2023–24 Hashtag United season (women)

**The 2023–24 season will be Hashtag United's fourth season in existence and first in the National League - Premier Division, Southern Division. The club will compete in the aforementioned league, the FA Cup, the National League Cup and the Essex Senior Cup.**

## Overview

### Competitions

*italics indicate competition still ongoing*

**Updated**: 21:48, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

### Players

**Updated**: 21:48, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

## Summary

May 2023
HTU confirmed on 11 May that they would continue to groundshare at Parkside - home of Aveley. Ahead of 2023–24, Macie Windsor and Cayley Winters both sealed college moves to the United States.

June 2023
On 2 June, Stourbridge revealed a pre-season encounter at home to HTU for 13 August - however, the match was switched to 6 August and turned into a HTU home match on 12 June. Margate did likewise on 11 June for 23 July. A day later, *The Tags* confirmed those friendlies alongside games with Stoke City (home) and Derby County (away). The Stourbridge fixture was cancelled on 20 June due to "arrangements falling through".

July 2023
On 12 July, Millwall noted a friendly with *The Tags* for 6 August. HTU opened pre-season on the pitch with a 7–1 thumping of Stoke City at the Len Salmon Stadium, as Malika Apindia notably notched a hat-trick on 16 July 2023. A day later, the new league season's fixture list was released on 17 July as HTU received an opening day trip to Chatham Town. Soon after, HTU were given an away tie with Chesham United for the National League Cup determining round. In friendly number 2, HTU won 14–0 at Margate on 23 July. Sasha Adamson's departure was made official on 27 July, as was Eva Frazzoni's a day later. Derby County were dispatched in a friendly by HTU on 30 July. A further friendly with Southampton for 13 August was added before the month's end.

August 2023
Millwall were dispatched in a pre-season game on 6 August, as Samantha Rowland notched a hat-trick in a 6–0 win. HTU then wrapped up the preparation period with a 4–1 loss away to Southampton. A day later, *The Tags* officialised the signings of Frankie Angel and Elina Saulo. Kara Fordjour, Georgia Griffin and Charlotte Cresswell came in on 15 August. Macey Nicholls and Jade Keogh followed through the door on 16 August. On 18 August, a squad update video was released that detailed the arrival of Phoebe Williams and the departures of Cerys Adams, Courtney Clarke, Lucy Critchell, Shania Foley, Christie Hale and Phoebe Murton.

A 3–1 road win at Chatham Town saw *The Tags* begin their journey in the National League - Premier Division, Southern Division with 3 points on 20 August. On 26 August, a day prior to the scheduled match, HTU's National League Cup opener with Chesham United was called off as their opponents were unable to fulfil the fixture; as HTU later received a bye through the subsequent round.

September 2023
HTU then made it 3 wins from 3 in league action as Oxford United were beaten 2–1 on 3 September and Ipswich Town lost 3–2 to HTU 3 days later. Tally Miles joined on 10 September, hours before HTU beat Portsmouth 1–0. On 11 September, Oxford United were found to be their next opponents in the National League Cup.

Rugby Borough were beaten by HTU on 17 September as *The Tags* made it 5 wins from 5 in the National League - Premier Division, Southern Division to go atop the table. That streak increased by 1 on 24 September as London Bees were defeated 3–0.

October 2023
*The Tags* opened October with a 2–0 National League Cup 1st round triumph over Oxford United on 1 October on home turf; where they would subsequently receive Rugby Borough in the next round. On 8 October, Milton Keynes Dons ended HTU's winning streak to start the season and their undefeated run at Parkside as they won 2–1. The club returned to winning ways 3 days later as they visited Billericay Town and took away all 3 points with a 2–1 success to return atop the table; following MK Dons' win over prior table toppers Rugby Borough on the same night. A 2–0 win over Plymouth Argyle followed on 22 October.

On 23 October, HTU were drawn away to Norwich City for the FA Cup 1st round. Phoebe Williams and Hayley West struck for a 2–1 home win over Rugby Borough in the National League Cup 2nd round on 29 October as they reached the quarter-finals.

November 2023
HTU were given a home match with London Bees for the National League Cup quarter-finals on 6 November 2023. On 12 November, Norwich City knocked HTU out of the FA Cup 1st round after winning 1–0. Gemma Baker netted a goal to gain HTU all the points on 26 November at Newport Stadium versus Cardiff City, in what was the women's team maiden competitive senior fixture outside of England.

December 2023
Sophie Baigent and Mae Lawfull were announced as signings on 3 December. That news came prior to a loss at home to Cheltenham Town in the National League - Premier Division, Southern Division. Emma Samways converted the only goal of a victory at home to Rugby Borough in the league on 17 December.

January 2024
HTU opened 2024 with a win away at Milton Keynes Dons in the National League - Premier Division, Southern Division; new signing Kallie Balfour debuted that day. On 14 January, *The Tags* fell to a 2–1 loss on the road at Portsmouth; who overtook them to go top. HTU bounced back by beating Bowers & Pitsea in the Essex Senior Cup quarter-finals 4–1 on 21 January; a day that saw them snap up Wiktoria Fronc.

## Fixtures

### Friendlies

#### Pre-Season

Hashtag United  v  Stoke City

Margate  v  Hashtag United

Derby County  v  Hashtag United

Millwall  v  Hashtag United

Southampton  v  Hashtag United

Removed Matches
Hashtag United  v  Stourbridge

### National League - Premier Division, Southern Division

#### Table

**Updated**: 19:33, 14 January 2024 (UTC)

#### Matches

Chatham Town  v  Hashtag United

Oxford United  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Ipswich Town

Hashtag United  v  Portsmouth

Rugby Borough  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  London Bees

Hashtag United  v  Milton Keynes Dons

Billericay Town  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Plymouth Argyle

Cardiff City  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Cheltenham Town

Hashtag United  v  Rugby Borough

Milton Keynes Dons  v  Hashtag United

Portsmouth  v  Hashtag United

London Bees  v  Hashtag United

Ipswich Town  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Oxford United

Hashtag United  v  Billericay Town

Plymouth Argyle  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Cardiff City

Hashtag United  v  Chatham Town

Cheltenham Town  v  Hashtag United

### National League Cup

Chesham United  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Oxford United

Hashtag United  v  Rugby Borough

Hashtag United  v  London Bees

### Essex Senior Cup

Hashtag United  v  Bowers & Pitsea

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## References

1. ↑ "Seeing as we’ve also just won a league title… We are also STAYING with our current home ground for next season: Aveley’s PARKSIDE" , 11 May 2023.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Macie Windsor" .
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "✍️ 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 A big congratulations to Go 2 College Soccer client Cayley Winters who has committed to Iowa Lakes College for Fall 2023. We can’t wait to follow Cayley’s journey and wish her all the best. #ClassOf2023 #Go2Community 🇬🇧⚽️🇺🇸🔥" , 24 April 2023.
4. ↑ "PRE-SEASON! Our warm-up schedule has been confirmed ahead of the 2023-24 @FAWNL season, including three challenging games against Southern Premier opposition, games against two of last season's opponents, and a Manchester Awayday! #Glassgirls 🔴⚪" , 2 June 2023.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "PRE-SEASON FIXTURES! Here are our upcoming pre-season fixtures starting at home to @scfc\_women on the 16th July. Please note that the opening home game will be at the Len Salmon & KO times are as follows: 2:30pm for Stoke & Margate, 2pm for Derby & Stourbridge" , 12 June 2023.
6. ↑ "🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW 🎟️ Tickets to our Pre-Season friendlies are on sale now! Our first fixture against @dealtownwomenfc will be FREE with all other fixtures priced at £2 for adults and £1 for concessions @margatefc\_" , 11 June 2023.
7. ↑ "🚨 FRIENDLY WANTED! Due to previous arrangements falling through, the club now has availability for a pre-season friendly on the 6th of August against a step 3/4 side with an away fixture preferable (although we could facilitate a “home” fixture). DM us to arrange ⚽️" , 20 June 2023.
8. ↑ "Millwall Lionesses confirm 2023/24 pre-season schedule" , 12 July 2023.
9. ↑ "🚨 FULL FIXTURES 23/24 You’ve seen our first 5️⃣, now here’s the full list of our upcoming season in the #FAWNL Southern Premier Division! 🙌 Which fixture are you most excited for Hashtag fans? 👀 #UPTHETAGS" , 17 July 2023.
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Hashtag United" .
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "👋 GOODBYE & THANK-YOU @SashaPascale12" , 27 July 2023.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "👋 GOODBYE & THANK-YOU @e\_frazzoni Eva joined us at the start of last season and has since gone on to make 10 goal contributions for the club as well as earning a player of the month award too. Her valued experience & kind personality allowed her to fit in with ease… (1/2)" , 28 July 2023.
13. ↑ "Zone selection [Southampton - 13.08.2023 - 14:00 - Womens Friendlies 23/24"] .
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "NEW SIGNINGS ✍️ (signing #1) @FrankieAngel25" , 14 August 2023.
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "NEW SIGNINGS ✍️ (signing #2) @elina\_saulo" , 14 August 2023.
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "NEW SIGNINGS ✍️ (signing #1) Kara Fordjour" , 15 August 2023.
17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "NEW SIGNINGS ✍️ (signing #2) Georgia Griffin" , 15 August 2023.
18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "NEW SIGNINGS ✍️ (signing #3) @\_Charrlottee\_" , 15 August 2023.
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "NEW SIGNINGS ✍️ (signing #1) Macey Nicholls" , 16 August 2023.
20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 "NEW SIGNINGS ✍️ (signing #2) Jade Keogh" , 16 August 2023.
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.5 21.6 "NEW LEAGUE, NEW TEAM?? Hashtag United 23/24 Women's Squad Update" , 18 August 2023.
22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "NEW SIGNING 👀 @TallyMiles" , 10 September 2023.
23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "NEW SIGNING ✍️ @sbaigent03" , 3 December 2023.
24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 "Elsewhere we’ve also added Mae Lawful, a 16 year old technical midfielder from Charlton who comes into the side today and could feature off the bench!" , 3 December 2023.
25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 "NEW SIGNING ✍️ @kalliegbalfour" , 7 January 2024.
26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 "NEW SIGNING ✍️ @wiktoriafronc" , 21 January 2024.
27. ↑ "B team arrivals 🐝 Please welcome Evie Witek and Shania Foley our latest B team recruits!" , 9 August 2023.
28. ↑ "We are delighted to announce the signing of @SashaPascale12! ✍️ Sasha has brought her bubbly personality and excellent footballing skills from @hashtagutdwomen, we are excited to have Sasha as part of our Fulham family. Welcome! 🤍" , 18 August 2023.