PICKERING Town’s win over promotion rivals Handsworth Parramore was marred by injury to Ged Dalton.

The former Carlisle United and Blyth midfielder, 26, was taken to hospital with a suspected broken rib after an ugly collision with an opposition player.

Goals from Joe Danby and Ryan Blott secured a 2-0 win for the Pikes who have now won 12 of their last 14 games in all competitions.

Hemsworth are next on the agenda tomorrow in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.