At the start of the 2010–11 season, Hammill started the season well he scored four goals in the first nine matches against Bristol City, Middlesbrough, Leeds United (which he also has a hat-trick assist during the match) and Derby County. Hammill then provided a double assist on 16 October 2010, in a 3–1 win over Nottingham Forest. Hammill added four more goals against Hull City, Preston North End, Portsmouth and Burnley. By the first half of the season, Hammill scored eight times in twenty–five appearance for the club, which he describe the 2010–11 season as a best season as professional.