Harborough Town and Hereford are set to clash in a highly competitive England National League North game on 08.09.2026. This matchup promises to be a close one, with little to separate the two teams. Our comprehensive match analysis and expert predictions are tailored to help you make the best betting decisions. Check out our prediction, learn about the teams, and consider our betting advice.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford City | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14/5 | 16 |
| 2 | Hereford | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12/4 | 16 |
| 3 | Macclesfield | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11/5 | 16 |
| 8 | Spalding United | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8/4 | 11 |
| 9 | Harborough Town | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10/8 | 11 |
| 10 | Morecambe | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9/6 | 10 |
Key Player Statistics: Harborough Town vs Hereford
Harborough Town vs Hereford Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - North | Brackley Town | Harborough Town | 05.09.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League - North | Harborough Town | Marine | 31.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| National League - North | Hednesford Town | Harborough Town | 28.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| National League - North | Harborough Town | Darlington 1883 | 22.08.2026 | 4-2 |
| National League - North | Oxford City | Harborough Town | 18.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| National League - North | Harborough Town | Morecambe | 15.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League - North | King's Lynn Town | Harborough Town | 08.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Quorn | Harborough Town | 25.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Real Bedford | Harborough Town | 11.07.2026 | 4-4 |
| Non League Premier - Southern Central | Stamford | Harborough Town | 25.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - North | Hereford | Spennymoor Town | 05.09.2026 | 2-1 |
| National League - North | Southport | Hereford | 31.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| National League - North | Hereford | Chester | 29.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| National League - North | Worksop Town | Hereford | 22.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| National League - North | Hereford | Radcliffe | 18.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| National League - North | Hereford | Marine | 15.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League - North | Buxton | Hereford | 08.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bromsgrove Sporting | Hereford | 01.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hereford | Shrewsbury | 28.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hereford | Solihull Moors | 25.07.2026 | 0-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Harborough Town VS Hereford
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Harborough Town vs Hereford
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Harborough Town vs Hereford
There's a real clash of ambitions brewing here. Harborough Town, the newly promoted side still finding their feet in the National League North, host a Hereford outfit that looks genuinely dangerous this season. This is the kind of fixture where reputations get made — or dented early.
Hereford arrive sitting second in the table with 16 points from seven games. That's a side in serious form. They've scored 12 goals and conceded just four, a defensive record that puts almost everyone else to shame at this level.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Harborough being plucky underdogs here. They've actually been competitive. Eleven points from seven games puts them ninth, and that 4-2 win over Darlington earlier in the season showed they can genuinely hurt teams. But the numbers don't lie — their defensive record of eight goals conceded compared to Hereford's four tells the real story.
Here's what you need to watch for. Hereford have been devastating on the road. That 3-0 win at Worksop is the kind of result that catches your eye. They press high, they transition quickly, and they punish teams who give them space behind the defensive line. Harborough, at home, tend to open up more — and that could play right into Hereford's hands.
The surprising detail here? Harborough have averaged over 2.5 goals in their home league games this season. Combined with Hereford's attacking output, the goals market looks genuinely interesting. I'd be backing both teams to score AND over 2.5 goals. The value is absolutely there at the standard odds for that market.
Hereford's Harley Hamilton and Keenan Quansah are names to remember. Both got on the scoresheet last time out. If either starts, back one of them for anytime scorer — that's my specific tip for the bold bettors reading this.
My prediction? Hereford win this 2-1. They're the better side right now, their defensive structure is superior, and road form like theirs doesn't happen by accident. The 3.00 on offer for a Hereford win looks like genuine value given how this season is shaping up for them.
Saturday could be the day Hereford announce themselves as genuine title contenders. I wouldn't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Obeng | England | 30 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| D. Agbenu | England | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Gyamfi | Ghana | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| R. Hoenes | England | 34 | Midfielder | 173 cm | n/a |
| J. Carey | England | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| I. Bazeley-Graham | England | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| F. Robinson | England | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Rose | England | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Gary Mulligan | Republic of Ireland | 41 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Burgess | Bermuda | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| T. Daire | England | 30 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| R. O'Sullivan | England | 25 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Walsh | England | n/a | Midfielder | 175 cm | n/a |
| B. Starkie | Tanzania | 24 | Midfielder | 178 cm | n/a |
| B. Stephens | England | 29 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 60 kg |
| K. Tonga | England | 29 | Midfielder | 182 cm | n/a |
| C. Kennedy | England | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Inman | England | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Jake Duffy | England | 38 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Crawford | England | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Tanor | Ghana | 28 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 65 kg |
| C. Stanley | England | 24 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 66 kg |
| R. Hall | England | 33 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Paul Michael Downing | England | 34 | Defender | 185 cm | 79 kg |
| J. Cranston | Wales | 32 | Defender | 180 cm | 89 kg |
| S. Sterry | England | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| C. Pond | England | 30 | Goalkeeper | 189 cm | n/a |
| N. Cameron | England | 34 | Defender | 188 cm | 78 kg |
| A. Walby | England | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Lyden | Australia | 30 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 70 kg |
| O. Southern | England | 24 | Defender | 182 cm | n/a |
| A. Williams | England | 40 | Attacker | 188 cm | 68 kg |
| A. Rose | Jamaica | 27 | Attacker | 175 cm | 68 kg |
| A. Rooney | Republic of Ireland | 38 | Attacker | 178 cm | 83 kg |
| M. Gibson | England | 28 | Attacker | 178 cm | 75 kg |
| T. Deacon | England | 28 | Attacker | 188 cm | n/a |
| J. Cowley | England | 30 | Attacker | 183 cm | n/a |
| Áurio Teixeira | Angola | 23 | Midfielder | 166 cm | n/a |
| D. Mitchell | England | 20 | Midfielder | 171 cm | n/a |
| C. Matwasa | England | 27 | Midfielder | 169 cm | n/a |
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