Solihull Moors are delighted to announce the signing of Henry Rylah on a two-month loan from Charlton Athletic. The 20-year-old joined Charlton at Under-12 level and quickly earned a reputation for his pace and ability on the ball. After impressing at Under-18 and Under-21 level, Rylah signed his first professional contract with the Addicks in May 2023 before making three senior appearances during the 2023/24 campaign. The exciting attacker spent the first half of 2026 on loan with League of Ireland Premier Division side Derry City, where he gained valuable senior experience. Rylah made 15 appearances across all competitions for the Candystripes, scoring twice and providing one assist before returning to Charlton in June. Speaking about Rylah’s arrival, Chris Millington added: “Henry is an exciting, quick, young winger. His directness will help contribute to our style of play. We're delighted that Henry chose Moors and we're really looking forward to seeing him perform in a Moors shirt.” Welcome to the Moors, Henry! 💛💙
Solihull Moors are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Max Metcalfe from Stockport County. Standing at a towering 6ft 6in, Metcalfe adds further strength and presence to the Moors’ goalkeeping department. The shot-stopper is no stranger to National League football, having gained valuable senior experience during loan spells with Spennymoor Town, AFC Fylde, Marine and Oxford City. Metcalfe now makes the move to Damson Park ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. On his latest addition, Moors First Team Manager, Chris Millington said: “We were delighted to have the opportunity to sign Max. He brings excellent presence and character allied with a high level of goalkeeping ability. He has integrated quickly into the group and he is itching to get started for Moors." Welcome to the Moors, Max! 💛💙
Solihull Moors can confirm the dates and kick-off times for the club’s four National League Cup group-stage fixtures. The Moors will host Middlesbrough Under-21s, Leeds United Under-21s, Newcastle United Under-21s and Everton Under-21s at Damson Park. National League Cup Fixtures Solihull Moors v Middlesbrough U21s – Tuesday 18th August, 7pm Solihull Moors v Leeds United U21s – Tuesday 8th September, 7pm Solihull Moors v Newcastle United U21s – Tuesday 6th October, 7pm Solihull Moors v Everton U21s – Tuesday 13th October, 7pm Entry is free for all supporters, although tickets must be redeemed in advance via TicketCo. Hospitality will also be available in Jerroms for £10 per person, including sandwiches and the opportunity to watch the match from the Directors’ Box. While admission is free, supporters are encouraged to make a donation to the Solihull Moors Foundation via JustGiving. All donations will help the Foundation continue its work across the local community - https://www.justgiving.com/charity/solihullmoorsfdn Parking will also be available at Damson Park for £5 per vehicle. Tickets for all four fixtures can be redeemed here: https://solihullmoorsfc.ticketco.shop/
Supporters can secure the new away shirt from today by placing a pre-order through the Macron website. Please note that the shirt is not yet available for immediate purchase, with pre-orders ensuring supporters are among the first to receive the new kit once stock arrives. Bradley Rice, Director of Commercial, said: "Purcell Branding have been a fantastic partner to Solihull Moors, and it’s a relationship that extends well beyond the commercial side of the Club. Dave Purcell has been an ardent supporter of the Moors for many years and has always been someone we can rely on. Whether it’s helping with the ongoing development of the stadium, supporting projects behind the scenes or simply being on hand whenever we need him, Dave and the team at Purcell Branding have consistently gone above and beyond. To now welcome Purcell Branding as the official away sleeve sponsor is a fitting next step in what has become a hugely valued partnership. We’re incredibly grateful for their continued support and proud to have their name on our first-team shirt as we look to build on the progress being made both on and off the pitch.” Dave Purcell, Managing Director of Purcell Branding said: “Purcell Branding are delighted to continue our partnership with Solihull Moors and to take our involvement with the Club to the next level as the official away shirt sleeve sponsor. But our relationship with the Moors goes far beyond sponsorship and we take pride in working alongside the Club. From renovating and transforming key areas of the ground to delivering signage, branding and installation projects, we’re proud to have a hands-on role in helping shape the matchday environment. To now see the Purcell Branding name on the first-team shirt is a fantastic extension of that relationship. We’re proud to support the Club, proud to be part of its continued growth, and excited to see what we can achieve together both on and off the pitch this season.” Supporters wishing to secure the new away shirt can place their pre-order now via the Macron website.
Solihull Moors are pleased to announce that the club will be hosting a Fans’ Forum, giving supporters the chance to hear directly from our First Team Manager, Chris Millington, Assistant Manager Andy Cooper, and Chairman Darryl Eales. The event will take place in the Trevor Stevens Suite on 13th August, with doors opening at 6pm ahead of a 7pm start. Entry will be free for all fans, with donations to the Moors Foundation welcome, we hope to see you there!
Moors fans, the wait is finally over. The Enterprise National League is officially back! Strap yourselves in and get ready for the excitement, the drama, the highs and the lows that only football can bring. Looking to get off to a good start, the opening game of the season sees us take a trip to The Marcy Fitness Stadium, home of Harrogate Town, backed by a sold out coach full of our incredible away support. We'll need more of the same again this season if we're to achieve our goals! Pre-season round-up - A mixed set of results and performances in pre-season were to be expected following a busy summer of change, with manager Chris Millington making numerous signings so far, aswell as the Club also saying goodbye to some big players. Knowle FC 1-0 Solihull Moors The Moors first match back was a loss to Knowle. Game time for a large chunk of the squad was the main aim, with plenty of players getting minutes against our newly-promoted neighbours. Alverchurch 1-1 Solihull Moors Joe Sbarra, signed back on a permanent contract, netted the equaliser in an end-to-end game away at Alverchurch, with both sides playing some lovely football in an entertaining contest. Solihull Moors 0-3 Birmingham City Solihull were defeated comfortably by the Championship side, who fielded a strong starting 11 in our annual Arthur Cup match. Blues will be aiming for promotion to the Premier League next year, so you'll struggle to find a better side visiting Damson Park this season. Hednesford 1-2 Solihull Moors Charlie Footes, who has since signed his first professional contract, again showed why he has broken into the first team squad, with another two assists against Hednesford. Conor Wilkinson equalised, before Kian Ryley scored to secure the first win of pre-season for The Moors after earlier falling a goal behind to a Jamie Cooke strike. Hereford 0-3 Solihull Moors Fresh from the Hednesford win, Solihull took on Hereford. A solid showing and another good result saw a second goal in two games for Ryley, a tremendous finish from new signing Junior Tiensia, and an own goal secure the win for The Moors. Solihull Moors 1-1 Burton Albion One of the strongest performances of pre-season, holding our own against a side two divisions above. Both teams had chances to win the game after Ben Worman equalised in the first half, in what was a solid result for The Moors. Solihull Moors 2-4 Northampton The final warm-up game before the League season begins started off well for the home side, Cam Green rifling home to put Solihull 1-0 up. Northampton responded by going into a commanding 4-1 lead, before Jacob Wakeling reduced the deficit towards the end, the final score 4-2. New signings - Goalkeeper Nat Ford - FC Halifax Defenders Matty Carson - Boston Justin Hanks - Nottingham Forest Jevon Mills - FC Halifax Tyrell Warren - Grimsby Alex Whitmore - Re-signed Midfielders Jamie Andrews - Woking Joe Sbarra - Doncaster Rio Shipston - Sheffield Wednesday Junior Tiensia - Wealdstone Forward Ben Wodskou - Brackley Here's a look at our first opponents - Harrogate Town, recently relegated from League Two, were formed in 1919, and first played in the West Riding League. This was after the original formation of the club was postponed from 1914, due to the war. In their first season, they were crowned winners of the Whitworth Cup, coming out 4-0 victors against Ripon City in the final. In 1920, they joined the newly formed Yorkshire League and moved to their new ground Wetherby Lane, a stadium that later played host to more than 15,000 supporters in a friendly against Sheffield United. The Club disbanded in the 1930/1931 season, and weren't re-formed until 1935, taking on the name 'Harrogate Hotspurs'. Another name change happened in 1948, this time to the current 'Harrogate Town'. The 1962/63 season saw them lift the County Cup, before hitting another successful spell in the 70s. 1981/82 brought the last ever Yorkshire League Division Two title win, just before the league joined up with the Midland League, to create the Northern Counties East League. Floodlights we're installed at their home ground in 1982, and to mark the occasion, Leeds United sent their entire squad to the opening, with Eddie Gray switching on the lights for the first time. The Sulphurites won the UniBond League Division One in the 2001/02 season, storming to the title by finishing 10 points clear of second place. 5th and 6th placed finishes in the following two seasons showed the steady progress the Club had been making, and also earned them the right to enter the Conference North. The Club again finished in 6th place, aswell as earning their place in the first round of the FA Cup, losing on penalties to Torquay. 2009/10 was a poor season for the Club, finishing bottom of the league, only to be offered a reprieve due to the fact several other teams in the league went bankrupt,and they were offered their place back. Their highest ever league position was secured in the 2015/16 season, finishing 4th and earning their place in the play-offs, oy to be knocked out by AFC Fylde. The Club made the big decision to operate full time from 2017/18, a season that saw Harrogate achieve promotion to the National League, for the first time in their history, courtesy of the play-offs. The first season started off incredibly well for them, climbing to the top of the table after 11 games, eventually finishing in 6th place. History was made again in the covid-hit 2019/20 season, when the Club claimed promotion to the Football League. Whilst sat in 2nd position behind Barrow, the league decided to end the season due to the pandemic, therefore putting Harrogate in the play-offs. They beat Boreham Wood in the semi-final, and then Notts County 3-1 in the final, in front of no fans, to claim their place in League Two. Their first season in League Two was played mostly behind closed doors, as fans were still kept away because of covid. The 2021/22 season ended on a high as Town lifted the 2019/20 FA Trophy, which had been delayed due to the pandemic, at Wembley Stadium with Josh Falkingham scoring the winning goal against Concord Rangers. The Club reached the third round of the FA Cup in 21/22, before achieving their highest ever league position in the 23/24 campaign, finishing in 13th place in League Two. Town were relegated at the end of 25/26, bringing to an end 6 seasons of league football. Major stadium upgrades were announced at the end of the season, including a new stand that will increase the grounds seating to over 2000. Not to hang around and feel sorry for themselves after dropping down a division, Harrogate, managed by Simon Weaver, have also invested heavily in their playing squad. The most recent two to arrive are Halifax's Josh Hmami, and National League South top scorer Brad Dolaghan signing in the last few days to showing their ambitions for the season. Let's get behind the boys from the start and see where this season takes us! COYM💛💙 Written by Scott Cattell
Solihull Moors will get their 2026/27 National League campaign underway this weekend, as they make the trip to newly-relegated side Harrogate Town.
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Tickets for this fixture can be purchased here Supporters must not that there will be no sales on the day in person and all tickets are sold/facilitated online and over the phone only. Seating and standing tickets are available, with disability spaces also available. Travel Tickets for our official supporters coach can be purchased here Car Park Directions to Parking Area From the A1 take the A661 and turn Left at the traffic Lights onto Hookstone Drive. Then turn left onto Hookstone Wood Road, follow the road until you reach the Large car park located within the sports centre.
Solihull Moors are delighted to announce that Academy graduate Charlie Footes has signed his first professional contract with the Club. The young striker has committed his future to the Moors after progressing through the Club's Academy, marking another milestone in the continued development of the Academy pathway into first-team football. Footes has been a familiar face around the first-team environment over the past season, earning places in Chris Millington's matchday squads, including National League Cup fixtures, while continuing his development through valuable senior experience with Studley FC. A product of the Moors Academy, Charlie also represented the Club in the FA Youth Cup, consistently impressing throughout his time within the youth system before taking the next step into the senior setup. His professional contract is another example of the opportunities available to young players at Solihull Moors, with the Club continuing to invest in developing homegrown talent and providing a genuine pathway from Academy football into the first team. Myles Cooper, Head of Academy, said: “Charlie's journey represents exactly what our Academy is designed to produce. He has developed across every area of the programme - technically, physically, academically, and as a person. His progression through the academy teams, into the FA Youth Cup squad, into senior football at Steps 4 & 5, and now into Chris Millington's first-team environment has been the product of sustained hard work, outstanding attitude, and a willingness to be coached. This is the pathway working as it should, and we look forward to supporting his continued development at first-team level." Chris Millington, First Team Manager, added: “Charlie has made good progress since ending last season with the youth team and then starting preseason with the first team. He has shown a new level of maturity in his play, and we believe he can continue to grow and develop as a player in the first team. Myles, the academy staff and the academy players should be proud and encouraged by Charlie’s progression it’s an exciting time for the academy. For Charlie, he’s achieved his first goal and the hard work starts now." Charlie Footes said: “I’m really proud to sign my first professional contract with Solihull Moors. It’s something I’ve been working towards for the last few seasons since I joined the academy 2 years ago. It’s taken a lot of hard work and commitment to get to this point. I have to thank Myles and Chris for giving me the opportunity; their belief in me has given me the chance to express what I’m about in games with my attacking and defensive attitude. Hopefully I can repay them with more of the same energy throughout the season" Everyone at Solihull Moors would like to congratulate Charlie on signing his first professional contract and wish him every success as he begins the next chapter of his journey in blue and yellow.
