Opposition Overview: Sutton United

For over five years, Toby has been part of Solihull Moors Foundation’s Holiday Camps, and what a journey it has been! Toby has ADHD and additional needs, particularly around processing speed and language. Over the years, the camps have provided him with a welcoming and supportive environment where he has been able to develop at his own pace, build friendships and grow in confidence. His progress has been incredible. His communication and processing have developed; he has made so many friends and, most importantly, he has found somewhere he genuinely loves being. Football has become a huge part of his life, giving him opportunities to socialise, be part of a team and experience the joy of achievement. The encouragement and support of the staff and coaches have played a huge part in Toby’s journey. Their patience, positivity and ability to engage with him have helped create an environment where he feels included, valued and confident. Although Toby has attended many camps over the years, Summer Camp 2026 was particularly special. This was when he really came out of his shell. His growing confidence was clear to see, and he showed just how much he thrives when given the right opportunities and support. For Toby, football is about so much more than the game. Living with ADHD can bring challenges around focus, processing and managing emotions. Through football, teamwork and the structure of the camps, Toby has had opportunities to develop discipline, patience, concentration and emotional resilience. These are valuable skills that extend far beyond the football pitch and support him in everyday life. Sport has given Toby a positive outlet, helped him build meaningful friendships and provided a sense of belonging. It has shown just how important it is that every child, regardless of their individual needs, has the opportunity to take part, develop and discover what they are capable of. Toby’s mum shared her reflections on his journey: "Toby has been coming to Solihull Moors Foundation’s Holiday Camps for over 5 years. Attending camp has so many positives for Toby. Toby has complex needs that include both speed and language. His processes has come on leaps and bounds. He’s made so many friends and loves attending the holiday camps. The staff and coaches have always been really encouraging and engaging with Toby. Toby has attended so many camps, but at Summer Camp 2026 he really came out of his shell and showed how much he thrives here; he loves his football. Sport has been a very big part of Toby’s journey and it’s important that children are given all the opportunities possible through sport to support their mental health such as developing emotional and mental coping skills along with discipline. Solihull Moors Foundation are fabulous!" Toby’s story is a wonderful reminder of why inclusive sport matters. Looking back at the child who first joined our camps over five years ago and seeing the confidence, friendships and development he has today is something we are incredibly proud of. We are delighted to have been part of Toby’s journey and look forward to seeing him continue to grow, enjoy his football and make many more memories with us. Football is about more than what happens on the pitch. It’s about building confidence, developing life skills, creating friendships and giving every child the opportunity to thrive.

Solihull Moors head to Sutton United on Saturday 14 November looking to build on a hard-fought 2-1 win over Kidderminster Harriers in their last National League outing. Ben Wodskou’s early header and a resolute defensive display, led by Alex Whitmore and a string of saves from goalkeeper Samuel Johnson, secured the points, and the side will be aiming to carry that momentum into this one. Andy’s Bet Club also publishes free football accumulator tips each week, all backed with expert insight and research. Match Preview Solihull Moors take on Sutton United and they aim for their third win in a row after beating Wealdstone and Kidderminster Harriers in their last two. Kidderminster Harriers went ahead through Lewis Walker in the third minute, but Ben Wodskou equalised three minutes later and an own goal from Ben Crompton in the 41st minute settled the game. Kidderminster Harriers had 63% of the ball and 17 shots that afternoon. They finished with 2.08 expected goals, a measure of how likely each chance was to be scored, against 0.88 for Solihull Moors, so the defence had plenty of work to do. Sutton United go into the game after a 3-0 win over Worthing on the same day. An own goal from Jayden Moore, a finish from Temi Babalola and a Charlie Carter penalty all came in the first half, and Sutton United won with just 27% of the ball. Solihull Moors Form Guide Holding on against Kidderminster Harriers owed a lot to the goalkeeper and the back line. Goalkeeper Sam Johnson made five saves, four of them reflex saves, and eight of Kidderminster Harriers’ 17 shots were blocked. Alex Whitmore won 10 of his 11 aerial duels and made 15 interceptions and 16 clearances, while Jevon Mills recovered the ball 25 times and won 12 of his 16 duels. At the other end, Ben Wodskou’s equalising header was worth 0.20 expected goals, but it carried a post-shot figure of 0.68. Wing-back Marvin Johnson provided the assist, and he also made three key passes and completed all three of his dribbles. Set pieces gave Solihull Moors another route to goal, with two of their three corners and three of their five free kicks ending in a shot. Sutton United Form Guide All three of Sutton United’s goals against Worthing arrived between the 21st and 33rd minutes. Temi Babalola’s finish came from a chance worth 0.15 expected goals, but its post-shot expected goals figure, which also accounts for where the shot was placed, was 0.78. Charlie Carter scored the penalty and hit the target with both of his shots. Worthing completed 530 passes, yet Sutton United made 45 interceptions and 35 clearances and allowed only one shot on target. Brookes won 10 of his 12 defensive duels, Dan Urpens won nine of his 12, and Alex Kirk recovered the ball 17 times. Sutton United’s attacking output dropped away after the break, with 0.01 expected goals in the second half. They still launched five counterattacks across the match so they can hurt opponents without needing much of the ball. Sutton United v Solihull Moors Key Duels The Solihull Moors left flank against the Sutton United right looks like an important battle. Wing-back Marvin Johnson made three key passes against Kidderminster Harriers, completed all three of his dribbles and won five of his 10 offensive duels. On the same side for Sutton United, Urpens won nine of his 12 defensive duels against Worthing. The other contest is in the air. Alex Whitmore won five of his six aerial duels on his way to 10 from 11, and he is likely to face Temi Babalola who won two of his four aerial duels against Worthing. Conclusion Both sides won their last league games with well under half of the ball, Solihull Moors with 37% and Sutton United with 27%, so this could be a game decided by who makes better use of limited possession. 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 the best betting sites . It covers football, horse racing and more, with match stats and competition centres that help bettors find value before they bet.

Solihull Moors can confirm details for FA Youth Cup Second Round Proper fixture against Barnsley FC. The tie will take place at Damson Park on Thursday, 26th November 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 7.00 pm.  The match must be settled on the night. In the event of the scores being level after 90 minutes, there will be extra time then decided by a penalty shootout. 🎟️ Ticket Information Adults: £5 Concession 65+ / U18: £3 Booking Fee: £1 per ticket Car Parking: £5 (usual matchday rate applies)

Forest Green Rovers vs Solihull Moors – Tuesday 29th December 2026 - Kick-off 7:45pm.

Chris Millington's Solihull Moors side beat Kidderminster 2-1 in the National League, blowing off the early season cobwebs to record back-to-back wins for the first time this season, in what was a Halloween thriller at Damson Park. The Moors got off to a horror start, when The Harriers scored with their first attack of the game, with Lewis Walker tapping in from a few yards out after 3 minutes. Ben Wodskou then equalised for Solihull with a header just 3 minutes later, assisted by Marvin Johnson. Kidderminster's Ben Crompton then diverted into his own net on 41 minutes, with his own goal proving to be the final nail in the coffin for the away side in an action-packed display that saw plenty of blood, sweat and tears from both sides. The very first action of the game was a monstrous header by Alex Whitmore, followed by a brave clearance by Andrews, that saw the midfield man wiped out with bone-crunching challenge in a feisty first 30 seconds. Goal - 3' Kidderminster. Paul Wotton's side got off to the perfect start, when a nice ball over the top by new Kiddy loan-signing Maz Kouhyar fell to Callum Stewart, who looked dubiously offside at first glance, before the attacker squared across goal for Lewis Walker to tap into an empty net. 0-1 GOAL - 6' Moors. Not to be disheartened by the early setback, The Moors won a free-kick in what's fast becoming 'Marvin Johnson territory' on the left-wing. Johnson curled the set-piece into the box, and Ben Wodskou, who's been in deadly form lately, made no mistake, planting his header past Jack Wint in the Kidderminster goal. 1-1 The equaliser galvanised the home side, with Millington's men playing some lovely football and dominating large chunks of the game. The home side were unlucky on several occasions, when they were unable to find the killer final ball. A lapse in concentration at the back allowed the Harriers to break down the left, but Oscar Rutherford did well to close his man down, and Jevon Mills got into the right place to block the cross. Elias Kachunga was a split second away from getting in the end of a loose ball following a mistake at the back for Kidderminster, with just getting enough on the ball to deny the Moors attacker. Solihull continued to push Wotton's side back, and were almost rewarded for their efforts less than a minute later, Wint this time misjudging from a similar situation, which allowed Jacob Wakeling to nip in and collect the ball around 20 yards out. The goal was at his mercy, but the number 9 rolled agonisingly wide of the post to let Kidderminster off the hook. Down the other end, Ryan Woods got himself in the way of a powerful effort that looked to be going on target, as the Reds looked to catch Solihull on the break. Then in typical Wodskou fashion, he won a ball out of nowhere, and laid it off to Wakeling, who was fouled on the left. Marvin Johnson took the free-kick, which was headed a yard wide by Tyler French. Carrying on from Tuesday's battling performance, Jevon Mills produced a flying block after Kiddy burst down the right and Kouhyar looked to get a shot away. David Davis sliced wide from 20 yards during Kidderminster's best spell of possession. Whitmore then blocked a powerful shot from Callum Stewart and the visitors won free kick 25 yards out, after Solihull couldn't properly clear their lines. The Moors fans were beginning to become agitated by some of the ghoulish decisions made by the linesman during the first half, with a number of blatant offside calls that were missed. With Solihull back on the attack again, Wodskou then let fly from around 25 yards and saw his stinging effort go just over the bar. More frustration was then aimed towards the official running the line, when a Kidderminster player clearly knocked the ball out of play for a goal kick, but was then awarded a corner with another ghastly decision. The corner eventually led to another corner, which was only half cleared, and landed at the feet of Maz Kouhyar, who struck an effort from outside the box, but it was well saved by Sam Johnson. Johnson was straight back up and made an even better second save from a Crompton attempt, that was lashed at goal from an angle, before Marvin Johnson won a free kick and took away the Kidderminster momentum. A penalty appeal for Solihull followed moments later, when Kachunga was hauled down in the box, but the ref instantly waved the penalty calls away. GOAL - 41' Moors. Wodskou, who was terrorising the away defence, collected the ball and held off a defender as he tore through on the right-hand side of the box. The former Birmingham City man fired a low ball across goal, which was turned into his own net by the unlucky Ben Crompton, and the travelling fans Halloween began to turn into a nightmare, as Solihull went into a deserved lead. 2-1 Second half Kidderminster came flying out of the blocks at the start of the second half, only to find a resilient Moors backline holding firm. An important Whitmore header was followed up by a big block by Jamie Andrews, before Whitmore headed another dangerous ball clear, and Andrews blocked again. Superb stuff from both players. Shortly after, a great chance then came and went for Solihull, when a Johnson cross was too high for Wodskou, who couldn't get enough on a header, the ball then fell nicely for Wakeling who smashed over the bar from 8 yards. There were then a couple of penalty appeals in quick succession, as Kiddy broke through on goal, Walker ghosted into the box and went down with a blood-curdling scream, but nothing was given other than a goal kick. Then down the other end Solihull wanted one when Marvin Johnson crumbled under a challenge, again nothing given as the referee looked unwilling to dish out any treats to The Moors. DISALLOWED GOAL - 51' Kidderminster. The away side break through the middle, and as the ball is laid across for a tap in, the linesman raised his flag. Andrews and Whitmore were again at the centre of the defensive action, combining to block and clear a dangerous attack when under considerable pressure. Chris Millington made his first substitutions of the game just before the hour mark, introducing Joe Sbarra and Tyrell Warren for Kachunga and Rutherford in an effort to turn the tide back in his sides favour, after Kidderminster's attacks became more frequent. Sbarra's first contribution since coming on was to burst down the left and win a corner, which was taken by Johnson. Whitmore tried to get a touch on it, but his effort lacked power and trickled wide. Not for the first time in the match, a lovely move involving Woods, Wodskou and Wakeling in the middle of the pitch, saw Woods dink a beautiful ball over the top to send Wakeling through into the box, but just as the attacker was about to strike, Kiddy defender Richard Faakye flew in with a vital block. Another crucial save from Sam Johnson followed, as Walker broke through one on one, Whitmore had enough strength to slow his momentum, then Johnson did brilliantly to get down and block the strikers shot. As the game became more end to end, a wonderful reverse ball over the top from Sbarra sent Johnson through on the left, before the ex-Sheffield Wednesday man weaved in on his right foot, then onto his left again before finally pulling the trigger with a shot that was blocked and Kidderminster went back on the attack. An absolutely brilliant challenge to prevent a shot on goal followed, again by Andrews, who came sprinting back and had to time his sliding challenge perfectly. The Solihull-born midfielder jumped to his feet and passionately threw his arms into the air towards the crowd, showing just how much this result would mean for the team and our supporters. From the resulting clearance, Wakeling broke up the other end and gained some much-needed respite for his side, before winning a free-kick. His effort was applauded by the home fans, who recognise the strikers tireless running and work-rate at both ends of the pitch, which is rare trait for such a talented attacking player. The only thing his impressive performance lacked was a goal, but he's provided them on more than enough occasions to be let off with missing a chance or two. With the game now becoming even more open, Scott High was brought on for man of the match Wodskou, who left the pitch with another goal and an assist as The Moors tried to gain back some more control in the midfield. Yet another penalty appeal was then waved away for The Moors, as Sbarra's short was nearly ripped off his back, but again, the referee remained unmoved. Kidderminster, who were now throwing everything at the resolute Solihull defence, had a decent opportunity when Kouhyar blazed over from long-range. Kouhyar again drove towards the box, before sliding the ball through to young attacker Minaker, who's curling effort was palmed away fantastically by Sam Johnson. Minaker then regained possession, but his second effort is deflected and collected comfortably by Johnson as Damson Park breathed a huge sigh of relief. Another questionable decision was made by the referee when Solihull broke out on the counter attack after clearing a Kidderminster free-kick. Wakeling raced through the middle and towards the opposition's half, alongside Sbarra, who was busting a gut to keep up, and with only the goalkeeper to beat, Davis pulled Wakeling down to deny him a goalscoring opportunity. With everybody in the ground expecting him to be sent off, the referee brandished only a yellow, perhaps due to it being in the final seconds of the game. Yet another potential penalty for Solihull, as this time Wakeling is bundled over, but at this point, it wasn't even worth asking for one. The referee then blew the final whistle of a pulsating game, as The Moors finally won a 3pm game, to exorcise the Saturday demons, having previously only won Tuesday night games so far in the league. We already knew Solihull weren't afraid of the dark, but a torrid season now begins to rise from the dead after an incredible win at a Spine-tingling Damson Park. Man of the match Ben Wodskou Attendance 1333 (including 595 travelling away fans) Thank you, as always Moors fans, for the incredible support you provide. We hope you have a safe journey home, and we will see you soon. Come on you Moors!💛💙 Next up We now have a short break, before we make the trip to Sutton in our next league game. The fixture will be on Saturday 14th November, with a 3pm kick-off. To purchase a coach ticket for the game, please visit the link below - https://solihullmoorsfc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/sutton_away_coach_travel_2627?version=m Match report written by Scott Cattell

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!

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.

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