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Hereford v Walsall preview

Image: Turner: Three defeats in a row

Hereford United will welcome back two strikers against Walsall, who are waiting on two players.

Strikers return for Bulls, duo give Walsall a worry

Hereford United will welcome back two strikers against Walsall, who are waiting on two players. Andy Williams and Steve Guinan are available for Hereford and will provide some much-needed ammunition up front as boss Graham Turner looks to end a run of three successive defeats. Fellow forward Moses Ashikodi also made his return from a foot injury in last weekend's 1-0 loss at Leeds, meaning the fit-again trio will challenge Nick Chadwick, Bradley Hudson-Odoi and Simon Johnson for a starting berth. Sam Oji remains out with a knee problem while fellow defender Robbie Threlfall is continuing his rehabilitation from a broken foot at parent club Liverpool. On-loan veteran Bruno N'Gotty will again start in defence after his impressive display at Elland Road and captain Karl Broadhurst should also take his place at the back.

Walsall news

Walsall boss Jimmy Mullen is sweating on the fitness of Mark Bradley and Sofiene Zaaboub ahead of the trip to League One's bottom club. Bradley has been suffering with an ankle problem while fellow midfielder Zaaboub has also taken a knock, leaving both rated as 50/50 for the trip to Edgar Street. Defenders Rhys Weston and Netan Sansara remain suspended following their red cards in the win at Brighton, meaning Chris Palmer and Paul Boertien will continue to deputise. Michael Ricketts and Jabo Ibehre should again lead the line for the Saddlers, with Troy Deeney, Ishmel Demontagnac and Marco Reich all knocking on the door. However, Mullen is unlikely to alter his starting XI too much with Walsall looking for their fourth win on the bounce.

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