About Hereford United FC

Hereford United Football Club was an English association football club based in Hereford, Herefordshire. It was founded in 1924 and played its home matches throughout its existence at Edgar Street. The club competed for many years in the lower divisions of English football, mainly moving between the Football League’s lower tiers and non-league competitions. It was known by the nickname “The Bulls” and became closely associated with its passionate local support and long-standing rivalries, particularly with nearby clubs.

One of the most famous moments in the club’s history came in 1972, when Hereford achieved a major FA Cup shock by defeating top-flight Newcastle United in a replay. This run brought national attention to the club and was followed by election into the Football League, where Hereford quickly rose through the divisions, even winning the Third Division title in 1975–76. However, after reaching the second tier, the club struggled to maintain its position and eventually settled back into the lower divisions for much of its later Football League history.

In its final decades, Hereford United experienced both sporting challenges and financial instability. The club spent long periods in non-league football, including repeated promotion pushes and play-off attempts, but also faced mounting financial difficulties. These problems ultimately led to severe sanctions and expulsion from competitions, and in December 2014 the club was wound up in the High Court, ending its existence after 90 years. A new phoenix club was later formed to continue football in the city.