Hashtag United 1–3 Brentwood Town (30.08.2021)

Hashtag United 1–3 Brentwood Town (30.08.2021) was HTU's fourth competitive fixture of 2021–22. An Isthmian League - North Division matchday three game, it took place on 30 August 2021 at the Len Salmon Stadium in Pitsea, England.

Background
Both sides were coming off league fixtures two days prior, as HTU lost 3–1 away to Dereham Town and Brentwood Town were defeated 1–0 at home to AFC Sudbury.

It was the third meeting between HTU and Brentwood Town, with both previous encounters ending in 2–0 victories for HTU's opponents - one away in a friendly and one at home in the Essex Thameside Trophy.

Pre-match
Simon Peddie and Joe Debell were replaced by Reece Hewitt and Lee Hursit, as Jay Devereux made two changes from the Dereham Town league encounter on 28 August 2021.

The match was livestreamed for members of HTU's YouTube channel, which preceded highlights being released on 2 September 2021; with main commentator Spencer Owen, co-commentator Kieran Southgate, presenter Lewis Preston and reporter Marcus Stamp.

Summary
Ross Gleed was given a straight red card by referee Jake Woodman in the 40th minute, with the HTU captain being penalised for a poor high challenge on Daniel Ogunleye.
 * First half

HTU were awarded a penalty in the 61st minute after Matt Cripps was adjudged (and subsequently booked) to have handled Jake Lindsey's shot. Jesse Waller Lassen subsequently converted the spot-kick in the 62nd minute. Daniel Ogunleye, in the 68th minute, equalised for Brentwood with a neat solo effort. Ogunleye netted again six minutes later after turning home Rob Harvey's cross from the right side. The 81st minute saw Steve Sheehan concede a penalty after fouling hat-trick hunter Ogunleye, having misjudged a deflected ball forward. Tom Richardson, Brentwood's captain, made no mistake from the spot to make it 3–1 in the 82nd minute.
 * Second half

Post-match
HTU were hit for four in their next league fixture away to Canvey Island, while Brentwood were eliminated from the FA Cup first qualifying round by higher division Cheshunt.