Hereford United come under the spotlight tomorrow with arguably the pick of the FA Cup first round ties.

Their televised clash with Second Division table-toppers Wigan Athletic at Edgar Street (5.35) will once again give the Bulls a chance to operate their giant-killing skills which they have successfully employed down the years.

Cash-strapped United will pick up £100,000 from Sky, with another £20,000 at stake if they win the tie.

But Director of Football Graham Turner will be hoping his young side can use the match as a springboard to halt an alarming run of results which has seen them win just once in seven games.

Captain Ian Wright is relishing the arrival of the Latics and the cameras which have added an additional buzz to the affair.

"We're getting quite used to it after last year and the hype is certainly there because of Sky and it just adds to the occasion," he said.

"The FA Cup has always been special and for a lot of teams it is the chance to play against higher teams and show what you can do but to be honest I don't think there is a great deal of difference between the Second Division and the Conference."

Wright's knack for popping up with vital goals helped Hereford knock out Wrexham, also in front of the cameras, last season and the defender hopes that is a good omen as he and his team-mates look for a change of luck in front of goal.

However despite that dismal run Wright insists morale in the camp remains high and the prospect of taking on Wigan is one to look forward to.

"The results haven't been good but performance wise we have been playing quite well," he Wright.

"Things have just gone against us and we just need a change of luck. Wigan are doing well and I've seen them a few times on television but they are beatable - we don't have anything to fear.

"We can't wait to get into action, we're raring to go and it should be an exciting contest."

Only John Grant is unavailable but midfielder Ben Smith makes a welcome return after making his first appearance of the season as a substitute against Southport last week.

"It was a freak accident when he fell awkwardly and dislocated his shoulder and it's good to have him finally fit again," said Wright.

Wigan boss Paul Jewell is expecting a tough game. He said: "We can rest assured that Hereford will be right up for the game.

"We have had them watched and we are paying them all the respect we can. But I tend not to focus on the opposition, it's about our performance on the day."

If the match ends all square the replay will be at Wigan's JJB Stadium on Tuesday, November 26, kick off 7.45pm.

FORMCAST: Hereford to come unstuck 3-1.