Canvey Island 4–0 Hashtag United (11.09.2021)

Canvey Island 4–0 Hashtag United (11.09.2021) was HTU's fifth competitive fixture of 2021–22. An Isthmian League - North Division matchday four game, it took place on 11 September 2021 at Park Lane in Canvey Island, England.

Background
HTU suffered a home loss to Brentwood Town last time out, meaning they had gone three matches without a victory in all competitions. Canvey Island had just lost to Bedford Town, as they too were three fixtures without a win.

It was the second meeting between HTU and Canvey Island, with the previous encounter finishing as a 2–1 pre-season win for hosts Canvey Island on 11 August 2020.

Pre-match
Jay Devereux made five changes from the match with Brentwood Town, as Danny Smith, Simon Peddie, new signing Joshua Osude, Jesse Waller Lassen and Iyiola Adebayo (first start) were all selected to start in place of Bradley Marriott, Reece Hewitt, the suspended Ross Gleed, Kiernan Hughes-Mason and Carlos Flood.

The match was not broadcast live, though highlights were uploaded to HTU's YouTube channel on 12 September 2021; with main commentator Spencer Owen and co-commentator Ross Gleed. Canvey Island uploaded commentary-free highlights on 14 September 2021.

Summary
Conor Hubble gave Canvey Island a one-goal lead in the 14th minute, as the Queens Park Rangers youth product produced a stunning curling finish from long range. Four minutes later, in the 18th minute, Evans Kouassi doubled the home side's lead with another well struck effort from outside of the box. It became 3-0 for Canvey Island in the 25th minute after a goal from Matthew Price.
 * First half

Despite an improved second half, HTU eventually fell to 4–0 in the 86th minute after Evans Kouassi netted his second after capitalising on an error from Iyiola Adebayo. Elliott Ronto of Canvey Island was sent off in the 90th minute, as was HTU's Joshua Osude minutes later after the full-time whistle was blown.
 * Second half

Post-match
HTU ended a run of four straight defeats next time out against Maldon & Tiptree, as they ran out 3–0 winners on home soil. Canvey Island, meanwhile, drew 1–1 with Hullbridge Sports at home.