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Hereford

Edgar Street

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Capacity: 5,250 (Seats 1,761)
Club Nickname: Bulls or Whites
Year Opened: 1924*
Pitch Size: 114 x 76 yards
Address: Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JU
Phone: 01432 268 257
Pitch Type: Grass
Undersoil Heating: No
Home Kit: White and Black
Last Update: August 14, 2025

Segregation is normally in force for most games at Edgar Street. Away fans are housed on one side of the Len Weston Stand at one side of the pitch.

This stand has an upper tier of seating that overhangs a lower tier of terracing.

The views from this are a bit mixed as there is an annoying (but necessary) guardrail running along the front of the seated section, which could impede your view from the lower row of seats. Also, it is quite hard at times to see the near touchline. On the lower terrace, there is a row of concrete pillars running across the middle, which could cause problems if there is a large away following.

The entrance to the away section is to be found at the corner of Edgar Street and Blackfriars Street. The facilities within the ground are pretty basic but adequate.

Hereford F.C., often called The Bulls or The Whites, have a rich list of chants, thanks to having one of the most active fanbases in the division. Some of these chants can be traced back to the legacy club, Hereford United.

  • Aye Oh Hereford
  • We Love You Hereford

Well, there is an old saying that ‘they don’t make like them like this anymore,’ and that is certainly the case with Edgar Street. From the large chunky floodlights to the semi-circular terraces, the ground is certainly ‘old school.’ But it is a proper old-fashioned football ground that is both unique and memorable.

Since the Club’s formation as a fan-owned club in 2015 (following the demise of Hereford United), a lot of effort has been put into bringing the facilities up to scratch and brightening up the look of the ground.

On one side is the Merton Stand, which is a covered, single-tiered, all-seated stand. It has an unusual look as the seating area is raised above pitch level, meaning that supporters need to climb a small staircase to enter it. Opened in 1968, it has a capacity of around 1800 and serves as the Main Stand at Edgar Street, as it contains the dressing rooms, corporate facilities, club offices and has the team dugouts located out front.

Opposite is the Len Weston Stand, which is a strange-looking covered, two-tiered affair. The upper tier, which is all seated, with five rows of seats, directly overhangs the lower terrace, which has several large supporting pillars. Named after a former President of the Club, it is located very close to the main A49 road that runs behind.

The home end, the Meadow Terrace, is a classic-looking, partly covered (to the rear) stand. This stand is semi-circular in shape, going out around the back of the goal and has several supporting pillars.

The opposite is the Blackfriars End, another partly covered terrace, with a similar shape. However, due to safety concerns, this stand has been closed for many years. In 2023, the club announced that the stand would be redeveloped with demolition pencilled in for summer 2024.

There is a club bar at the ground itself called Radfords. This is open before and after the game and normally welcomes away fans, except for certain high-profile fixtures. Pubs nearby include:

  • Beer in Hand – 136 Eign St, Hereford HR4 0AP
  • Imperial Inn – 31 Widemarsh St, Hereford HR4 9EA
  • The Queens Arms – 4-5 Broad St, Hereford HR4 9AP

By car

Hereford Railway Station is located around three-quarters of a mile away from Edgar Street, or a 15-minute walk. It is served by trains from Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central.

By car

From The North

Leave the M5 at Junction 8 and take the M50 towards South Wales. Leave the M50 at Junction 2 and take the A417 towards Ledbury and then the A438 towards Hereford. Keep on the A438 into Hereford and after passing the Victory pub on the left, bear right onto the inner ring road that goes around the town centre. At the large roundabout, turn right (by Debenhams) onto Edgar Street (A49) and then right again into Blackfriars Street for the ground. The car park entrance is on the left.

From the South and London

Exit the M4 at junction 15 and take the A417 to Gloucester. Then follow the A49 to Ross-on-Wye and onto Hereford. After passing over the River Wye, you will reach a large roundabout, where (keeping Debenham on your right) you go straight ahead into Edgar Street. Take Blackfriars Street (right) immediately before the football stadium. Turn left for parking.

From the South West

Leave the M5 at Junction 18a and take the M49. Join the M4 at junction 22 and turn left over the New Severn Bridge. At junction 24, take the A449 and follow until the Raglan roundabout. Take the Monmouth (A49 east) road and follow through the first roundabout. At the next roundabout, take the A4137. Join the A49 (left) and follow the signs for Hereford.

After passing over the River Wye, you will reach a large roundabout, where (keeping Debenham on your right) you go straight ahead into Edgar Street. Take Blackfriars Street (right) immediately before the football stadium. Turn left for parking.

Where to park your car near Edgar Street

There is a large pay and display car park at the ground, while across from the entrance to the away section is the Old Market Multistorey car park.

On nearby Widemarsh Street (at the end of Blackfriars Street) is the St Thomas Cantilupe Primary School, which offers parking for a small fee on Saturdays.

Hereford F.C. currently play in the National League North, and with that comes both competition-based and local football rivalry. So, who are the main Hereford F.C. rivals?

Kidderminster Harriers and Gloucester City are currently the main rivals of Hereford F.C. These encounters often carry extra tension due to geographic proximity and shared league history.

Shrewsbury Town are also regarded as local rivals of Hereford F.C. However, meetings between Hereford and The Shrews have been rare because of league differences.

Other notable minor local rivals of Hereford F.C. are:

  • Cheltenham Town
  • Newport County
  • Worcester City
  • Telford United
  • Forest Green Rovers

Record Attendance
For Hereford FC:
4,712 v AFC Telford United
FA Cup 1st Round, 4th November 2017.

For Hereford United at Edgar Street:
18,114 v Sheffield Wednesday
FA Cup 3rd Round, January 4th, 1958.

Average Attendances

2023-2024: 2,599 (National League North)
2022-2023: 1,865 (National League North)
2021-2022: 1,801 (National League North)
2020-2021: N/A (Covid)
2019-2020: 1,224 (National League North)
2018-2019: 2,353 (National League North)
2017-2018: 2,553 (Southern Premier League)

Hereford F.C. tickets are available online and at the ticket shop. To book your tickets online, visit the Hereford F.C. website and choose either season or match tickets.

You can also book hospitality tickets to experience VIP treatment at Edgar Street stadium on matchdays.

Ticket prices may also vary from one stadium stand to another, and also depend on whether you are seated or standing at the stadium.

You will also pay less when you buy advanced Hereford F.C. tickets. The average price for single-match tickets at Hereford F.C. stadium during the 2025/26 season is as follows for different age categories.

  • Adults: £17.50
  • Concessions: £17.50
  • U-21s: £9
  • U-16s: £4.50

Matchday Programme Price: £3

Ground Layout

Ground Layout of Hereford

Reviews

Avatar of Jon Landers (York City) Jon Landers (York City)

Hereford v York City
National League North
Saturday 1st September 2018, 3pm
Jon Landers (York City)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Edgar Street Ground?
 
My first time at Edgar Street.the iconic location recalling their exploits against Newcastle United in 1972.
 
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
 
A five-hour drive from Northallerton in North Yorkshire including a 30 minute breakfast stop and a 30 minute snarl up on the M18. The Edgar Street Ground and easy to find and parked at The Courtyard Arts Centre, two minutes away. Parking was £3.20 for 12 hours which was a tad reasonable!
 
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
 
Fuelled up at Sainsburys and called into the Cider Museum next door. Didn’t do the tour but had a coffee and cake in the cafe and checked out the shop. Staff friendly enough but there was a hint of League of Gentlemen about the place ie a local shop for local people! Home fans were personable, at this level we all share the same macabre sense of humour – it’s the hope that kills you.
 
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Edgar Street?
 
As a fifty-something year old, I yearn for decrepit grounds and the freedom to stand. Edgar Street like Bootham Crescent, Boston United and Stockport County ticks all the boxes. Unique floodlights stand out on the horizon as you approach and the ground is definitely from a bygone era which makes it all the more attractive. York fans were housed in Block E of the Len Weston Stand. The stand has steeply pitched seats above a standing terrace. We chose to sit down. There are only four rows of seats A to D. It os best sit on row A where there is more leg room and a good view. If you sit higher up the view of the touchline below diminishes. The terrace below has several large concrete pillars which obstruct your view depending on your position.
 
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
 
The facilities in the away section to be generous were spartan. The refreshment kiosk was a small one-man shed serving pies, confectionery, hot drinks and soft drinks. The toilets were similarly minimalist but typical of Old Grounds and merely add to their charm. The game ended one each. York took the lead in the first half but were pegged back in the second. Both teams had several further chances but ultimately a draw was a fair result. The atmosphere was subdued for the most part 196 York fans in a crowd of 2558 made their presence felt. The only niggle of the day was a jobsworth Steward in the seats telling a group of four 60 years plus men to sit down. It was 30 minutes before kick off and they like me had spent five hours in a car so were enjoying a cup of tea stood chatting and stretching their legs. Needless to say they rounded on him and he came out with the old chestnut – I was only obeying orders – it was pointed out to him in no uncertain terms that the World had heard that one before at the Nuremberg Trials.
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Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
 
Absolutely no problem came out of the Car Park turned left onto the A49 and headed away to the M5 north. We stayed overnight at the Bromsgrove Holiday Inn.
 
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
 
Beautiful weather an entertaining game in a classic Ground. Sadly the famous tree with the fan perched in it from that famous 1972 encounter is long gone but the spirit of those times lives on at Edgar Street. The only negative as mentioned previously was the misjudged and ultimately pointless attempt at officialdom by the Steward.
Avatar of John Hague (Blyth Spartans) John Hague (Blyth Spartans)

Hereford v Blyth Spartans
National League North
Saturday 4th August 2018, 3pm
John Hague (Blyth Spartans fan)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Edgar Street Ground?
 
It was the first game of the season, an awayday with Blyth to a classic lower league ground, terracing and four proper corner floodlight pylons… what's not to look forward to? It was also our talisman, Robbie Dale's 600th appearance for Blyth.
 
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
 
Dave drove from Leicester and having relatives close to Edgar Street it was a doddle really. We got parked up the Merton Meadow Car Park and paid our £5.
 
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
 
Thanks to this guide our first job was to get tickets followed by a trip to the club shop for a pin badge. The selection was poor but the staff helpfully told us about the badge man outside. Tickets and pins secured, we headed off to the Beer in Hand pub. A real gem with the best pub toilets I've ever been to. Friendly staff and friendly supporters, we met a couple of lads who were up from Bristol and a mate of theirs who lives in Hereford who were planning to join us in the away section.
 
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Edgar Street Ground?
 
Apart from the closed terrace at the Blackfriars End, it's a true gem. Lovingly stuck in a 1970s time warp and all the better for it. I instantly fell in love with the place. The away section has some fantastic concrete pillars to obscure your view… I'm only half joking when I say 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' as the problems with the ground are what makes it so charming. The home terrace was packed and I bet it's a great place to watch Hereford from.
 
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
 
Having only brought in a centre-back and midfielder on Friday, both of whom started it was always going to be tough. I also can't understand why Blyth didn't stay over on the Friday night. We looked like we'd been on a bus for hours. It wasn't too long before all our hopes were brought into sharp focus. Still at times we out-sang the home support and of course, we've got John The Toaster. The food really did let Hereford down. Until just before halftime all there was were hotdogs… and no onions either. The shack did get about 10 pies later but these were quickly snaffled. What was ludicrous was the only bloke serving had to shut up before halftime to go and get more hotdogs. Come on Hereford, sort it out.
 
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
 
The traffic lights outside the car park seemed to be sequenced to cause maximum disruption to traffic but once through there it was easy getting out of the city.
 
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
 
A disappointing start to our season, we already knew it was going to be tough but the 3-0 defeat sharpened our perspectives. Having said that I no longer dwell for long on defeats and I thoroughly enjoyed my Saturday.
Avatar of Andy Munsley (Cardiff City) Andy Munsley (Cardiff City)

Hereford v Cardiff City
Pre-Season Friendly
Saturday 28th July 2018, 3pm
Andy Munsley (Cardiff City fan)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Edgar Street Ground?
 
I always used to enjoy our visits to Hereford back in the 1990's and at one point we had quite a rivalry back when we were in the same division.
 
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
 
I took the train from Cardiff. The Edgar Street ground is a short ten minute walk from Hereford Railway Station, though they've built a new road since we last played there, which I found confusing.
 
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
 
My wife and I visited the local Wetherspoons The King's Fee for a meal. We saw one or two home fans but, this being a pre-season friendly, there didn't seem to be too many about on the walk to the ground.
 
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Edgar Street?
 
It was like going back in time! Apart from a few cosmetics changes, Edgar Street looks exactly as I remember it form 20 years ago. The only difference is that the old away end is now closed so we were housed in the terrace on one side.
 
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
 
As our first team were playing another friendly elsewhere, the Cardiff team was mainly youngsters with one or two of the first team squad turning out as well. Hereford were competitive particularly in the first half but once we scored the gulf in class soon became apparent and we ran out comfortable 3-0 winners. Having already eaten, we didn't have any refreshments at the game so I can't comment on the food.
 
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
 
We had a leisurely walk back the station and caught the train back to Cardiff.
 
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
 
All in all, a very pleasant trip, though given the historical rivalry I'm not sure it would be quite so pleasant had this been a competitive game!