 His first of six goals in the Third Division season came on 6 September, opening a 2–0 home win over Swansea City.He was given a rare start in that match as first-choice forward Kevin Gall was away with Wales under-21.On 14 June 2004, Stansfield returned to the Conference with Hereford United, signed by Graham Turner to replace their previous season's top scorer Steve Guinan, who had been sold to Cheltenham Town.