A harsh winter caused a succession of postponements which left them without a league fixture between the start of December and the end of January; at this point, they had won only three times in 18 matches, and one win in the next six left them hovering just above the re-election zone.
However, victory over Northampton Town (ending a run of 11 without a win in the league at home) kickstarted an improvement in results that saw Hereford climb the table to achieve a respectable finishing position of 10th.
Hereford also enjoyed a good run in the FA Cup, knocking out Third Division Southend United and Fulham, then disposing of Scunthorpe United after a replay.
Second Division Leicester City drew a five-figure gate to Edgar Street in the fourth round and edged through thanks to a goal from Larry May.
Leicester would go on to reach the semi-finals before losing to eventual winners Tottenham Hotspur.