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WILL HAWES bagged a hat-trick as Slimbridge continued their unbeaten run in pre-season, defeating BetVictor Southern Premier South side Weston-super-Mare, writes Rob Peck.

Earlier, Ben Whitehead had given the Seagulls a second-minute lead, but the Swans netted parity when Hawes fired home from a Jack Horrell assist. Hawes bagged his second with a glancing header from another Horrell cross. The one-man show continued when the former Shortwood striker bagged a first-half treble with a sumptuous lob from 25 yards.

Scott Bartlett's Weston upped their game after the break, but found Slimbridge keeper Lewis Adams in top form. Weston bagged a late consolation when former Forest Green striker Issac Pearce fed Sam Hendy who fired beyond sub keeper Joe Wright from close range.

Slimbridge: Adams, Letori, Roach, Ford, White, C Turner, Invernizzi, D Turner, Hawes, Horrell, M Turner

Subs: Thwaite, Ponting, Nesbeth, Chambers, Smith, Beckinsale, Martin, Wright(GK)

Attendance: 106.

Slimbridge have added former Fairford Town defender Aaron Nesbeth to their squad. Meanwhile, Jamie Martin returns to the club for his tenth season, currently third in the all-time scoring list with 79 goals from 322 games.

Slimbridge travel to Hellenic League Longlevens tonight, (Tuesday, 745pm.) The Swans complete their pre-season schedule at Brimscombe on Friday, 7.45pm.