MIDFIELDER Joe Connor hit a hat-trick as Pickering Town won 4-0 at Hallam last night.

Connor netted twice from the penalty spot and also fired in a free kick during the Northern Counties East League Premier Division clash as Pickering moved up to 11th in the table.

Town striker Mark Wood was fouled twice for Connor's two spot kicks and Tom Reid also netted.

Updated: 11:33 Thursday, September 25, 2003