After a run of five consecutive wins, Scunthorpe United are now brimming with confidence. Memories of that slightly shaky start to the season have all but been erased now; and the team has started to launch an assault on the summit of the League One table.

This Saturday, the Iron will take on Hereford United, and the intention will almost certainly be to take three points via Nigel Adkins brand of attacking football. But despite Hereford's disappointing start to the season, United will know that they face a potential 'banana skin' of an encounter.

And if United were to depart from the match empty handed, it would not be the first time that they were to leave Edgar Street with a disappointing result in recent times. In late 2005, the Iron visited non-league Hereford in the quarter-finals of the LDV Vans Cup (Northern Section) with high hopes of reaching the final - only to be defeated 2-0.

And with the Bulls gaining two promotions in the last three seasons, United are certainly not complacent going into this game. Speaking after last weekends win over Carlisle, Paul Hayes declared Hereford to be "a horrible place to go to".

So far this season, Hereford have gained four points from their opening six games. They are currently propping up the League One table in 24^th position. In their last match, they were defeated 1-0 by Southend at Roots Hall. Their only league win this season came against Crewe Alexandra, one week after they had lost 6-1 at Bristol Rovers.

But don't be fooled. Hereford are not a team that just give up, and certainly should not be disregarded just yet. Their team spirit has been shown to be in abundance over the last few seasons, and when the chips are down - they perform.

For instance, despite starting the campaign amongst the bookmakers tipped relegation contenders, they gained promotion from League 2 last season. And in 2006, they won the Conference play-off final 3-2, twice coming from behind.

Key players for the Whites include top-scorer Bradley Hudson-Odoi (who has three goals to his name this season), former Iron loanee Steve Guinan, and on-loan keeper' Darren Randolph.

They are managed by Graham Tuner, who after Sir Alex Ferguson, is the second longest serving manager in the England. His tenure has lasted thirteen years thus far, and has included only two signings for transfer fees - depicting the superb job he has done on a limited budget. Since 1998, when Hereford were cash-strapped, Turner has also been chairman of the club.

Scunthorpe manager Nigel Adkins has the type of selection headache that he wants to have for Saturday's game. Last time out, Matt Sparrow, Martyn Woolford and Izzy Iriekpen all showed that they want a place in the starting X1 through their impressive performances after coming on as substitutes.

The game will kick-off at 3pm, and tickets will cost at most £16 for away supporters. The supporters coach will cost £21 for non-members, and £20 for members.