Solihull Moors booked their place in the second round of the FA Youth Cup after an emphatic 7-6 penalty shootout win against Walsall at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Thursday night. The 90 minutes were concluded at 3-3 with goals from Elijah Hyde-Moore, Josh Slater, and Archie Grogan, before Luke Fallows grabbed a fourth in the second half of extra time to level the game after Walsall struck back. A nail-biting penalty shootout followed, and after some goalkeeping heroics from Jenson Williams, he saved five spot kicks. The Saddlers dominated the early exchanges with corners from Archie Bunn and Ryan Sjoerdsma, who already has senior appearances for Walsall; both attempts were parried away by Williams. After 20 minutes, the hosts would break the deadlock through Jude Worrall, whose strike was rifled past the far post of Williams. With just minutes left till the end of the first half, Solihull would eventually find their equaliser through Hyde-Moore, a wonderful, curled effort into the far corner. The Saddlers would regain their advantage soon after the interval, from a corner as defender Sam Oliver saw the ball ripple into the roof of the net. After a flurry of blocked shots. Moors would find yet another equaliser through substitute Grogan, after a cross parried by the Saddlers number one landed at the feet of the midfielder before being slotted home. With 10 minutes left, Solihull would seemingly complete their comeback after Josh Slater’s header left Hamilton Wright helpless between the sticks. Williams continued to be called into action as a looping header from Ayden Bills looked destined to make the back of the net ripple, before the Moors number one scrambled to the floor to make the save. Ollie Nash would be the man to break Moors hearts with the last kick of the game, after a long free kick from within the Walsall half from Hamilton-Wright caused chaos in the box before being tucked home by the forward. As the second half of extra time began, Fallows would fly down the wing before cutting inside and taking an effort on goal, which would land just wide of the near post. Walsall would complete their own comeback through Zion Tuitt, after a throw-in down the line, led the defender into the box before being coolly slotted away into the bottom corner. In the dying embers of the game, a dangerous ball was played across the box to another substitute in Fallows, who finished with conviction to square the game and give a dramatic end to extra time. Following the victory, Solihull could go on to play either Barnsley or Salford City at home, both of EFL League One and Two respectively, and Moors will be hopeful to cause yet another ‘cupset’. Match report written by Josh Larkman
Solihull Moors are delighted to welcome V Installations and VDL Steelweld as our joint Match Sponsors for tomorrow's Enterprise National League fixture against Kidderminster Harriers at Damson Park. Based in Solihull, V Installations are specialists in mechanical handling solutions, with more than 35 years of experience delivering innovative engineering and manufacturing projects across a range of industries. Led by Managing Director Gary Fox, the company specialises in conveyor systems, bespoke fabrication, mechanical handling and turnkey projects, offering comprehensive solutions from initial design through to manufacturing and installation. With a strong presence in the UK automotive sector, V Installations have established a reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality solutions tailored to their customers' needs. Joining them as joint Match Sponsors are VDL Steelweld, an international engineering and manufacturing business specialising in advanced production systems and industrial automation. Established in 1965, VDL Steelweld design, manufacture and commission automated production systems, supporting businesses across the automotive, manufacturing and wider industrial sectors. With operations across Europe and beyond, the company combines technical expertise with innovative technology to deliver efficient, future-focused manufacturing solutions. As one of V Installations' major partners, VDL Steelweld's involvement in tomorrow's fixture highlights the strong working relationship between the two businesses and their shared commitment to quality, innovation and long-term partnerships. Solihull Moors would like to extend a special thank you to Gary Fox and everyone at V Installations and VDL Steelweld for their generous support and look forward to welcoming both businesses to Damson Park for tomorrow's fixture. 📍 Find out more about both businesses: V Installations: https://vinstallations.co.uk/ VDL Steelweld: https://www.vdlsteelweld.com/ 🎟 Join us at Damson Park tomorrow as The Moors take on Kidderminster Harriers in the Enterprise National League. Secure your tickets and get behind the lads!
The first-round proper of the FA Youth Cup awaits our young Moors as they face Walsall FC Academy at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Thursday night for a 7 pm kick-off under the lights. The Moors qualified for the first-round proper after an emphatic penalty shootout win against AFC Telford U18S and a win against Chasetown to qualify for one of the country's biggest youth competitions. Tonight provides The Moors with an opportunity to play at an EFL ground, against a top team in England’s fourth tier, who have a squad littered with players who have made an impression on the Saddlers first team already this season. However, the young side will be hopeful of rising to such an occasion against high-calibre opposition. And will want to muster up some of that ‘magic of the cup’ we see at senior level so often. With League One and Two sides entering the competition at the first-round proper, a win tonight would see Solihull obviously progress but also have another opportunity to prove themselves against some top teams. Our young Moors will be hopeful of a positive return from the Black Country tonight, with their name in the hat for the second round. Match preview written by Josh Larkman
Solihull Moors will be looking to build on an impressive 3-2 win over Wealdstone in midweek, when they host Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday. Kidderminster are 11th in the National League table, and will be well-aware of the improving Moors side. Andy’s Bet Club also publishes free football tips each week, all backed with expert insight and research. Match Preview Solihull Moors go into Saturday’s game against Kidderminster Harriers after a 3-2 win at Wealdstone on 27th October. They were two goals up inside 19 minutes and then had to hold on as Wealdstone pushed for an equaliser. Wealdstone had 70% of the ball and 19 shots, but Solihull Moors put five of their eight attempts on target and scored with three of them. Kidderminster Harriers drew 0-0 at Altrincham on the same night. Luey Giles was sent off on 65 minutes after a second yellow card, and Kidderminster Harriers spent much of the second half defending, with only 29% of possession after the break. Altrincham finished with 15 shots to Kidderminster Harriers’ seven, so the visitors had to work hard for their point. Solihull Moors Form Guide The win at Wealdstone was built on a fast start. Marvin Johnson scored after three minutes, and Jamie Andrews headed in from a corner on 19 minutes. That header had an expected goals (xG) value of 0.29, a measure of how likely a shot is to be scored from that position. Its post-shot xG, which also takes account of where the ball was placed, was 0.80, so the finish did much of the work. Substitutes Joe Sbarra and Scott High both came on at 61 minutes. After Aaron Henry pulled one back for Wealdstone nine minutes from time, Sbarra crossed for High to score three minutes later, and that goal proved decisive once Fejiri Okenabirhie scored for the hosts late on. Solihull Moors also defended a great deal. Alex Whitmore made 15 interceptions and 22 clearances, Tyler French blocked four shots and Jevon Mills blocked three. Wealdstone’s 2.13 xG against Solihull Moors’ 1.24 shows how much pressure they absorbed. Kidderminster Harriers Form Guide Kidderminster Harriers kept their clean sheet at Altrincham largely because of goalkeeper Jack Wint, who made three saves on the night. Altrincham ended the game with 1.86 xG to Kidderminster Harriers’ 0.26. In front of Wint, Cian Harries made nine interceptions and blocked three shots. Kidderminster Harriers found it much harder to create chances. Only one of their seven shots came from inside the penalty area, and their shots were taken from an average of 23 metres out. Lewis Walker was their busiest player, as he contested 51 duels and won 25 of them. The red card changed the second half. After Luey Giles went off, Kidderminster Harriers moved to a 4-4-1 and their pressing dropped away. Their PPDA (Passes Per Defensive Action) went from 10.4 in the first half to 48.3 in the second. In plain terms, Altrincham were making nearly 50 passes for every tackle or interception Kidderminster Harriers made. Solihull Moors v Kidderminster Harriers Key Duels The main battle could be between Lewis Walker and the Solihull Moors back three. At Altrincham, Walker contested 25 aerial duels and won 12. He also lost possession 26 times, more than any of his teammates. Alex Whitmore won all five of his aerial duels at Wealdstone, Tyler French won four of seven, and Mills won five of his six defensive duels. At the other end, Jacob Wakeling had a demanding night at Wealdstone. He was involved in 31 duels and won 11, including three of 13 in the air, and lost the ball 24 times. Kidderminster Harriers’ defenders were busy at Altrincham too: Cian Harries won four of his six defensive duels, and Ben Crompton won six of eight. Conclusion Both clubs had to defend for long spells in their last match. Solihull Moors were outshot at Wealdstone but scored with three of their five shots on target, and that ruthlessness earned them the win. If Solihull Moors are as clinical on Saturday, Kidderminster Harriers will need to create far more than they did on Tuesday. Much may depend on whether Whitmore, French and Mills can handle Walker, because he is Kidderminster Harriers’ main outlet. Andy’s Bet Club is the UK’s most popular betting tips site. ABC provides free bets , bookmaker offers for new and existing customers and daily betting tips. It covers football, horse racing and more, with match and competition centres that help bettors find value before they bet.
TICKETS Season Tickets Season tickets are valid for this fixture. Tickets can be purchased here . Opening times and turnstile access The car park will open at 12:00pm The box office for ticket collection will be open from 12:00pm The Main Bar will open at 12:30pm to show the Lincoln City vs Birmingham City game. The Trevor Stevens bar will also be open from 12:30 to show the game, but the bar will not be in use until 1pm. Happy Hour will be from 12:30 - 1:30 Please note that the turnstiles for this fixture open at 1. If you are coming before 1 to watch the Birmingham City game, we kindly ask you to use the blue door next to the box office. Please note that Flasks are not permitted into the stadium Hospitality/Executive Boxes Hospitality doors for this fixture will open at 12:30pm. Junior Tickets 15-year-olds and under must be accompanied by a full-paying adult on the day of the match; otherwise, U16 ticket holders may be refused entry to the venue: turning up to the match without a full-paying adult is a safeguarding issue. Young Supporter Matchday Prices The following prices will be available for all home National League fixtures during the 2026/27 season: Under-12s: £1 with a paying adult Ages 12-15: £7.50 with a paying adult Ages 16-24: £11 All supporters wishing to purchase a ticket in one of these age categories must register for the Club’s free Young Supporters Membership Scheme. If you're aged 16 or 17, you need to be part of the Young Supporters Scheme to enter the stadium on your own; otherwise, you will not be allowed to enter the stadium unaccompanied. SAFEGUARDING RE ADMISSION: Note for reference, those supporters aged 15 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult to enter the ground, i.e. the individual must be 16 or over. Matchday Entry Supporters must present their valid membership card when entering Damson Park using a young supporter ticket. Under-12s and ages 12–15 must enter through Turnstiles 1 or 2 alongside their parent or guardian. Supporters aged 16–24 must enter through Turnstile 3. Under-16s must attend with a responsible adult (at a ratio of 2 children per one adult) and will not be permitted to enter the stadium unaccompanied. Any more than two children per one adult, please email ticketing@solihullmoorsfc.co.uk in advance to organise this request. To find out more about the admission & Young Supporters Membership: https://www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk/solihull-moors-reduces-matchday-ticket-prices-for-young-supporters Carer's Tickets For any carer's tickets, please email ticketing@solihullmoorsfc.co.uk REFRESHMENTS Supporters can purchase alcohol and refreshments from the Main Bar & the Trevor Stevens Suite. GETTING HERE PARKING The Car Park is open from 12:00pm Please do not park on the Damson Parkway dual carriageway – this is a red route and parking here is strictly prohibited. Supporters will receive tickets for parking illegally, so we stress the importance of utilising the NCP Car Park and planning your journey well in advance. If fans forget to pay before leaving, they will still be able to pay via Post Pay within 24 hours of exiting the car park however this will charge them the original tariff. Failure to pay will result in a Parking Charge. To learn more, including tariffs and PostPay, please visit: https://www.birminghamairport.co.uk/parking/freeport-car-park . Any Fans using the Car park can use the code ‘MOORS26’ to receive the discounted Rate of £6 for up to 5 hours. This Code will need to be used on the Pay Machine near the exit of the Car Park. Any supporters' coaches must drop fans off at the NCP parking point, as the Damson Parkway dual carriageway is a red route. It is at the coach driver’s discretion to drop supporters off on the red route; supporters must then walk from the NCP Car Park to the stadium. Travel by Bus The X12 bus runs to the ground every 15/20 minutes from Solihull Town Centre, the NCP and Birmingham International. In night matches, this increases to every 30 minutes. Click here to view the X12 bus route, stops and full timetable . Travel by Train Solihull Railway Station is served by trains from Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone. The ground is situated two and a half miles away from the station in a roughly north-easterly direction. Birmingham International Station is roughly one and a half miles from the ground and is on the Euston to Birmingham New Street line. Programme The match programme can be downloaded here
Solihull Moors are delighted to welcome Hayley Green Commercials Limited as our official Match Ball Sponsors for Saturday 31st October's Enterprise National League fixture against Kidderminster Harriers at Damson Park. With nearly 40 years of experience in the motor trade, Hayley Green Commercials Limited are an established business specialising in the buying and selling of new and used commercial vehicles. Led by Directors Sarah and Steven Hulston, the company primarily deals in light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, while also extending its expertise to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and cars. Having operated for almost four decades, Hayley Green Commercials Limited have developed extensive knowledge of the commercial vehicle market, offering experience and expertise across a wide range of vehicle types. Their long-standing presence within the industry reflects the dedication and commitment that has supported the business throughout its history. Solihull Moors would like to thank Sarah, Steven and everyone at Hayley Green Commercials Limited for their support and look forward to welcoming them to Damson Park for Saturday's Enterprise National League fixture. 🎟 Join us at Damson Park on Saturday 31st October as The Moors take on Kidderminster Harriers in the Enterprise National League. Secure your tickets and get behind the lads!
