Joe Taylor, a forward for Lincoln City, earned his first hat-trick in his professional career as the team crushed Bristol Rovers 5-0 at the LNER Stadium in League One on Saturday.
In the 19th minute, the 21-year-old nodded home Lasse Sorensen’s cross to score his third goal of the game after witnessing Paudie O’Connor break the deadlock. Four minutes later, he doubled his total, and early in the second half, he finished his treble with a clever finish over the advancing goalie.
Taylor, who earlier in the season scored 12 goals in 25 games for Colchester United, is now the top scorer for both of the teams to which he has been loaned this season after tallying six goals in his last three games for the Imps, for a total of eight goals and a combined total of 20 for both teams. Michael Skubala, the Imps boss, stated: “It was great to score five goals.
All I want is for people to score goals and be in the correct spots. Joe came here because he is always becoming better, and it is obvious that he poses a serious threat to anyone.”
Barnsley’s John McAtee, a fellow striker, couldn’t increase his goal count of 11 for the team during their Saturday match, resulting in a goalless draw against Cheltenham Town in League One. Goalkeeper Jack Walton has called upon Dundee United supporters to maintain their support for the team following a 3-1 loss to Dunfermline in the Scottish Championship last Friday. The Tannadice Park club currently leads only on goal difference from Raith Rovers after losing three out of their last six league matches. Walton conveyed to The Courier Evening Telegraph, “We would have preferred to secure a win and extend our lead by four points, but unfortunately, we couldn’t capitalize on that opportunity – I understand the frustration among the fans.” He continued, “We recognize our standards and what we’ve achieved for most of this season, but regrettably, we didn’t live up to them. The first half proved detrimental. Recovering from a 2-0 deficit is challenging. Nevertheless, we rely on our fans. Their support greatly motivates and drives us forward. The competition remains tight, and it’s imperative that we fulfill our responsibilities.”
Meanwhile, Woking’s Town attacker, Jayden Luker, played a pivotal role in securing a 1-0 triumph over Barnet in the National League, marking the team’s fourth victory in five matches. Luker, actively involved throughout the game, narrowly missed a scoring opportunity in the first half with a volley that veered wide. Later, his shot was blocked on the 61st minute, leading to Kevin Berkoe’s decisive goal. Dion Pereira, a winger, contributed 88 minutes for Dagenham & Redbridge in their convincing 4-1 win against Maidenhead United in the National League.
In other matches, Millar Matthews-Lewis commenced as Farnborough secured their fourth consecutive win in the National League South by defeating Aveley 3-1. Aidan Francis-Clarke and Jake Burger represented St Albans City in their 2-1 home loss to Truro City in the National League South. Goalkeeper Jameson Horlick started for Dorchester Town, aiding the team’s unbeaten Southern Premier League South run with a 4-3 victory against Beaconsfield Town. Jacob Pinnington and Josh Allen featured in AFC Sudbury’s 1-0 defeat to Kettering Town, while Jack Bateson began the match and Oli Lynch was among the substitutes as Hitchin Town suffered a 3-0 loss at Leamington in the same division.
