Royal Wootton Bassett Town's winless run stretched to eight games as Hereford Pegasus snatched a last minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw at the Gerard Buxton Sports Ground.

Jonny Aitkenhead's side have made a habit of failing to see games out during what has become a highly frustrating stretch of games to end their season.

From conceding last minute goals in defeats against champions Slimbridge and playoff bound Roman Glass St George to failing to hold out onto leads against Mangotsfield United and now Pegasus, Bassett have dropped a number of valuable points that mean the best finish they can hope for is the 15th place they currently occupy.

And to guarantee they don't slip down the table when the season ends next week, Bassett need Hallen to drop points in the two games in hand they have still to play.

Bassett led early against Pegasus courtesy of Ben Cleary's well taken 20th goal of the season. The Pegasus defence failed to deal with an Ollie Smith clearance, and Cleary took full advantage, taking one touch before lashing a low 20 yard drive into the bottom left corner.

However Pegasus were level within a minute as the visitors seized on a rare heavy touch from Harry Messenger, the ball being worked up to Harry Pitman who coolly swept home from just inside the area.

Rudi Hopkins forced a low save from Matthew Apperley before Jordan Williamson headed a corner narrowly over from close range as the teams went into the interval all square.

The first big chance of the second half fell to Pegasus Williamson whose curling effort was palmed over by Harrison Ellis.

But Bassett wound up going ahead when Finn Hopkins received a pass from brother Rudi and fired in on the turn.

And the hosts seemed destined to finally end their winless run.

They had opportunities to extend their lead, two of which fell to Freddie who Wyatt blazed over with just Apperley to beat before seeking the 'keeper parry a low effort around the post.

But it seemed as if Hopkins' goal was going to be the difference and enough to seal three points.

That was until stoppage time when Bassett failed to clear from an Apperley punt forward. The loose ball fell to Pitman who floated a pass into the area which defender Joe Davies - thrown forward late on - glanced into the net.

It was a sloppy, frustrating goal to concede - more so given the circumstances as Bassett once again let points slip out of their grasp.

Credit: Stuart Smedley
Last modified on Saturday 11th April 2026 at 22:16