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Solihull Moors are delighted to announce the signing of Rio Shipston, who joins Chris Millington's squad ahead of the 2026/27 National League campaign, subject to league and FA approval. The talented midfielder arrives at Damson Park after progressing through Sheffield Wednesday's academy, where he developed into one of the Club's brightest young prospects and gained valuable experience around the first-team environment. Comfortable in possession and capable of dictating play from midfield, Shipston now joins the Moors, looking to continue his development as Chris Millington adds further quality to his squad ahead of the new season. Speaking after completing the move, Chris Millington said: "Rio is another player with exceptional potential. He has the technical ability to help teams control possession and he isn't afraid to take a risk in breaking lines. I am looking forward to working with him and seeing him develop in a Moors shirt" Everyone at Solihull Moors would like to welcome Rio to the Club and wishes him every success in Moors colours.

Solihull Moors are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Nathaniel Ford, who joins Chris Millington's squad ahead of the 2026/27 National League campaign, subject to league & FA approval. Ford arrives at Damson Park following his departure from FC Halifax Town this summer, having previously come through the academy at League One side Rotherham United. The young goalkeeper progressed through the ranks at Rotherham from a young age before signing his first professional contract in 2023. During his time with the Millers, Ford was part of the Under-18 side that reached the Youth Alliance Cup Final and regularly trained alongside the Club's first team, earning praise for his performances both in training and youth fixtures. Following a successful trial with Halifax Town last summer, Ford joined the Shaymen before becoming the latest addition to Chris Millington's squad as preparations continue for the new season. Speaking on the move, Chris Millington said: “ Having worked with Nat previously, I know what a talented young keeper he is. His impeccable attitude, commitment in training and potential to become a number one are just three of the reasons I wanted to bring him to Moors.” Everyone at Solihull Moors would like to welcome Nathaniel to the Club and wishes him every success in Moors colours.

Solihull Moors are delighted to welcome Jevon Mills back to the Club ahead of the 2026/27 National League season, subject to league & FA approval. Mills returns to Damson Park after previously enjoying a loan spell with the Moors during the second half of the 2022/23 campaign. A product of Hull City's academy, Mills joined the Tigers at Under-13 level before progressing through the youth system and signing his first professional contract in October 2021. The defender made his senior debut for Hull City later that year in the Championship, before gaining valuable experience across the National League. Following his departure from FC Halifax Town this summer, Mills now returns to Solihull as Chris Millington continues to strengthen his squad ahead of the new campaign. Speaking after completing the move, Chris Millington said: “Jevon has been on our radar since his first spell at Moors. At 22 years of age we believe he has all the tools to develop into a fantastic centre back. He has a lot of good attributes and he will flourish in the environment here at Moors.” Everyone at Solihull Moors would like to welcome Jevon back to the Club and wishes him every success in Moors colours.

The Enterprise National League fixtures will be released on Friday, July 10 for the 2026-27 campaign, with the opening round of fixtures taking place on Saturday, August 8 and the final day of the season being held on Saturday, April 24. The other key dates for any National League supporter's diary is the promotions weekend that will be held at Wembley Stadium over Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9. Alternatively, if you cannot attend either the fixtures at Damson Park or any of the away fixtures, the streaming platform DAZN will be once again be exclusively showing the matches with the platform showing 400+ live games this season with each team being streamed at least 30 times throughout the season. This is a subscription service with different pricing structures. We will bring you the full season fixtures as soon as they are announced on Friday morning. Written by Bryan Connolly

Solihull Moors can confirm that, should England progress to the World Cup semi-finals, kick-off for this year's Arthur Cup against Birmingham City will be brought forward to 6:00pm. The decision has been made to avoid a clash with England's potential 8:00pm kick-off, allowing supporters to enjoy both fixtures. Following the Arthur Cup, supporters will be invited to remain at Damson Park to watch the England match live on our big screens, with our bars and facilities remaining open throughout the evening. If England do not qualify for the semi-finals, the Arthur Cup will kick off as originally scheduled at 7:45pm. Further updates will be communicated across the Club's official channels should the kick-off time change. We look forward to welcoming supporters to Damson Park for another special Arthur Cup as we come together to honour Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and raise vital funds for the NSPCC and Solihull Moors Foundation.

This Tuesday will mark 74 days since Chris Millington’s side put four goals past Yeovil Town to finish their 2025/26 campaign, and finally – the Moors are back. Our pre-season schedule begins with a trip to Midland Football League, Division One champions Knowle, led by the management duo of Clive & Matt Seeley. The Moors have been proactive in the summer transfer window thus far, securing five fresh faces – as well as the returning fan favourites Alex Whitmore and Joe Sbarra, shaping up Chris Millington’s side for the 2026/27 campaign. Solihull’s pre-season preparations for another National League season contain seven matches, with Tuesday’s encounter kicking off our busy schedule. The game will kick-off at 7:45pm the Robins Nest Stadium in Knowle. Here is everything you need to know ahead of our clash against Knowle FC. —— An overview of Knowle FC: It’s been quite the few years for Knowle’s first-team squad, achieving success as the champions of the Midland Football League Division One as well as securing a cup double with victories in the FA Midweek Floodlit Cup and the Coventry Telegraph Cup. The football club itself were founded back in 1926, marking last season as its 100 th birthday. Within the last three years, the club have won five cup competitions and have secured back-to-back promotions, now playing in step five of the English non-League pyramid after their triumph last season. This coming season will see them operate at step five, as well as competing in the FA Cup for the first time in their history. Similarly, Knowle underwent a club-record win streak of 21 league matches last season, ensuring that despite the gap in tiers between the two sides – our opponents won’t be a straightforward contest. The Robins have began their pre-season preparations by welcoming in three new additions as well as picking up a 4-0 victory against Boldmere St. Michaels in their opening friendly. —— Head-to-head: This will be the first official meeting between the two sides in terms of a recognised first-team fixture, with Knowle also confirming that it will be their first time playing against a professional side. As mentioned, Knowle are already off to a winning start in pre-season, winning by four goals – with strikes coming from Odane Barnes, Zak Parsons and a brace from Talib Copeland. —— Tickets: Tickets for Tuesday’s visit to Knowle will be available to pay on the gate only, with kick-off between the two sides being at 7:45pm. The prices are as follows; Price on gate Adults (18-64) £10 Concessions (65+ & 12-17 with an adult) £5 Under 12s £0 —— In the dugout – Clive & Matt Seeley Whilst Knowle’s first-team squad completed the treble last season, it’s certainly worth recognising the incredible work that both Clive and Matt Seeley have put into their respective roles as joint managers. Both have already committed their futures to the football club, ahead of their first-ever season in step five – where they will come up against some tougher opposition, including Coventry Sphinx and Rugby Town. The duo led the club to back-to-back promotions, crediting their dressing room morale as a key factor not only behind their success but also as their motivation to use in order to ensure the club competes in their fresh surroundings next season. An interview with their club’s website confirmed they like to take a game-by-game approach, maintain the same mentality within each of their individual matches – rather than focusing too far on the challenges that lie further down the line. —— One to watch – Dylon Bennett A factor behind any successful side at any level of the game is having a strong spine to a team – and midfielder Dylon Bennett has been ever-present for Knowle during their remarkable rise over the last few years. Bennett won the club’s Player’s Player of the Season award for the 2025/26 campaign, proving to be a key figure in the dressing room as well as on the pitch. He has also made over 100 appearances for the Robins, providing key energy in the middle of the park. Despite the difference in tiers between the two sides, Bennett's calming presence in the centre of midfield for Knowle could be a key factor behind them posing a challenge to Chris Millington’s side on Tuesday. —— We hope to see as many of you as possible in Knowle on Tuesday, as we begin our pre-season preparations properly ahead of the 2026/27 National League campaign.💛💙 Match Preview written by Callum Moseley

Preparations for the 2026/27 Enterprise National League season are finally getting underway, as Chris Millington’s side will be facing Knowle Football Club away from home. Solihull Moors will be coming up against a team on the rise, with Knowle coming into the new campaign off the back of sensational back-to-back promotions under managers Matt and Clive Seeley. 2026 is their centenary year, and it has been very memorable for them so far. The history of Knowle begins all the way back to its founding in 1926, originally going by the name of Knowle Men’s Institute. They have been playing on the grounds of Hampton Road ever since the club first came into existence, and it is land that they share with the local cricket club. The plot was owned originally by John William Murray, and five years before Knowle’s founding, he passed the land onto the local trust to ensure the “maintenance and interest of any athletic or other similar sport for the use of and enjoyment of any of the residents of Knowle.” This arrangement is firmly in place to this day, and the two sports clubs still share the land. Before the outbreak of World War Two in 1939, Knowle did enjoy plenty of early success, winning no fewer than two league titles as well as a number of trophies, which included the Dr Nelson Charity Cup, the Henry Butler Cup, and finally the West Bromwich Shield. Just after the war was over, they built their clubhouse in 1947. Many players offered sheets from their used Anderson Shelters to assist in its construction. The club’s name was changed to Knowle Town at this point, but the club was then known as Knowle FC, as it is today, by the time the 1960s arrived. In the 1968/69 season, they narrowly failed in their bid for promotion from the Worcester Combination League Division Two after finishing as runners-up, though they would finally get over the line the following campaign, sealing their place in the Worcester Combination League Division One. Fast forward to the 1981/82 season, which was also a successful campaign for the club. Knowle got as far as the fifth round proper of the FA Vase under the stewardship of then-manager Gordon Cooper, losing 2-1 late on in the game against Barton Rovers. They did briefly change their club’s name to Knowle North Star, but by 1986, they were known as Knowle FC once again. The 1990s saw Dave Prust take over as Chairman of Knowle in what would turn out to be a great period for the Midlands club. During this period, they secured what is still the club’s highest ever league finish, which was 4th place in the Midlands Combination Premier League back in the 1995/96 campaign. Just a season later, they enjoyed winning some more silverware, lifting the Les James Challenge Cup in the 1996/97 season after defeating Kings Heath in the final. Unfortunately for the club, they would suffer relegation despite what was an 11th place finish in 1997/98, which was a consequence of not having floodlights at their ground. Tragedy struck Knowle Football Club back in 2003 with the death of Chairman Dave Prust at the age of 44, with Liam Coyle taking over. They did win the league title that season, but they were not allowed to be promoted after their ground still lacked floodlights. By 2008, they had won the title for the second time in three seasons, whilst also winning the President’s Cup, and this time they were determined that they were not going to miss out on their place in the league above. They were successful in their efforts after agreeing to ground share with another local Midlands club, Studley, and in the 2008/09 campaign, they ended up with what was a very respectable 12th place finish under joint managers Dave Cox and Martin Bishop. However, by the time 2010 arrived, the costs of ground sharing, running Hampton Road, as well as running their Reserves and Ladies teams, saw them take a voluntary relegation. More success did arrive a few years later after lifting the Presidents Cup again back in the 2013/14 season, and by this time, Tracy Lake was appointed as Chairperson of Knowle Football Club. In 2015, there was a merger, with the Midland Combination League and the Midland Alliance League combining, with Knowle placed in Division Two, with Chris Knott then being appointed as manager. There was bad news for Knowle in 2017 when Storm Doris tore apart their clubhouse, which included those original panels from the Anderson Shelters of World War Two. After Dave Ratcliffe took over from Tracy Lake, a modular building was installed as the new clubhouse by October 2018. Clive Seeley, who is now part of their present first team managerial duo, took over in the 2018/19 season, supported by Nic Oakley and Gary Ingram. They were successful in their first campaign, which included a run all the way to the Les James Challenge Cup Final, before narrowly losing 2 – 1 to Redditch Borough. Like clubs at all levels, Knowle Football Club were massively affected by the pandemic during the 2019/20 season, with the campaign being ended prematurely with Knowle sat as high as 2nd place in the league, having also reached the semi-final of both of their domestic cup competitions. The 2020/21 season was also curtailed by the pandemic. By the start of their 2022/23 campaign, there had been further changes in the dugout, with Matt Seeley joining forces with Clive as joint managers of Knowle Football Club, and they have gone on to secure plenty of silverware that has also seen them gain back-to-back promotions in 2024/25 and 2025/26. Last term, they did so by winning the Capelli Sport MFL Division One title with no less than 106 points to their name, scoring 115 goals and conceding just 27 times. The upcoming 2026/27 season will see them compete in the United Counties League Premier Division South. In the opposition dugout – Matt & Clive Seeley Matt and Clive Seeley have been a successful managerial partnership ever since Matt joined Clive in the Knowle dugout just before the start of the 2022/23 campaign, with Clive having previously been in sole charge since 2018. Their most recent campaign in charge of the Knowle First Team back in the 2025/26 season, where they secured their second successive promotion, which sees them play in the United Counties League Premier Division South this term. They won the Capelli Sport MFL Division title with 106 points, six ahead of Gornal Athletic, who finished as runner-up in second place. The season before that in the Midland Football League Division Two, they got promoted via the playoffs after finishing in second place with 70 points in total, just three behind Champions Northfield Town. Not only that, Knowle Football Club have won plenty of silverware under their stewardship, winning two Les James Cups, doing so in consecutive years back in 2023 and 2024, whilst also leading the club to a Saturday Vase win in 2023. Key Player – Talib Copeland Prolific forward Talib Copeland is undoubtedly a key player for Knowle ever since he joined the club back in July 2025, ahead of the start of last season, and they will be delighted that he is set to remain at the club next term, with confirmation of this arriving in May. The 21-year-old was the club’s leading goal scorer last season, scoring no less than 31 goals in 42 starts, with only Sam Grouse (Heather St. John’s – 32 goals), Taylor Homer (Gornal Athletic – 34 goals), and Traevay Wright (Gornal Athletic – 42 goals) scoring more than him. Copeland was also voted as the opposition’s player of the match no less than seven times last term. He will be hoping for another prolific campaign this term in what he hopes will be another successful season for himself and his club, Knowle FC. Opposition Preview written by Adam Holt

Please send CV and Covering Letter to Richard.blackmore@solihullmoorsfc.co.uk before the closing date of 15th July 2026 . Note: Interviews will commence as applications are received.

Representatives from the Solihull Moors Foundation, Hiten Pankhania and Scott Langford, spent yesterday at Asda Shirley engaging with local residents and promoting the Foundation’s programmes. Their presence provided an opportunity to share information about the wide range of initiatives delivered across the community and to connect directly with families, young people and shoppers. The Foundation extends its thanks to Sally Parker, Asda’s Community Champion, for inviting the team in and supporting this outreach. Her continued partnership enables the Foundation to strengthen its visibility within the community and ensure its programmes remain accessible and responsive to local needs. The Foundation looks forward to building on this relationship and creating further opportunities for positive community impact.