Lots of Shots at Edgar Street but Few on Target

Just five shots were on target at Edgar Street this afternoon but whereas Morecambe made their three count, Hereford didn't score with their two.

There were plenty of off-target shots with Hereford having 16 and Morecambe 11.

Possession was credited as 49% to Hereford and 51% to Morecambe.

Ben Smith was yellow carded for a reckless challenge.

Clint Easton received a seven for his efforts with all the other Hereford players a five or a six. For Morecambe Bentley was awarded a nine and Artell an eight.

The attendance of 3,058 with 108 from Morecambe was better than expected for a pre-Christmas Saturday. How much influence the extra ticket for season ticket holders made remains to be seen.

Hereford drop from second to fourth in the table after this afternoon's defeat:

1 Milton Keynes Dons 21 24 45
2 Peterborough 21 16 40
3 Darlington 19 24 39
4 Hereford 21 14 39
5 Rotherham 20 12 39
6 Chester 20 10 35
7 Chesterfield 20 12 34

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