UNBEATEN Wigginton are the early leaders of John Smith's Sunday League first division after a Matthews hat-trick helped them to a 6-2 win at Ainsty FC.

Hounds are the other side in the top-flight with two wins from two after they won 4-1 at New Earswick with Jackson netting twice.

Neil Ducey scored four times, but still ended on the losing side as Pack of Cards went down 7-5 at home to Nestl Rowntree. Wain also bagged a treble for 'Trees.

John Hardcastle gave Pocklington a first-half lead at Severus SC, only for Jones to equalise after the break. A frantic finish saw Gargett restore the visitors' lead with two minutes to go, only for Jones to rescue a point for Severus 60 seconds later.

Volunteers fell behind to a David Allison strike at Marcia, but goals from Carter and a superb header from Lee Bond saw them take the points.

A Chris Harkin hat-trick helped Selby Olympia to top spot in division two after their 5-2 win over Derwent Arms.

Derwent United picked up their second win, with Wilford scoring a hat-trick in their 4-0 victory against Blacksmiths Arms.

Clamp scored twice and Moore got the other as Thorpe United won 3-1 at Shipton.

Acomb SC, who are finding life tough since promotion, lost 3-0 at home to ten-man FC Magnet. Goals from Wilson (2) and Fenton setteld the tie.

Dave Clark scored twice as The Mount opened their campaign with a 3-2 win at Carlton.

Nestl Flag got off to a flying start in their third division match against Copmanthorpe.

Two second-half strikes from Gatenby saw Nestl top the pile with a 3-1 win.

After an even first half which saw Wigginton GH and Hemingbrough level at 2-2, goals from Alcock and Dix secured Wigginton the points.

Steve Hudson scored four times as Beeswing won 5-4 at Bishopthorpe and James Barrick netted both goals for Black Bull as they beat Bridge Colts 2-1.

In division four, Lee Bartlett gave Volunteers Reserves a first-half lead at Burnholme SC, but a string of saves from the home side's 'keeper, Boynton, and goals from Thomas (2) and Foster saw them take all three points, 3-1.

Goals from Cross, Franks, Smith and Shepherd saw Opticare win 4-0 at Wilberfoss.

Joe Smart notched a hat-trick as St Clements hit seven at Inland Revenue, Edwards and Ingram scoring for the home side.

Goals from Kennelly and Hufton gave Acomb Celtic a 2-0 half-time lead at Fulford, but the home side rallied in the second period to take a share of the points with goals from Simpson and Gomm.

Raskelf beat Old Grey Mare 4-2.

Heslington go top of division five with a 2-1 win over Northern Wall.

Kings Arms got off to a winning start with a 2-1 win at the Plough courtesy of goals from Sorby and Guppy.

Gofton and Murphy were the scorers as Heworth beat Wanderers 2-1 and Hanson notched two as Barlby won 4-1 against CPP.

In a fiery encounter at Burton Green, honours ended even after a 2-2 draw between Burton Stone and Bootham Tavern.

Selby Olympia Reserves lead the way in division six after an 8-2 win at Pocklington Rangers, Jordan Lindley netting a hat-trick.

Bay Horse (Tadcaster) are hot on their heels after beating Cross Keys 7-0, Sebine, Nicholls and Davis each scoring twice.

Yeowart and Robinson scored three apiece as F1 Racing cut loose in the second half to record an 8-2 win over Edinburgh Arms.

Bradley and Ellis each scored two as Black Swan won 5-2 at Hazelwoods and Tom Close scored all three as Skelton drew 3-3 with Pickering LB, for whom Omruti scored twice.

All clubs are reminded that the next league meeting is at New Earswick Bowls Club on September 26 at 8pm. All clubs to attend.

Updated: 11:45 Friday, September 20, 2002