HEREFORD United will welcome League 2 leaders Walsall in a test of their promotion credentials at Edgar Street on Saturday.

But the Bulls' hopes have been hit by the loss of Stuart Fleetwood, who is ruled out by a viral infection.

On the positive side, however, United, who are in ninth place in the table and just outside the play-offs, can welcome back loan players Neil MacKenzie and John Eustace. The pair were both forced to sit out last Saturday's FA Cup trip to Shrewsbury.

A large crowd is expected at Edgar Street tomorrow where Walsall will fancy their chances on a ground where they have not suffered a league defeat since 1978.