This is how close celebrating Bulls fans' joy could have turned to despair

Max Hunt clears the ball off the line to deny Curzon Ashton a dramatic win. Picture: Alfreton Town's YouTube channel. 

Millimetres. That's how close Hereford were in being relegated. 

When the full time whistle blew at Edgar Street on Saturday, hundreds of Bulls fans invaded the pitch, thinking that the draw the club had gained against Peterborough Sports was enough.

However, Curzon Ashton were still playing at Alfreton. Having trailed 3-0, the Tameside club clawed it back to 3-3 thanks to Tom Weston's equaliser in the 99th minute.

That was still not enough though as Curzon Ashton had to win. And they almost did. Within a minute, Max Hunt cleared the ball off the line before Adam Barton headed over.

If either of those efforts had gone in, they would have stayed up, and Hereford would instead have gone down. The highlights of the match can be found here. 

We Are All Family

A selection of 'family' pictures from Edgar Street last Saturday.

Harry Pell And Aaron Downes

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Downes Remembers 'Jamo'

During the players and staff walk around Edgar Street last Saturday, manager Aaron Downes hoisted the 'Jamo' flag into the air and went to meet his family.

Supporters And Players At The Meadow End

Some more pictures of the players and supporters at the Meadow End following Saturday's game against Peterborough Sports.

 

INTERVIEW | Mikey Lane

Mikey Lane spoke to Carson Wishart after Saturday's game with Peterborough Sports, click on the play button to hear his thoughts.

National North Play-Off Eliminators

National North League Play-Off Eliminator ties:

Tuesday 28th April

• Buxton v Scarborough Athletic

Wednesday 29th April

• Macclesfield FC v Chester FC  

Semi-Final – (Kidderminster Harriers v Eliminator B Winner) – Saturday 2 May – 12.30pm

Semi-Final – (South Shields v Eliminator A Winner) – Saturday 2 May – 4pm

Promotion Final – Saturday 9 May

National Leagues Ups And Downs

National League Promotion:

• Promoted to EFL2 as Champions: York City
• Play-off qualifiers: Rochdale, Carlisle United, Boreham Wood, Scunthorpe United, Southend United and Forest Green Rovers. Only Southend and Rochdale of this group were National League clubs last season, as Carlisle and FGR were in EFL2, whilst Boreham Wood and Scunthorpe United were in Step 2.
• Relegated: Truro City, Morecambe, Braintree Town, Brackley Town. Braintree were the only club of the four who had been in the division in 2024/25.

National League North:

• Champions: AFC Fylde
• Play-off qualifiers: South Shields, Kidderminster Harriers, Macclesfield FC, Buxton, Scarborough Athletic and Chester FC
• Relegated: Leamington, Peterborough Sports, Alfreton Town and Curzon Ashton

National League South:

• Champions: Worthing,
• Play-off qualifiers: Hornchurch, Torquay United, Dorking Wanderers, Hemel Hempstead Town, Weston-s-Mare and Maidenhead United
• Relegated: Eastbourne Borough, Enfield, Chippenham Town and Bath City.  

Daly In National North League Team Of The Week

 

Hereford winger Cormac Daly has been selected for the National North League team of the week.

Daly, who is on loan at Edgar Street, consistantly troubled the Peterborough Sports defence in the game between the two clubs last Saturday. 

Carson's Last Commentary At Edgar Street

BBC's Carson Wishart was in the commentary area for the last time at Edgar Street on Saturday.

In particular his commentary, assisted by Ben Goddard, of the penalty goal scored by Aaron Skinner last Tuesday against Marine will be remembered by many for a long time. Press the play button below to hear it unfold.

 

 

'My last-ever commentary notes on ⁦Hereford FC for their biggest game since re-birth.

Hoping to call home just one more win after an incredible season that I’ll never forget. 

I’m going to miss all the fantastic people I’ve met at Edgar Street. It’s been a bit emotional'

Hereford chairman Chris Ammonds noted:

'Thanks for your passionate commentaries and for covering even more miles than usual since your move.

 Good luck and hope to see you again at a game some time in the future.' 

Players Start Their Lap Of Honour

After a few minutes to clean up Hereford's squad re-appeared on the Edgar Street walking over towards the Len Weston Stand and onwards to the Meadow End.

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Supporters Thank Players After Draw With Peterborough Sports

A further selection of pictures showing supporters thanking the Hereford squad after they did enough against Peterborough Sports yesterday to avoid relegation.

Video From Yesterday At Edgar Street

 

GamingBlomp was back at Hereford yesterday for the vital game against Peterborough Sports.

HOW TENSE WAS THAT?! HEREFORD STAY UP IN LATE DRAMA! 

This is it, the final day of what has been one of the most depressing and stressful seasons of Hereford's short history. But unbelievably after beating Marine midweek, we go into the National League North conclusion with our fate in our own hands against already relegated Peterborough Sports. 

This is Hereford we are talking about though, and we never do things the easy way - Saturday was no different. Victory over Peterborough Sports would guarantee our place in the National League North for next season, while a defeat would see us relegated. A draw would put us at the mercy of the other results, and how dramatic was this one?! 

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOvvm2h-zPo 

 

Supporters Gathered On The Pitch Awaiting The Players

A second selection of pictures of Hereford supporters awaiting the players coming out on the pitch.