Hashtag United 3–0 Maldon & Tiptree (13.09.2021)

Hashtag United 3–0 Maldon & Tiptree (13.09.2021) was HTU's sixth competitive fixture of 2021–22. An Isthmian League - North Division matchday five game, it took place on 13 September 2021 at the Len Salmon Stadium in Pitsea, England.

Background
HTU were coming off four straight defeats in all competitions, their worst competitive run in club history at this point in time, having most recently conceded four unanswered goals in a loss away to Canvey Island two days prior. Maldon & Tiptree, meanwhile, were fresh from a 2–1 victory over Grays Athletic on 11 September 2021.

It was the first meeting between HTU and Maldon & Tiptree.

Pre-match
Jay Devereux kept five players that lost last time out in his starting eleven, as the manager handed new starts to Jamie Jackson, Reece Hewitt, Harry Haysom, Kiernan Hughes-Mason, Kris Newby and Carlos Flood.

The match was livestreamed for members of HTU's YouTube channel, which preceded highlights being released on 16 September 2021; with main commentator Spencer Owen, co-commentator Danny Smith and reporter Marcus Stamp.

Summary
HTU were awarded a penalty in the 24th minute after opposition goalkeeper Ben McNamara was adjudged, via a wayward punch, to have fouled Jesse Waller Lassen; Maldon & Tiptree had failed to deal with a bouncing ball. McNamara subsequently dived the right way, but Kris Newby's penalty was too powerful as it became 1–0 in the 26th minute.
 * First half

In the 85th minute, Lee Hursit audaciously scored a great free-kick from just inside the opponent's half, as the midfielder took it quickly and caught out Ben McNamara. Jesse Waller Lassen made it 3–0 in the 92nd minute, after he was left alone in the attacking half as HTU hit an all-out attack Maldon & Tiptree on the counter.
 * Second half

Post-match
This victory would be short-lived respite for HTU, as they went on to lose their subsequent fixture 2–0 at home to Felixstowe & Walton United. Maldon & Tiptree, meanwhile, would face Heybridge Swifts in the league almost two weeks later; a delay caused by postponements.