Hereford United's poor away form continued as they slipped to a Nationwide Conference defeat at Huish Park on Tuesday.

But perhaps more alarming for boss Graham Turner and his side was the injury sustained by defender Ian Wright as early as the fourth minute.

Wright sustained a head injury while challenging for possession from a corner, and received treatment for several minutes before being taken to hospital. The injury will keep the United skipper out of Saturday's Conference visit to Southport.

And the Bulls could have done with Wright's presence when the home side took the lead after 26 minutes.

Steve Stott crossed into the box, keeper Mark Jones challenged Jason Eaton and the ball fell to Dave Piper, who steadied himself before firing a 12-yard drive into the back of the net.

There were few other chances in the first period, and it took Hereford 36 minutes before they got a sight of Tony Pennock's goal. Ian Rodgerson tested the former Edgar Street keeper with an 18-yard drive, which he saved well.

Hereford had more of the possession in the second half, but could not find a way through.

Gavin Williams caused Yeovil a number of problems down the right-hand side, but the Bulls could not turn their pressure into goals. Paul Sturgess also came close with a 25-yard free-kick, but his efforts went inches over Pennock's bar.

Hereford: Jones, Lane, Sturgess, Hanson, (sub Snape, 78 mins), Wright (sub James, 6 mins), Wall, Williams, Taylor, Elmes, Piearce, Rodgerson (sub Cotterill, 78 mins). Subs not used: Ruddall (gk) and Pendrey.

Attendance: 2,632.