Words: James Whitbread

The Iron are back in action on home soil looking to build on a 2-1 victory away from home against Marine, where character was on show from United as Whitehall bagged a late double to turn the result around and take three points back to the Attis Arena.

With two wins in their last two, and just one point behind Scunthorpe, Hereford pose a strong threat as they look to take all three points.

The last time both sides faced each other, Scunthorpe came out victorious at home towards the end of last season, with a comfortable 4-1 victory. Hereford went into half-time in the lead, but four goals in the second half from Callum Roberts, Maxim Kouogun, Liam McAlinden and Alfie Beestin sealed the victory. In the reverse fixture last season, the Iron again won emphatically, 5-1 away from home, Danny Whitehall, Michael Kelly, Roberts and a brace from Jacob Butterfield blew away the Bulls.

Our opponents have a man in form going into this clash, left winger, Yusifu Ceesay. He got the winner in both of Hereford's last games, both being 1-0 wins over Scarborough Athletic and Chorley. Ceesay has netted three goals this season and assisted three times in his 21 appearances this season, the Iron will be looking at how to nullify Ceesay in Saturday’s fixture.

Another key player for the visitors is central midfielder, Alex Babos. The 26-year-old Welshman has managed to pick up three goals from the middle of the park and has got himself an impressive five assists this season, after joining Hereford from Banbury United before the 2023-24 season. Babos has been a successful signing and picked up 10 goals and four assists last season helping his side claim a top half finish, six points behind the play-offs.

After winning a penalty and then capitalising from the spot and then getting a last minute winner to secure his brace, Danny Whitehall will be looking to help the Iron win again, for a first home win since our forceful 6-0 victory in late October against Farsley Celtic.

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