HEREFORD United will strive for an injury-free encounter with Accrington Stanley tomorrow before their second consecutive play-off challenge.

Graham Turner's side host the Lancashire outfit, who boast recently departed United striker David Brown among their ranks, knowing their Nationwide Conference top-five place is well and truly secure.

The Bulls seem assured of finishing third at best after Tuesday's battling 1-1 draw at Woking, a point earned courtesy of an 82nd-minute Danny Carey-Bertram strike which was cancelled out late on.

A combination of results could see Hereford slip to fourth or fifth but that looks unlikely due to the club's superior goal difference over fellow play-off contenders.

Morecambe and Aldershot both trail Hereford by three points entering the final league weekend of term but their respective goal differences are eight and 13 goals worse off.

Turner will have his eyes set on second place and overtaking Carlisle United who entertain Exeter City without suspended duo Tom Cowan and Danny Livesey.

If results go favourably for United, they will travel away for the first leg of the play-off semi-final on Monday, May 2, before a return to headquarters for the second leg on Friday, May 6.

Although the play-off format is designed to favour sides finishing second or third, Turner believes there is no distinct advantage taking into account last season's heartbreak when Aldershot dumped United out at Edgar Street on penalties.

Midfielder Danny Williams is still a doubt with an ankle injury although Craig Stanley (groin) is likely to return after being rested for the Woking fixture.

Forward men Leroy Williams and Lee Mills were subs at the Kingfield Stadium but both could start if Turner opts to rest first-choice strike pairing Adam Stansfield or Danny Carey-Bertram.

Midfielder Ged Brannan returns after a one-match suspension for the Reds who have been reduced to 10 men on their previous two games at Edgar Street.

Earlier this season, the Bulls lost the reverse fixture 2-1 at the Interlink Express Stadium before gaining revenge with a 4-0 FA Trophy replay win.

Meanwhile, Hereford's mixture of youngsters and triallists carried too much firepower for near neighbours Kington Town as they moved into the final of the Herefordshire Senior Cup with a 4-1 win.

Pacy and persistent forward Daniel Lennon bagged two with Andy Williams and Stuart Bridges adding single strikes, while Danny Hill replied for Kington in front of 259 fans last night.