Hashtag United 1–4 Chipstead (26.09.2021)

Hashtag United 1–4 Chipstead (26.09.2021) was HTU's eighth competitive fixture of 2021–22. An FA Trophy first qualifying round match, it took place on 26 September 2021 at the Len Salmon Stadium in Pitsea, England.

Background
HTU had started the season with just one victory in their opening seven competitive fixtures, with the club coming off a home league defeat to Felixstowe & Walton United. Chipstead, a team from the Isthmian League - South Central Division, were coming off a loss away to Tooting & Mitcham United.

It was the first meeting between HTU and Chipstead.

Pre-match
Jay Devereux made only two changes from the preceding match, with new signing Eli Benoit and summer signing Joni Vukaj coming in to replace other signing Iyiola Adebayo and stalwart Lee Hursit. George Smith had initially been selected to start, though pulled up during the warm-up with an injury and was replaced by Carlos Flood.

The match was livestreamed for members (UK only, due to FA rules) of HTU's YouTube channel; with main commentator Spencer Owen and co-commentators Seb Carmichael-Brown (first half) and Nicky Hawkins (second half).

Summary
Tom Collins gave Chipstead a lead in the 25th minute, having been sent through one-on-one with Jamie Jackson. Collins double his and his club's tally in the 33rd minute with a free-kick.
 * First half

Tom Annetts made it 3–0 with a great strike from range in the 47th minute, which preceded the away side making it four in the 67th minute via George Craig. HTU received a penalty with thirteen minutes remaining, with Michael Olarewaju being punished for a foul on Kris Newby. Newby subsequently stepped up and buried the spot-kick to give HTU a consolation in the 78th minute.
 * Second half

Post-match
HTU returned to league action on 28 September 2021 with an away match with Witham Town, while Chipstead - who went through to face Aylesbury United in the next round - had a home encounter with Chertsey Town.