Alex Connor

Freelance Football Journalist

Solihull Moors

Coverage of my local football club

Match Report: Solihull Moors 1-3 Gateshead

Team News Manager Matt Taylor named three changes to the side that lost 1-0 in the previous National League encounter to Woking. Tim Akinola, who was signed from League Two outfit Chesterfield earlier in the week, started the game. Szhem Whyte-Hall registered his second appearance and first start, having been recently recruited from Studley. The other alteration saw Joe Newton return to the line-up. Sam Bowen, Fletcher Holman and Ethan Sutherland dropped out of the first 11. Conor Wilkinson retu...

Match Preview: Solihull Moors vs Oldham Athletic

What Happened Last Time?The Moors travelled to Boundary Park at the beginning of October and secured a vital 3-2 victory with all the goals arriving in the second half. The irrepressible Jack Stevens opened the scoring before James Gale fired into the net, allowing Solihull to reclaim the lead. Marcel Oakley capped his debut with an excellent goal and the Moors clung on for an impressive three points. The Season So Far…Since the sides last crossed paths, there has been a significant degree of ch...

Match Report: Solihull Moors 0-1 Eastleigh

Team News Manager Andy Whing named an unchanged side to the team that convincingly swept aside Tamworth United in their previous National League encounter.Fletcher Holman – signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers – was named in the matchday squad for the first time. Academy product Billy Corns was also in the squad. Michael Adu-Poku remained out after the injury he sustained against Boston United on Boxing Day.Match Report After the postponement of the previous match against Aldershot, the Moors fac...

Match Report: Solihull Moors 2-0 Tamworth

Team News Manager Andy Whing named one change to the team that secured a 1-0 victory over Boston United in the last fixture as Olly Tipton replaced the injured Michael Adu-Poku. Bradley Stevenson and James Gale returned to the matchday squad.Match Report This fiery West-Midlands derby began in a cagey fashion with Tom Tonks’ long throw-ins the most intriguing dynamic. But in the 21st minute, the encounter sprung into life when Wilkinson’s venomous strike from long distance opened the scoring.Thi...

Match Preview: Solihull Moors vs Tamworth

The Moors will head into this fiery West-Midlands derby with confidence, having won three of their last four games in an undefeated run. Jack Stevens and Conor Wilkinson have both hit double figures for league goals and will expect to start in the final home game of 2024. Meanwhile, the visitors have endured an unpredictable campaign and sit in 15th position in the table. Although the Moors are in the playoffs, there are just eight points between the sides. Tamworth will play Tottenham Hotspur i...

Match Report: Solihull Moors 4-1 AFC Fylde

Team News Manager Andy Whing named an unchanged side to the team that rescued a last-gasp draw against Maidenhead United.The dangerous attacking trio of Jack Stevens, Michael Adu-Poku and Conor Wilkinson began from the outset. Match Report In the 6th minute, John Bostock and Wilkinson nearly completed a similar set-piece routine that worked so well in the last home fixture against Aldershot, but the forward’s header was easily saved.Wilkinson would not afford the visitors the same mercy on the n...

Match Report: Solihull Moors 2-1 Aldershot Town

Team News Manager Andy Whing named eight changes to the lineup that suffered a dispiriting defeat against Radcliffe in the FA Trophy. Killian Barrett – signed from Championship side Sheffield Wednesday earlier in the week – was named in the starting XI for the first time. The Moors’ top league scorer Stevens returned from injury to make the lineup. James Clarke completed his suspension and also began from the outset. Match Report The Moors swiftly dispelled the hangover of their four-match losin...

Match Preview: Solihull Moors vs Aldershot Town

The Moors enter this fixture in slippery form, having lost their previous four matches in all competitions, with the league defeats occurring against Hartlepool and Sutton. Although Aldershot sit five places below the Moors, they are in far more promising form. The Hampshire-based side have won three of their last five encounters, but haven’t tasted a league victory on the road since 17th August. Last season, the Moors failed to win either of their matches against the Shots, which included a 1-0...

Match Report: Solihull Moors 1-2 Bromley (FA Cup)

Team News Manager Andy Whing named three changes to the lineup that suffered a disappointing defeat against Sutton United in the previous fixture. Club captain Jamey Osborne missed out due to injury, while Joe Newton and Bradley Stevenson were dropped to the bench. Finn Howell, Olly Tipton and James Gale returned to the starting XI. The Moors’ top scorer Jack Stevens remained sidelined and James Clarke is suspended.Match Report The Moors started purposefully in a match with an added edge and ver...

Match Report: Solihull Moors 3-4 Hartlepool United

Team News Manager Andy Whing named two changes to the lineup that annihilated Ebbsfleet United in the previous league fixture. Kyle Morrison started in the league for the first time this season, replacing the suspended James Clarke. Matt Warburton also returned to the lineup. The Moors’ top scorer Jack Stevens missed out due to injury.Match Report In the 17th minute, the Moors gifted Hartlepool the lead when a defensive mix-up between Laurie Walker and Sam Bowen played in Adam Campbell, whose tu...

Match Preview: Solihull Moors vs Hartlepool United

The Moors are enjoying an impressive run of form, having only lost one of their last 10 games in all competitions. In the last fixture, they registered their biggest victory of the season with an emphatic 6-0 drubbing of Ebbsfleet United.Meanwhile, with a newly-instated caretaker manager, the visitors are in a transitional period and have won just two of their last 10 matches. Nevertheless, Hartlepool are only six points and five places below the Moors.History of the Pools It was professionally...

Match Report: Solihull Moors 3-3 Altrincham

Team News Manager Andy Whing named two changes to the lineup that brushed Maidstone United aside in their previous fixture in the FA Cup.Joe Newton and Bradley Stevenson returned to the starting XI, with Finn Howell and James Gale dropped to the bench. Matt Warburton was named back in the squad following a lengthy injury. Match Report The game started similarly to the Maidstone fixture as Jamey Osborne’s long throw-in caused instant chaos. Jack Stevens nearly latched onto an Alex Whitmore flick-...

Match Preview: Solihull Moors vs Altrincham

What Happened Last Time?The clubs have already met twice this season, with both games coming in the FA Cup. The first outing needed a second-half Bradley strike to rescue a replay for the Moors. In the following match – this time in the West Midlands – it was an equally tight affair. The Robins had come from behind and were leading 2-1 before a last-minute long-ranger from Jamey Osborne sent the game to a penalty shootout. The Moors were clinical from the spot. Jack Stevens, Conor Wilkinson and...

Match Report: Solihull Moors 3-0 Maidstone United (FA Cup)

Team News Manager Andy Whing named two changes to the lineup that suffered a narrow defeat to Gateshead in their latest fixture in the National League. James Gale and Finn Howell began from the outset. Bradley Stevenson and Joe Newton dropped to the bench. New signing Ackeme Francis-Burrell, recruited on a short-term deal from Burnley, was called into the squad for the first time. Match Report Jack Stevens, the Moors’ top scorer in all competitions this season, nearly added to his tally in the e...

Match Preview: Solihull Moors vs Maidstone United (FA Cup)

In the previous round of the competition, the Moors ensured progression with a nail-biting win over Altrincham via penalties. Andy Whing’s side suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to fellow promotion chasers Gateshead in the club’s latest outing in the National League, so an FA Cup match against lower-tier opposition could be the perfect antidote for a positive reaction.Meanwhile, Maidstone has been unbeaten in all competitions since the beginning of September. In their previous FA Cup fixture, th...

Match Report: Solihull Moors 2-1 Woking

Team News Manager Andy Whing named an unchanged lineup following the sensational victory over Barnet in their last league encounter. Richard Stearman and Craig Pead took charge on the touchline as Whing served a suspension. After an electric debut, new signing Michael Adu-Poku kept his place in the starting XI, while Kyle Morrison was back in the squad following injury trouble. Match Report The Moors’ confidence from the Barnet match quickly evaporated after eight minutes when Jamie Andrews’ flo...

Match Preview: Solihull Moors vs Woking

The Moors will be itching to continue their four-game unbeaten run in all competitions, following their enthralling 4-3 victory over Barnet in their latest encounter.Meanwhile, Woking are in a difficult spell, as they’re winless in their previous six National League matches. History of The CardsWoking was established in 1887 and won its first title in 1896 when it clinched the West Surrey League. The Cardinals then joined the Isthmian League in 1911. They remained in this division for 72 years,...

Match Report: Solihull Moors 4-3 Barnet

Team News Following the penalty shootout victory against Altrincham in the FA Cup, manager Andy Whing made four changes to his lineup.New signing Michael Adu-Poku debuted for the Moors, while Jamey Osborne, Jack Stevens and Sam Bowen were reinstated to the starting XI.Match Report In a fiery and competitive encounter, Barnet forced the first notable save of the match when Laurie Walker smothered Harry Chapman’s close-range effort. Just minutes later, the table-toppers took an early lead when Nic...

Match Preview: Solihull Moors vs Barnet

The Moors are unbeaten in the last four games in all competitions and enjoyed a penalty shootout victory over Altrincham in the FA Cup in their most recent outing.Meanwhile, Barnet has been in blistering form and currently sit top of the fifth tier. They have won their last six league games and defeated Chelmsford in the FA Cup. The Bees will seek revenge on the Moors, who recorded an extraordinary 4-0 victory against the visitors in last season’s play-offs.History of Barnet FCThe club was estab...

Match Preview: Altrincham v Solihull Moors (FA Cup)

Last season, both clubs experienced play-off heartbreak, losing to eventual winners Bromley in the semi-finals and final respectively. They’re also undergoing similar fortunes in the current campaign as inconsistency means both sit in mid-table. Nevertheless, after a minor blip in form - which meant the Moors were winless in three matches - they collected three points in their last outing against Oldham.Meanwhile, Altrincham has developed a reputation as FA Cup Giant-Killers. With a distinctive...

Match Report: Solihull Moors 0-3 York City

Team News In another encounter at Damson Park, manager Andy Whing named an unchanged side from the team that suffered a disappointing loss to Southend United. Despite scoring against the Shrimpers on his return from injury, Jack Stevens remained on the bench. Match Report The first opportunity came in the 14th minute when a successful Moors press forced York into a defensive giveaway. This allowed Sam Bowen to play in Jamey Osborne, but the captain’s effort was straight at Harrison Male.Minutes...

Match Preview: Solihull Moors vs York City

The Moors will be eager to bounce back after a hugely disappointing result against Southend United in their last league fixture. Despite narrowly avoiding relegation in the previous season, York have made a sensational start to the campaign. The Minstermen have triumphed in six of their opening ten league games and currently sit joint top of the table with Barnet and Forest Green Rovers. History of York City York City FC was founded in 1922 and became original members of the Fourth Division in 1...

Match Report: Solihull Moors 2-4 Southend United

Team NewsIn the fifth home game of the season, Andy Whing made one change to the line-up, with summer signing Bradley Stevenson coming into the starting XI for the first time in the place of the injured Matty Warburton. The electric Conor Wilkinson continued to lead the frontline after he netted on three occasions in the previous two outings.Match ReportIt only took until the sixth minute for the Moors to fashion the first meaningful opportunity when Stevenson floated a delicious delivery to Con...

Match Preview: Solihull Moors vs Southend United

The Moors will be brimming with confidence, having won their last two fixtures against Yeovil and Rochdale. Conor Wilkinson heads into the fixture in electric form with three goals in the previous two outings. Meanwhile, the visitors have endured an inconsistent start, with just two wins in the first nine games of the campaign. The Southend United Rollercoaster Southend United was founded in 1906. In 1958, the Shrimpers were placed in the Third Division upon restructuring the Football League. Af...
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