MELKSHAM Town are up to sixth in the Toolstation League Premier Division after Dan Kovacs' hat-trick saw off Slimbridge last night.

The Melksham striker found the net three times to take his tally for the season to 19 goals, with Darren Perrin's men now level on points with fifth-placed Willand Rovers.

Melksham make the long trip to Devon next weekend to take on Buckland Athletic.

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