Hashtag United 7–2 Brightlingsea Regent (18.12.2023)

**Hashtag United 7–2 Brightlingsea Regent (18.12.2023)** was HTU men's 36th fixture of 2023–24. A Velocity Sports Trophy game, it took place on 18 December 2023 at the Len Salmon Stadium in Pitsea, England.

## Background

HTU Form
HTU were coming off 7 matches undefeated in all competitions, having paired a draw at Cheshunt with triumphs against Horsham, Billericay Town, Hornchurch U18, Canvey Island, Braintree Town and Cray Wanderers.

Venue
It was HTU's 89th match at the Len Salmon Stadium in Pitsea, England.

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***Admission**: Adults - £12 **//** Concessions - £7 **//** U16s - £3*

Opposition
Brightlingsea Regent of the Isthmian League - North Division had won 3 in a row across league and cup, having defeated Brentwood Town, Enfield Town and Bowers & Pitsea. It was the 2nd meeting between them and HTU.

## Pre-match

HTU line-up
Jay Devereux made 3 changes to his side from 2 days prior, as Sam Cornish, Luke Parrott and Sak Hassan replaced Max Cornhill (benched), Toby Aromolaran (injured) and Alex Teniola (benched). On the substitute's bench, Camilo Restrepo and Nigel Aris were added as Jayden Randell dropped out.

Broadcasting
* Audiovisual

## Match

### Summary

First half (*time added: +1*)
The scoring was opened in the 16th minute through Luke Parrott. An own-goal from Jake Thompson made it 2–0 to HTU, which came prior to Misha Djemaili grabbing 2 goals before half-time to make it 4–0.

Second half (*time added: +2*)
Percy Kiangebeni made it 5–0 in minute 61, though the visitors would pull a goal back 3 mintues later via ex-Tag man Kojo Apenteng. In the 75th minute, Nathan Smith converted into his own net to make it 5–2. Luke Parrott would complete his hat-trick with strikes in minutes 85 and 90+2 to make the final score 7–2.

### Details

**HTU Assists:** 1–0 n/a. 2–0 n/a. 3–0 n/a. 4–0 Luke Parrott. 5–0 Sak Hassan. 6–2 n/a. 7–2 Nathan Smith.

 HTU: Luke Parrott (HTU) - chosen by  Andy Cade-Watts
**Assistant referees:**
Richard Airey
Tom King
* 90 minutes.
* Match goes to penalties if drawn.
* Maximum of five named substitutes.
* Maximum of five substitutions used.

## Post-match

HTU would not return to competitive action until after Christmas, as a Boxing Day fixture at 13:00 came against Haringey Borough on the road in the Isthmian League - Premier Division. Brightlingsea Regent, meanwhile, had a 23 December Isthmian League - North Division encounter at Stowmarket Town at 15:00.

## Gallery

**Digital Teamsheet****Programme Cover**
*\*For match photography, see: @hashtagutd*

## See also

* Club record against Brightlingsea Regent

## References

1. ↑ "Past Weather in Pitsea, England, United Kingdom — Yesterday or Further Back" .