Hashtag United 4–1 St Margaretsbury (05.10.2020)

Hashtag United 4–1 St Margaretsbury (05.10.2020) was HTU's eleventh competitive fixture of 2020–21. An Essex Senior League matchday six game, it took place on 5 October 2020 at the Len Salmon Stadium in Pitsea, England.

Background
HTU, having been knocked out of the FA Cup by Braintree Town two days prior, were aiming to go joint top of the Essex Senior League table against a St Margaretsbury side that had not lost in four matches and were coming off a victory over early strugglers Woodford Town.

This was the second meeting between HTU and St Margaretsbury, with their first encounter ending as a 2–0 away win for HTU on 20 August 2019.

Pre-match
Samraj Gill, Kris Newby and Toby Aromolaran all came into Jay Devereux's line-up, with Ryan O'Rawe, Lee Hursit and Albie Keith heading out of the starting eleven.

The match was broadcast live on HTU's Twitch channel, with highlights being uploaded to YouTube by the club on 10 October 2020; with main commentator Lewis Preston, co-commentator Lee Hursit and presenter/reporter Marcus Stamp.

Summary
In the 14th minute, George Smith - having received a pass from Toby Aromolaran - made it 1–0 after his shot took a deflection off Andrew Greenslade past goalkeeper Graham Loki. Harry Honesty made it 2–0 in the 21st minute, having slotted home from inside the box after Loki weakly punched a Samraj Gill corner towards him. The 35th minute saw Smith grab his second of the match, as he scored on the second attempt after Loki had saved his initial effort.
 * First half

In the 53rd minute, Kyle Roberts robbed the ball off of an indecisive Tom Anderson and ran from the left wing towards goal before sneaking a shot past Anthony Page for 3–1. St Margaretsbury's chances of a late comeback were eventually put to rest in the 86th minute, with substitute Albie Keith restoring HTU's three-goal advantage following a pass from Toby Aromolaran; who had won possession from a lackadaisical Aiden Read.
 * Second half

Post-match
HTU went temporarily joint top with Cockfosters, though the aforementioned team won their game in hand a day later to regain their three-point lead; St Margaretsbury remained in eleventh place. HTU beat Wormley Rovers next time out in the FA Vase second qualifying round, while St Margaretsbury went on to lose their next three competitive fixtures versus Stansted, Takeley and Hadley by an aggregate score of 11–2.