Hereford v Darlington preview
By Ray Simpson
Looking for first win of the season
Darlington are looking for their first win of the season at Edgar Street on Saturday.
Quakers lost their opening game against Curzon Ashton by 3-1 last week with a below-par display, and they’ll be looking for a much improved performance .
Team news:
- Midfielder Jarrett Rivers is out because of a groin injury
- Midfielder Adriano Moke is doubtful with a foot injury and will have a fitness test
- Teenager Kenzie Harker is added to the squad
- Manager Alun Armstrong has served his one match ban and will be in the technical area
Here's what Alun has to say about the game:
Opening game: v Curzon Ashton (Lost 1-3) Lees.
League position: 20th
Highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6L_xeb-oqM
Hereford
Opening game: King’s Lynn (away) drew 2-2 (Babos, Crowley)
League position last season: 16th (55 points from 46 games)
Current league position 10th
Manager: Paul Caddis former Fleetwood academy, appointed 1st May
New signings in their squad:
Curtis Pond keeper Chasetown
Alex Babos forward Banbury
Nathan Cameron defender Telford
Aaron Skinner defender Bamber Bridge
Kyle Howkins defender Newport
Connor Stanley forward Bolton
Aurio Texeira midfielder Alvechurch
Jason Crowley forward Stourbridge
Jordan Cranston
Koby Arthur
Stanley Anaebonam Stourbridge
Previous meetings:
March 2023 Darlington 3 (Rivers, Nelson, Hazel) Hereford 0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylZEmfgAoXk
November 2022 Hereford 1 Darlington 2 (Liddle, Lambert)
Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXDKm8CqPLc
March 2022 Hereford 1 Darlington 1 (Lambert)
October 2021 Darlington 1 (Charman) Hereford 0
February 2020 Hereford 2 Darlington 2 (Rivers, Holness)
November 2019 Darlington 0 Hereford 0
March 2019 Hereford 4 Darlington 2 (Elliott, Thompson)
November 2018 Darlington 2 (Nicholson, Syers) Hereford 2