Max Cornhill

**Last statistical update: 22:51, 13 January 2024 (UTC)**

**Max Cornhill** is a footballer who plays for **Hashtag United** (men).

Having previously played park football, Cornhill joined Romford's reserves - teaming up with brother Lee - early on in the 2005–06 season. He would soon move into the first-team and remain there for one season as he scored 1 goal in 16 appearances for the Essex Senior League club.

East Thurrock United
Early on in 2006–07, Cornhill moved to Isthmian League - Premier Division side East Thurrock United. They were relegated to the Isthmian League - Division One North in his second season there, though by the time of his departure after 6 years at the conclusion of 2010–11 they found themselves back in the Premier Division after gaining promotion as champions in his final campaign with *The Rocks*. His departure was confirmed on 24 May 2011.

Chelmsford City
In mid-2011, Cornhill joined Chelmsford City of the Conference South. After debuting in a home defeat to Truro City on 13 August 2011, the midfielder scored in consecutive league matches against Havant & Waterlooville and Farnborough across his next two appearances. By the conclusion of 2011–12, Cornhill had appeared in 41 of 42 league fixtures for *The Clarets* as he scored further goals versus Weston-super-Mare, Bromley, Truro City and Welling United; he also netted in an FA Cup second round tie with League Two outfit Macclesfield Town. 2012–13 would see Cornhill add 36 games and 3 goals to his Chelmsford City tally; one of which came in an FA Cup qualifier away to ex-club East Thurrock United.

Dartford
Ahead of the 2013–14 campaign, Cornhill moved up to the Conference Premier with Dartford. He scored 6 goals in his first season with the club as they were initially relegated, though would eventually be reprieved from the drop after mid-table Salisbury City folded; he had scored in the FA Cup against the aforementioned opponents in November 2013. Cornhill's 6 strikes came against Kidderminster Harriers, Cambridge United, Woking (2), Grimsby Town and Macclesfield Town. His second and last campaign with *The Darts* officially ended with relegation, with the midfielder appearing 29 times and netting versus Forest Green Rovers and Welling United. However, he would leave before the end of the season to rejoin East Thurrock United.

East Thurrock United return
Isthmian League - Premier Division club East Thurrock United resigned Cornhill at the back end of 2014–15 on 6 March 2015. He participated in 5 official matches in his second spell with the *The Rocks*, netting in both his first appearance (versus Hampton & Richmond Borough) and his final appearance (versus Maidstone United) of the campaign.

Concord Rangers
Cornhill switched East Thurrock United for Concord Rangers as he returned to (newly-renamed) National League South football ahead of 2015–16. He scored on debut in a 4–1 league win over Weston-super-Mare on 8 August 2015, prior to netting again in his next match against Wealdstone two days later. A third goal occurred that season in November versus Basingstoke Town, as he made a total of 38 appearances as they placed 10th.

Chelmsford City return
Cornhill sealed a return to Chelmsford City in mid-2016. He notched goals in home wins across December 2016 and January 2017 against Bishop's Stortford and Whitehawk as he appeared 24 times as Chelmsford reached the end of season play-off final, though they would fall at the final hurdle to Ebbsfleet United at Stonebridge Road on 13 May 2017. The club did find success in that season's Essex Senior Cup though, as they defeated East Thurrock United in the final; though Cornhill remained on the bench.

East Thurrock United return
Midway through 2017, Cornhill rejoined East Thurrock United to commence a third spell at the club - as they now played their football in the National League South. His third bow came on 5 August as they drew 1–1 at home to Hampton & Richmond Borough. He soon scored a brace in a victory on the road against former team Chelmsford City on 11 September. That was succeeded by October goals against Hungerford Town and Eastbourne Borough. On 27 March 2018, Cornhill netted his fifth and final goal of 2017–18 against ex-club Concord Rangers.

Bowers & Pitsea
On 4 July 2018, Cornhill headed to the Isthmian League - North Division with Bowers & Pitsea. The club earned promotion as champions in his first campaign with *Bowers*, as the midfielder appeared in a total of 32 fixtures in all competitions. He netted 6 goals that season, with three of them arriving in the Alan Turvey Trophy and other three occurring in the Isthmian League. 31 further appearances arrived in the subsequent curtailed (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) Premier Division campaign of 2019–20, with Cornhill converting 4 goals in the process. 2020–21 was also impacted by the pandemic, as he was limited to 8 matches and 1 goal; versus Leatherhead. His last season, 2021–22, saw him play 36 fixtures and net 5 goals for Bowers & Pitsea.

### HTU

2022–23
On 9 June 2022, Cornhill was officially announced by *The Tags*. He scored in his third pre-season appearance away at Carshalton Athletic on 6 August as they won 3-0. His first Isthmian League - North Division appearance arrived on 13 August in a defeat on the road to Bury Town. His first competitive goal for HTU occurred on 24 October against Haringey Borough in the Velocity Sports Trophy. Cornhill subsequently made it 5 goals in his next 5 matches, initially scoring against league leaders Lowestoft Town on 29 October prior to goals versus AFC Sudbury and Wroxham in early November. The run concluded with a brace at home to New Salamis on 14 November. He notched his 8th and 9th goals in early January versus Bury Town and ex-club East Thurrock United.

Cornhill scored his 10th HTU goal on 28 January in a win over Wroxham. Having netted twice in the reverse fixture, he made it 3 goals for the season over New Salamis as they won 2–1 on 18 February. Cornhill got another goal on 25 February in a top-of-the-table victory against AFC Sudbury. After a period out with injury, the midfielder returned to action on 15 April and scored his 13th goal in his 40th appearance as HTU won the league title and promotion with a 6–0 thrashing of Great Wakering Rovers.

2023–24
Cornhill was noted as retained on 29 June 2023, which came prior to him opening his goalscoring account for the new season on 11 July in a 6–0 home friendly success over Redbridge. He then assisted Suleyman Zuhdu in a 16 July exhibition win at Farnham Town. His 2nd goal of the campaign arrived in their pre-season finale versus Heybridge Swifts on 5 August. Cornhill's competitive opener would come in a 26 December win at Haringey Borough in the league. He netted his 17th HTU goal in his 77th appearance on 6 January 2024 away at Dulwich Hamlet.

## Personal Life

Cornhill's brother, Lee, also played football at non-league level; notably making 7 appearances and scoring once for Essex Senior League outfit Romford from 2007–08. In 2017, Cornhill married Nichola Schubert. Growing up, he supported Arsenal and looked up to Dennis Bergkamp and Paul Gascoigne. Cornhill works as a fashion designer.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (79)
* List of appearances of Max Cornhill

Goals (17)
* List of goals of Max Cornhill

## HTU Honours

* Isthmian League - North Division (1): 2022–23

## References

1. ↑ "Many happy returns to our 'veteran' midfielder @cornhill5 who turns 29 today - Happy Birthday Max!" , 5 April 2016.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Max CORNHILL" .
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Max Cornhill Leaves East Thurrock" , 24 May 2011.
4. ↑ "We are pleased to announce that Max Cornhill @cornhill5 has returned to the club after spending two years at Dartford" , 6 March 2015.
5. ↑ "East Thurrock United - Appearances - Max Cornhill - 2014-2015" .
6. ↑ "Football: East Thurrock edged out at Essex Senior Cup Final" , 30 March 2017.
7. ↑ "Signing!" , 4 July 2018.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 "Bowers & Pitsea - Appearances - Max Cornhill - 2018-2019" .
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Hashtag United: Max Cornhill TO PLAY For The TAGS!" , 9 June 2022.
10. ↑ "STILL WITH US!" , 29 June 2023.
11. ↑ "Lee Cornhill" .
12. ↑ "Max Cornhill" .
13. ↑ "FA Cup: Meet Bowers and Pitsea - the non-League minnows who aim to beat League One side Lincoln" , 5 November 2021.