HEREFORD United and MK Dons failed to conjure up a first-half goal in a League 1 clash which had 'end-of-season' written all over it.

Hereford were the first on to the attack and forced a corner after just two minutes, although Pugh’s cross came to nothing.

The on-loan Shrewsbury man was involved again two minutes later when Hereford had a good chance to take the lead.

Pugh made good ground down the left and his dangerous cross reached fellow-loanee Jennison Myrie-Williams.

The Bristol City man brought the ball under control and fired in a fierce shot which was confidently gathered by Willie Gueret.

Dons, who had made some changes from their full-strength side, took until 17 minutes had elapsed to provide their first threat.

A loose pass from Ben Smith on the edge of the area was picked up by Shaun Cummings who drilled a 20-yard shot wide of the target.

Chances continued, however, to be few and far between at both ends with few dangerous crosses or killer passes to provide goalscoring opportunities.