Following our opening day defeat, Solihull Moors are back in action this weekend as we welcome Boston United to Damson Park. The Moors kicked off their campaign with a trip to newly-relegated Harrogate Town, who produced a dominant display to win the game comfortably by the end. Jacob Wakeling and Tyler French pulled goals back for the Moors but it wasn’t enough to secure a point on the road. This weekend will see Solihull host a Boston side who also lost their opening game, slipping to a narrow defeat at the hands of Aldershot Town on home soil. Ahead of Saturday’s clash, here is everything you need to know… —— An overview of Boston United: The 2026/27 season will be Boston United’s third campaign in the fifth tier, following their promotion from the National League North in Spring 2024. In their debut campaign, Graham Coughlan led the club to arguably one of the greatest relegation escapes in National League history – spending September to March in the bottom four but ended the season in 19 th with safety confirmed before the final day. Coughlan experienced a difficult start to last season, losing key defender Jai Rowe and it appeared at one stage as though they’d be in another relegation battle. However, Hurst stepped in – secured big signings such as Jamie Grimes, Tom Cursons and Jake Rooney whilst allowing key midfielder Frankie Maguire to shine in the middle of the park as they finished 12 th last season. Boston have already lose Maguire to York City earlier this summer, but have secured the permanent returns of Grimes & Rooney – whilst also landing several new signings including two European talents. They began the season with a narrow loss to Aldershot Town on home soil, and will likely be extremely motivated to avoid the same fate this weekend. —— Head-to-head: Until April 2026, Solihull had won each of their last three matches against Boston United – beating them 1-0, 3-2 and 2-1. However, Boston comfortably disposed of ten-man Solihull last season in a 3-0 win at Damson Park, which was the tie when the Moors lost Conor Wilkinson to a controversial decision. In the last ten meetings between the two teams, Solihull have won six and Boston have won four – meaning there is yet to be a draw between the two sides for some time. —— Tickets: Tickets for Saturday’s clash against Boston United are on sale now, here The prices are as follows; Adults (25-64): £22.00 Concessions (65+): £18.00 Young Adult (16-24): £11.00 Kids (12-15): £7.50 Under 12s: £1.00 There are no additional fees when purchasing your tickets because the £1.00 is already added to the price of the ticket. Reminder that children U14 need to be accompanied by an adult as per National League stadium regulations. —— Getting to the Stadium: Damson Park is located just outside of Solihull Town Centre, just under three miles to be exact. If supporters are travelling by train, there are two relatively close stations that serve the stadium. The first is Solihull Station, which is three miles away (10 minute car journey), whilst Birmingham International Station is 3.4 miles away. From either train station, supporters can board the x12 service which will take you to the stadium – though tickets need to brought either on the bus or via the NX West Midlands App. If supporters are arriving by car, the stadium is located on Damson Parkway, next door to gate two of the next door Jaguar Land Rover site. Parking is on a first come basis. —— In the dugout – Paul Hurst: The man in the hot seat for Boston United is 51-year-old Paul Hurst, a man that needs no introduction with his EFL pedigree and being the manager that led his Grimsby Town side to beat the Moors in their respective play-off final at the London Stadium. Hurst returned to Boston in January, having replaced Graham Coughlan and was tasked with keeping the club up, strengthening in depth and it’s fair to say – he did just that. Since returning to the club, Hurst has taken control of roughly 20 domestic matches and averaged a points per game rate of 1.65 – with his Boston side beating the Moors & Hartlepool in their final two games to secure a top half finish. They also ended the previous season with just one defeat from their last seven, though have already tasted a loss this campaign. Hurst won promotion from the National League and went on to have a memorable few years with Grimsby Town in the EFL. —— Opposition View: Ahead of the game between the two teams, I spoke to Boston United fan James (@BUFCSupporter on Twitter) in regards to what Moors fans can expect from their opposition. He stated… ‘Boston United head into the new season under Paul Hurst looking to build on last term’s solid 12th-place finish. ‘The Pilgrims have strengthened with a good mix of experience and younger talent over the summer. Permanent deals for Jake Rooney and Jamie Grimes (both of whom impressed on loan last season), plus Niall Canavan, Gavan Holohan, Ben Hammond, Jack Holmes, Connor McBride, George Ward and Lennon Wheeldon, as well as loans for Luke Faxon and Sai Sachdev from Sheffield United and the return of Ken Aboh from Norwich. Keeping hold of Tom Cursons so far has also been a positive. ‘An opening-day home defeat to Aldershot was a disappointing start, but with only one game played the focus quickly shifts to the first away trip of the campaign. ‘The Pilgrims have generally travelled well in recent seasons, so Solihull and the rest of the National League can expect a competitive, well-organised side that will look to get back on track on the road by getting points on the board and continue the progress made last season.’ Thank you to James for taking part in this article. —— We hope to see as many of you as possible ahead of Saturday’s clash with Boston United. COYM 🟡🔵 Match preview written by Callum Moseley
Solihull Moors is delighted to announce reduced matchday ticket prices for supporters aged 12 to 24 ahead of the 2026/27 National League season, alongside the introduction of a new free Young Supporters Membership Scheme. The initiative forms part of the Club’s ongoing commitment to making football more accessible and affordable for younger supporters, encouraging the next generation of Moors fans to attend matches and become lifelong supporters. The free membership scheme has also been developed to help the Club maintain a safe, welcoming and family-friendly matchday environment, while ensuring supporters under the age of 16 attend fixtures alongside a responsible adult. 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. Membership Benefits Every registered young supporter will receive: One complimentary match ticket One complimentary guest ticket for a supporter aged 15 or under A birthday message from the Club A personalised Young Supporters Membership Card Memberships are personal to the registered holder and cannot be transferred, shared or lent to another supporter. Misuse of a membership card may result in the membership being withdrawn. Chairman Darryl Eales said: "The club is always trying to encourage the younger generation to become loyal and lifelong Moors supporters and I’m delighted that we have been able to reduce match day prices for 12 to 24 year old supporters. At the same time, we are mindful of the feedback of many supporters last season about the behaviour of a small section of younger fans. We are seeking to address this, in part, with a membership scheme, which also includes a free game, so as to ensure behaviour can be monitored more effectively and u16’s are attending games with responsible adult. This is for the collective benefit. No solution is perfect, but I hope fans will work with us to make the new system work and feedback any improvements. We want Moors to build on its reputation as a welcoming, family friendly community club where supporters are passionate in their support of the team but disruptive and disrespectful behaviour is not tolerated. I love the sense of excitement the new season brings and look forward to welcoming everyone to the first home game of the season against Boston” How to Apply The Young Supporters Membership Scheme is completely free to join. Applicants will need to provide: Their full name Their home address Their date of birth A recent photograph Photographic proof of identity Next-of-kin contact details Applications should be emailed to the Ticket Office at ticketing@solihullmoorsfc.co.uk The Ticket Office will review each application and will either approve it, decline it or contact the applicant if any further information is required. Once approved, the membership will also be linked to the email address used within the Club’s ticketing system. Photographic Identification Photographic proof of identity is required as part of the application process. The Club recognises that younger supporters may not hold a passport or driving licence. A CitizenCard or Post Office PASS card will be accepted as photographic identification for the scheme. The membership card will display the member’s photograph, full name, date of birth and next-of-kin contact number. Collection arrangements are as follows: Under-12s and ages 12-15: A parent or guardian must be present to sign for the membership card. Ages 16-24: Members may collect their card without a parent or guardian present. Further information about when and where cards can be collected will be provided once an application has been approved. 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 and will not be permitted to enter the stadium unaccompanied. Purchase Match Tickets Once their membership has been approved, supporters can purchase tickets in advance through the Club’s ticketing website. The Club strongly encourages young supporters and their parents or guardians to complete the free registration process before attending a fixture.
Facilitate Search is a specialist recruitment and talent solutions business operating across the Facilities Management and Built Environment sectors. Since launching in 2019, the business has built an outstanding reputation for connecting exceptional people with industry-leading organisations, whilst maintaining a culture centred around relationships, trust and long-term partnerships. Founded by local leaders and Moors supporters, Adam Beadle and Robbie Hindle, FS have committed to partnering with the Football Club, joining us on our journey. Harrison Taylor, Solihull Moors’ Head Of Revenue, said: "We are delighted to welcome Facilitate Search as the first-ever Moors Partner. Our relationship with Adam and Robbie has gone from strength to strength since the 2025/26 National League season. Our businesses share values and pride for the local community in Solihull and beyond. From our very first conversations, it was clear that FS and the team also share our ambition, our commitment to growth and our passion for building meaningful relationships. We are excited to work together and look forward to supporting each other's growth in the years ahead. The launch of our Moors Partner programme is an important step in the evolution of our commercial offering, and it is fitting that Facilitate Search becomes the first business to join us on that journey."
Solihull Moors were blown away in the end by Harrogate Town in today's National League opener. After looking like performing a stunning second half comeback, pulling back to 2-2 from 2-0 down, The Moors fell to an eventual 5-2 loss to a very strong Harrogate side. Harrogate started the game on the front foot but couldn't find a way past new keeper Max Metcalfe on his Moors debut, or the superb Alex Whitmore until just before half time. After saving an early free-kick, former Stockport stopper Metcalfe confidently took a couple of nice catches, and then pulled off a terrific save from Harrogate new-boy Brad Dolaghan, one of seven debutants for the home side, brilliantly palming the ball away with a strong left hand in what was a solid start for our new number 1. Dolaghan, who was a constant threat for Harrogate, mis-hit a shot after superbly taking a cross under his control, Metcalfe happy to collect the weak effort. A minute before the break, Harrogate defender Archie Baptiste took advantage of a lucky bounce just outside the box, and on the half volley unleashed a tremendous finish out of nowhere to put his side a goal ahead on his debut for the club. 1-0. Ben Wodskou came on for the second half, replacing Henry Rylah, as Chris Millington looked to get his side back into the game. A couple of counter attacks and crosses came to nothing, as The Moors searched for chances. Matty Carson coming closest, striking a free kick narrowly over the bar from around 25 yards Bryn Morris scored Harrogate's second goal, after having a powerful drive blocked by Whitmore, the captain's second attempt took a heavy deflection off Tyrell Warren, the ball looping up and over Metcalfe's grasp. 2-0 Wodskou was desperately unlucky to have a shot deflected just wide, following a good run into the box by Wakeling. Metcalfe again did well to catch a rasping effort from Morris. Bailey Hobson fizzed an effort just over the bar from distance as the hosts looked to increase their lead further. Wakeling gave The Moors a lifeline on 71 minutes with an instinctive header. After winning the original corner with a decent strike, our number 9 reacted lightning fast to nod substitute Ben Wodskou's effort into the back of the net. Game on 2-1. As the tide began to turn in The Moors favour, Wakeling twice went close to the equaliser, coming agonisingly close to scoring after good balls into the box. When it was looking like been one of those days where the equaliser just wouldn't come, Tyler French popped up in the box to flick home from a few yards out following another dangerous corner, and another Wodskou assist. The former Brackley man causing carnage from set-pieces since coming on for the second half. 2-2 At this point with Harrogate desperately trying to hang on and Solihull looking to net a late winner, the home side won a free kick on the right-hand side of the box. A powerful low effort hit Ciaran McGuckin and somehow found it's way into Metcalfe's goal in the most fortunate of circumstances. 3-2 The game was put out of reach in the 90th minute. McGuckin scored again, this time cutting in from the left before unleashing a wonderful curling effort beyond the reach of the goalkeeper. 4-2 Rohan Vaughan then notched Harrogate's 5th goal on his debut to wrap up a thrilling game 5 minutes into injury time. Having a thunderous right footed effort well saved, before cutting back and placing into the far corner on his left. 5-2. Game over. A massive thank you to the away supporters that travelled today. We wish you all a safe journey home. 💙💛 Next up for The Moors is Boston United at Damson Park on Saturday 15th August, 3pm. Don't miss out on our first home game of the new season. Ticket details for this match will be announced shortly. If you would like to secure your seat for the whole season, purchase your season ticket on the link below - https://solihullmoorsfc.ticketco.events/uk/en/m/events/1078557/seating_arrangement?version=m Match report written by Scott Cattell
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
