Herne Bay 1–2 Hashtag United (03.08.2021)

Herne Bay 1–2 Hashtag United (03.08.2021) was HTU's eighth non-competitive fixture of 2021–22. A friendly match, it took place on 3 August 2021 at the MBS Stadium in Herne Bay, England.

Background
Coming off back-to-back friendly defeats, HTU took a trip to face Herne Bay of the Isthmian League - South East Division. The match had initially been scheduled to take place on 27 July 2021, though was postponed due to squad unavailability for HTU. Herne Bay were coming off a 1-1 draw with Isthmian League - Premier Division team Cray Wanderers.

It was the first meeting between HTU and Herne Bay.

Pre-match
Jay Devereux kept six of the same names from his preceding starting teamsheet against Chalfont St Peter, with the five players coming into the eleven being Danny Smith, Bradley Marriott, Ross Gleed, Jake Lindsey and Kiernan Hughes-Mason.

The match was not broadcast live, though highlights were uploaded to HTU's YouTube channel on 11 August 2021; with reporters Lewis Preston and Marcus Stamp.

Summary
Jack Parter gave Herne Bay the lead after 22 minutes, having struck a shot from around the edge of the box past Anthony Page.
 * First half

In the 59th minute, Jake Lindsey converted from close range to equalise for HTU. New signing Lindsey soon doubled his and HTU's goal tally in the 93rd minute, showing good feet before placing the ball past the opposition goalkeeper.
 * Second half

Details
Herne Bay substitutes/HTU full substitutions unknown

Post-match
HTU followed this victory up with another in their pre-season finale away to Binfield, winning 3–2. Herne Bay, meanwhile, would lose at home to Aveley.