After dispatching Torquay in the previous round. Hereford travelled to Selhurst Park (Groundshare with Crystal Palace) to play top flight Charlton Athletic.
Tony Elliott was injured, so 17 year old YTS Goalkeeper Marcus Priday made his debut. Richard Jones put Hereford ahead from the penalty spot, but then the home side took control.
Hereford
1 Marcus Priday
1 Marcus Priday
2 Mark A Jones
3 Brett Williams
4 Mel Pejic
5 Darren Peacock
6 Russell Bradley
7 Richard Jones
8 Jon Narbett
9 Colin Robinson
10 Ian Benbow
11 Paul Tester
Subs Steve Devine, Mark Jones
Attendance 3,618
Attendance 3,618