HEREFORD FC have confirmed plans to install a new drainage system beneath the MandM Edgar Street Stadium pitch this summer.

The works are scheduled to take place during the close season, with the club targeting completion ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The upgrade follows a challenging winter period, where persistent poor weather and an inadequate drainage system led to several postponed fixtures.

England international Jarrod Bowen has pledged financial support towards the project, describing it as a chance to give back to both the club and the wider community.

"I'm delighted to announce that after lengthy and numerous discussions with club officials at Hereford FC (United), along with the founding shareholders of the club I will be contributing towards much needed maintenance on the hallowed turf at Edgar Street. The planned works are set to begin in the off season and will be completed in time for the 2026/27 season.

"The substantial period of poor weather this winter and the poor drainage issues with the pitch which has resulted in numerous postponements has caused the groundsman (my Uncle Ben) this season a serious challenge.

"Not only is it important for Hereford FC to be playing consistent home games on a well maintained surface at Edgar Street but for me it's also vitally important for the youth of Herefordshire to play their traditional finals on the pitch.

"I've been lucky enough to have played on the pitch as a junior in these finals and as a senior player at the very start of my professional career, but it was those moments as a child that still hold fondest memories for me and the family.

"I feel it's a fantastic opportunity for myself to give something back to not only the club but the community that gave me an opportunity within football.