The 1981–82 season was the 53rd season of competitive football played by Hereford United Football Club and their 10th in the Football League. The club competed in Division Four, as well as the Milk Cup, FA Cup and Welsh Cup.
Summary.
This was something of a season of two halves for Hereford. A harsh winter caused a succession of postponements, leaving them without a league fixture between the start of December and the end of January, at which point they had three wins from 18 matches and were hovering just above the re-election zone. After only one win in the next six, victory over Northampton Town (ending a run of 11 without a win in the league at home) triggered a marked 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.
Squad.
"Players who made one appearance or more for Hereford United F.C. during the 1981-82 season"