Hashtag United 1–2 Heybridge Swifts (17.10.2021)

Hashtag United 1–2 Heybridge Swifts (17.10.2021) was HTU's eleventh competitive fixture of 2021–22. An Isthmian League - North Division matchday nine game, it took place on 17 October 2021 at the Len Salmon Stadium in Pitsea, England.

Background
HTU were coming off three wins in four league matches, having previously lost six in eight. They hosted a Heybridge Swifts side that was coming off a 3–2 away league victory over Felixstowe & Walton United.

It was the second meeting between HTU and Heybridge, with the first encounter seeing the latter club run out comfortable 3–0 winners at Scraley Road in a mid-season friendly on 19 February 2019.

Pre-match
Jay Devereux made just one change from the team that were victorious last time out, as Kiernan Hughes-Mason dropped down to the bench to allow Jesse Waller Lassen to start.

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

Summary
Jack Adlington-Pile gave Heybridge a 1-0 lead in the 38th minute, having beaten Anthony Page at his near post.
 * First half

Darius Ghinea doubled Heybridge's advantage in the 51st minute with a superb half volley from outside the box. The 62nd minute saw HTU awarded a penalty after Jake Lindsey was fouled, though a minute later Kris Newby would sky the penalty high above Callum Chafer's crossbar. Harry Haysom pulled a goal back for HTU in the 79th minute with a header.
 * Second half

Post-match
HTU would revisit Tilbury next time out, as they met their former stadium landlords in the Isthmian League - North Division. Heybridge, meanwhile, would host Grays Athletic in the same competition.