MPsM7
Also available wherever you get your podcasts!!
Link to Hereford FC Women's Fixtures 🔗 https://herefordfc.co.uk/fixtures/women/
Link to the Membership!🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/londonbulls
This from Southport FC:
We are delighted to confirm the permanent appointment of Mark Duffy as manager of Southport Football Club.
Mark becomes our 37th permanent Non League manager.
After a period as assistant to Neil Danns and a stint as caretaker manager during which Mark has demonstrated how much he cares and what the club means to him, we want to support him taking the club forward and Mark, as permanent manager, is now able to put his own stamp on things.
Mark is bringing in Craig Noone as his assistant.
A former Hereford United player has died. He was only 38.
James Walker who came on loan to Edgar Street from Southend in 2009 had suffered from heart problems for many years.
The striker had a 'cardiac arrest' in 2019 which left him with both physical and mental impairments.
Whilst with Hereford Walker made six appearances and scored two goals. One was against Dagenham and Redbridge:
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.
Below is how BN reported about Walker joining Hereford.
James Walker has joined Hereford United on a one month loan deal from Southend.
Southend United have loaned striker James Walker (pic from Wikipedia) to League Two outfit Hereford United today, southendunited.co.uk has confirmed.
Walker, 22, will spend the next month at Edgar Street as he looks to get match practice under his belt.
The Blues forward has made 43 appearances for Southend and scored eight goals after signing from Charlton Athletic in February 2008.
However, he has found opportunities hard to come by this season with Lee Barnard in fine form and the arrival of Sunderland striker Roy O'Donovan on loan last week.
And now Walker will add a loan spell with Hereford to those he has enjoyed at Hartlepool United, Bristol Rovers, Leyton Orient, Notts County and Yeovil Town during his career.
Walker was originally going to join Southend from Charlton in January 2008 but at a medical the club doctor discovered that Walker had an irregular rhythm of the heart. He was then sent to Southend hospital for further tests.
However Walker was aware of the problem as 'similar anomalies' had been found at previous examinations when Walker was 14 and 17.
The consultant at Southend hospital then sent him to the Royal Brompton Hospital in London for further tests.
Whilst this was going on his move to Southend was delayed but eventually the deal was done.
All the goals from last night's FA Youth Cup game at Edgar Street are online.
To watch: https://x.com/HerefordFC/status/2105682056680267904/video/1
Second half pictures from last night's FA Youth Cup match at Edgar Street.
Hereford vice-captain Kam Kandola, was awarded the Non-League Player prize at Tuesday evening's Asian Football Awards held in London.
Players and staff at bottom of the National League Gateshead have not been paid last month's wages. Director Mark Nellist has resigned from the board of directors and withdrawn his funding support.
Both Hereford manager Aaron Downes and his assistant Harry Pell watched Hereford's Under 18's win their FA Youth Cup tie last night.
Next Wednesday will mark 40 years since former Hereford United manager Graham Turner was appointed manager of Wolves.
Hereford FC are looking to assemble a small team of volunteers at the MandM Edgar Street Stadium on Saturday morning, to help tidy and fold the pitch frost covers ready for the winter. More at: https://herefordfc.co.uk/.../volunteers-frost-cover.../
National North League club Spennymoor have reported a profit of £185,000 for the year ended Dec 2025.
However the club is still being supported to stay in business. This is mainly by director's loans.
Spennymoor's net liabilities are £959,580. A year ago they were £1,145,070.
The club had an average of 57 employees during last year.
A selection of first half pictures from last night's Cup tie between Hereford and Stourport Swifts.
A few pictures from before kick-off in the FA Youth Cup Tie at Edgar Street last night.
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