A bizarre own goal allowed Hereford to pick up all three points yesterday against fellow promotion hopefuls Wycombe in a tight game which saw the Bulls edge closer to automatic promotion.

Hereford survived an onslaught of pressure from the visitors in the closing stages of the game as they pushed for an equaliser. In-form Bulls keeper Wayne Brown saved well from a vicious Stefen Oakes drive and Wycombe defender Leon Johnson hit the upright late on.

The first half saw both sides have chaces to take the lead with Theo Robinson twice going close for the home side. The deadlock was finally brokes though in the 70th minute when Hereford were awarded a free kick. Clint Easton’s delivery was met by Wycombe’s Russell Martin just inside his own penalty box. The right back was under no real pressure and had time and space to clear any danger but somehow directed it instead high over Wanderers keeper Fielding and into the roof of the net.

Anyone who saw the game would openly admit that the Bulls rode thier luck, but to get promoted you need a little luck. Wycombe contributed to a fascinating game of attacking football and look good for a playoff place.

Ultimately though Hereford came out on top and closed the gap on Peterborough who could only draw at home to struggling Notts County

Final score Hereford 1-0 Wycombe.

Attendance: 3126