Dereham Town 3–1 Hashtag United (28.08.2021)

Dereham Town 3–1 Hashtag United (28.08.2021) was HTU's third competitive fixture of 2021–22. An Isthmian League - North Division matchday two game, it took place on 28 August 2021 at Aldiss Park in Dereham, England.

Background
The two sides were off contrasting fortunes in the FA Cup preliminary round, as HTU fell to defeat to fellow tier eight team Ware while Dereham defeated ninth tier Cogenhoe United.

It was the first meeting between HTU and Dereham Town.

Pre-match
Anthony Page, Bradley Marriott, Steve Sheehan, Simon Peddie, Matthew Wooldridge, Joe Debell, Ross Gleed, Kiernan Hughes-Mason, Jake Lindsey and George Smith all kept their spots in Jay Devereux's starting eleven from the preceding match, meaning just one change was in order as Jesse Waller Lassen dropped out for Carlos Flood. New signing Iyiola Adebayo was named as one of five substitutes.

The match was not broadcast live, though highlights were uploaded to HTU's YouTube channel on 30 August 2021; with main commentator/presenter Spencer Owen and co-commentator/reporter Yani Ourabah. Dereham uploaded commentary-free highlights on 29 August 2021.

Summary
HTU took the lead in the 4th minute, as Jake Lindsey fired home on the turn from outside of the box. Robbie Linford equalised in the 43rd minute, having got on the end of Rhys Logan's free-kick which was allowed to bounce in front of Anthony Page's goal by HTU.
 * First half

Rhys Logan switched from provider to scorer in the 58th minute, as he cut in from the left and whacked the ball past the outstretching HTU goalkeeper. Dereham made it 3-1 in the 81st minute through Shaun Bammant, who converted off the post.
 * Second half

Post-match
HTU would suffer a third straight loss two days later in the league at home against Brentwood Town. On the same day, Dereham would lose 2–0 away to Felixstowe & Walton United.