Little interest in Cup game

There won't be too many supporters at Edgar Street this evening for the Conference cup game against Northwich which is due to kick-off at 7.45pm although admission prices have been cut for this game.

This morning Herefordshire has woken up to snow showers and a very keen east wind and should the weather continue in the same vein, only the most hardy souls are likely to venture to the match.

Both Graham Turner and John Trewick have said they are likely to give fringe players, and perhaps a trialist or two, a game so the expectation is that there might be an unknown face in the line-up.

In any case Adam Stansfield and Jamie Pitman will miss out from injuries. Pitman is reported to be out for at least a fortnight after picking up an ankle knock last Saturday against Canvey Island. Stansfield needs time for his ankle to recover from several weeks of problems.

Ben Scott is expected to start in goal and players such as Andy Williams and Sam Gwynne will also be in the starting line-up.

Northwich might well come to Hereford looking for a win this evening. They appear to be safe from relegation and so have little to play for other than this competition.

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