Hashtag United 2–0 Romford (03.10.2021)

Hashtag United 2–0 Romford (03.10.2021) was HTU's tenth competitive fixture of 2021–22. An Isthmian League - North Division matchday eight game, it took place on 3 October 2021 at the Len Salmon Stadium in Pitsea, England.

Background
HTU were aiming for back-to-back competitive victories for the first time after beating Witham Town last time out, as they hosted a Romford side that were coming off three straight defeats; having most recently lost to HTU's former stadium landlords Tilbury days prior.

It was the second meeting between HTU and Romford, with their first encounter seeing HTU run out 2–0 friendly winners in what was just their third match of chapter two.

Pre-match
Jay Devereux kept ten of the names that started the preceding win, with the gaffer's only change seeing Joshua Osude come in to replace Toby Aromolaran.

The match was livestreamed for members of HTU's YouTube channel.

Summary
Nine minutes elapsed before HTU found an opener, as Harry Haysom nodded home Joni Vukaj's corner. Their lead was doubled six minutes later as Joe Debell netted after Harry Honesty's set-up.
 * First half

Post-match
Next up for HTU, in two week's time, was a home league match with Heybridge Swifts, while Romford were in FA Trophy second round qualifying action a week later away at Bedfont Sports.