SAM PEARSON scored six goals as Wellington took full advantage of a limited fixture list to move three points clear in the Zzoomm Herefordshire League Premier Division summit with an emphatic 11-0 victory over Tenbury United.
With the Kensal Ground frozen due to the recent freezing temperatures, the match was moved to the SSAFA County Ground, where there were no such issues with the artificial surface.
Pearson steered Wellington into an early 2-0 lead before Wilf Munn extended the advantage from the penalty spot.
There was still time for captain Zac Brimble to add a fourth goal prior to the half-time whistle being sounded by match referee, and BBC Midlands Today sports presenter, Dan Pallett.
Pearson completed his treble after the interval before Freddie Fox made it 6-0 to the Tangerines.
Alex Lancett extended the lead before Pearson scored his fourth of the afternoon.
Former Lads Club player Will Loughman added his name to the score sheet before Pearson completed the scoring with two further goals which saw the former Hereford Pegasus striker conclude the match with a double hat-trick.
Hereford Pegasus Reserves also took advantage of the artificial surface at the KGD Stadium to record a fourth league victory of the season.
Ben Tootell, Charlie Greenhouse and Oliver Desborough all netted for Pegasus, while Josh Bowen scored for the visitors.
Division One league leaders Welland extended their lead to four points with a 4-1 victory against Bartestree.
Leominster Town held title hopefuls Wellington Colts to a 2-2 draw at the Bridge Street Sports Centre thanks to goals from Ryan Botwood and Connor Bufton.
Elsewhere Shobdon played out an eight-goal thriller against Holme Lacy Reserves which ended 4-4.
Division Two promotion chasers AFC Worcester continued their momentum with a 10-1 victory against Leominster Town Colts.
Meanwhile, Hinton Reserves shared the points after a 2-2 draw with Tenbury United Colts.
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