Hashtag United 3–2 Coggeshall United (05.07.2021)

Hashtag United – Coggeshall United (05.07.2021) was HTU's second non-competitive fixture of 2021–22. A friendly match, it took place on 5 July 2021 at the Len Salmon Stadium in Pitsea, England.

Background
Having secured a victory in their opening pre-season fixture against higher division opposition in Bowers & Pitsea, HTU hosted Eastern Counties League side Coggeshall United; who had just come off versus Tiptree Heath (win), Kingsdown (win) and Coggeshall Town (loss).

It was the fourth meeting between HTU and Coggeshall United, with HTU winning the most recent encounter in the FA Vase on 1 November 2020.

Pre-match
With the fixture from two days prior in mind, Jay Devereux replaced six members of his starting eleven as Anthony Page, Jamie Hursit, Ryan O'Rawe, Joe Debell, Carlos Flood and Sam Bantick came in to replace Jamie Jackson, Danny Smith, Simon Peddie, George Smith, Liam Mulligan and Joni Vukaj.

The match was broadcast live on HTU's YouTube channel; with main commentator/presenter Lewis Preston, Kiernan Hughes-Mason (first half) and George Smith (second half) and reporter Neil Smythe.

Summary
In the 23rd minute, Hashtag Academy alum Carlos Flood - assisted by Jamie Hursit - gave HTU the lead with a well placed finish. Jamie Hursit himself doubled their lead in the 27th minute, having slotted home at the far post.
 * First half

Coggeshall pulled one back in the 63rd minute, after Ross Gleed turned a cross into his own net. Two minutes later, though, HTU regained their two-goal lead following a strike from Sam Bantick; after the Coggeshall defender (#6) misjudged a Harry Honesty cross. In stoppage time, in the 91st minute, #8 made it 3–2 with a lovely strike from distance.
 * Second half

Details
Coggeshall United team news unknown

Post-match
HTU met Frenford away from home just twenty four hours later, while Coggeshall United went up against Hutton on home turf on 10 July 2021.