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The Bulls travel to the Broadfield Stadium for the first time in over six years to face Crawley Town.
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| Crawley programme, 1965 |
Since the pair last met in the Conference both sides have experienced changes in ownership and contrasting fortunes. Back in the 05/06 season the soon to be play-off winners did the double over their part-time counterparts with a 2-1 win at Edgar Street following a 2-0 victory in Sussex. Overall, the Red Devils have failed to beat the Bulls in five encounters since they made it to the Conference in 2004, although the pair played each other as long ago as 1965 when the Bulls won 2-0 at Crawley after winning promotion.
The Red Devils are looking for a second successive promotion with current caretaker boss Craig Brewster also looking to earn the job on a permanent basis. A large crowd is expected for what could turn into a promotion party if they win and Torquay lose to play-off hopefuls Crewe. Brewster will have Sergio Torres and Pablo Mills back from suspension, but one player who won't be featuring is striker Richard Brodie. The forward cost a reported £275,000 and netted 12 times for the Conference champions in 10/11 but was farmed out on loan this season and doesn't look to be in their plans at all.
The Bulls have been drinking in last chance saloon for several weeks now, but the inability of rivals Barnet and Macclesfield to finish the job means the Bulls have a final chance to save their status. The Bulls need to at least match Barnet's result to take matters into the final game. Rob Purdie's welcome return added to the Bulls cause, while a reseve run-out yesterday for Simon Clist should mean the Bulls have more left-side options available than in recent weeks.
Crawley Town vs Hereford United, Broadfield Stadium, Saturday 28th April, 3.00pm.
