Solihull Moors vs AFC Fylde

Saturday 28th October, 2017, k/o 3pm

The Automated Technology Group Stadium

Vanarama National League

AFC Fylde will be looking for back-to-back victories this weekend when they travel to old rivals Solihull Moors

The Coasters secured a fantastic victory during midweek over high-flying Wrexham. The Welsh side arrived at Mill Farm in third place in the table, aiming for a club record sixth consecutive away clean sheet, however their hopes were dashed just eight minutes in when Jonny Smith was the first to react after Chris Dunn had spilt Danny Rowe’s powerful free-kick.

Dave Challinor’s side dominated throughout and Jack Muldoon made sure of the points late on with a sensational solo goal. See full stats. (Article continues below)

The 2-0 victory over Wrexham brought about a third clean sheet in the last four games for the Coasters. Watch the highlights here. 

Fylde remain in 19th place in the National League table with 19 points from 16 games, however Challinor’s side have a game in hand following last weekend’s abandoned match against Maidstone United.

Solihull have endured a difficult start to the season and currently prop up the table with 11 points from their 17 games.

They cut short a run of seven league games without a win with an impressive 2-1 victory away at Eastleigh on Tuesday evening. 

Solihull’s poor start to the campaign cost Liam McDonald his job at the helm and he was soon replaced by experienced manager Richard Money.

Money claimed his first league win in charge at Eastleigh – goals from Jermaine Hylton and Oladapo Afolayan were enough for the visitors, despite a second-half Ben Williamson finish.

Fylde and Solihull have enjoyed a friendly rivalry over recent years, having gone head-to-head for the National League title in 2015-16. Solihull eventually came out on top, doing the double over the Coasters on their way to lifting the title.

Team news:
Coasters: Midfielder Lewis Montrose returns to the squad having completed his two-match suspension.

Solihull: Striker Richard Brodie has left the club after making just six appearances. The club have also announced that three loanees have now returned to their parent clubs. Dan Cleary and Wes McDonald have headed back to Birmingham City, while Tahvon Campbell is now back at West Bromwich Albion.

Form:
Solihull Moors: W-L-L-L-L
AFC Fylde: W-A-D-L-D

Fixtures:
Barrow vs Aldershot Town
Boreham Wood vs Bromley
Gateshead vs Dover Athletic
Macclesfield Town vs Eastleigh
Maidenhead United vs Dagenham and Redbridge
Maidstone United vs Chester
Solihull Moors vs AFC Fylde
Sutton United vs Ebbsfleet United
Torquay United vs Hartlepool United
Tranmere Rovers vs FC Halifax Town
Woking vs Guiseley
Wrexham vs Leyton Orient

Admission:
Adult: £15
Concession: (65+ years, Serving Military Personnel with a valid ‘Forces ID’ card, Students with a valid NUS card, and Young Adults 16-17 years of age) £10
Junior: (12 to 15 years): £10
Under 12s: FREE (when accompanied by a paying adult)

Address:
Solihull Moors Football Club
The Automated Technology Group Stadium,
Damson Parkway,
Solihull,
West Midlands
B91 2PP (For ‘SatNav’ purposes use postcode B92 9EJ)

Directions:
Leave the M42 at Junction 6 and follow the A45 for 2 miles towards Birmingham.
Go past Birmingham Airport on your right and then past the Allen Kia Garage on your left.
At the traffic lights, take the left hand filter lane onto Damson Parkway.
Continue for approximately 1 mile until you reach the roundabout at the entrance to the Jaguar Land Rover Works. Go around the roundabout and back down the other side of the dual carriageway for 100 yards to the ground entrance on your left.

Parking:
Car parking spaces are available on site at a charge of £2.00 per car.
Disabled Parking: A limited number of disabled spaces are available on site which are advised to be booked in advance by contacting the club directly by telephone; 0121 705 6770 or by email; info@solihullmoorsfc.co.uk.
Once the car park is full, the gates will close and on police advice local street parking is NOT recommended. As such, supporters are advised to use the NCP car parks located less than 1 mile from the ground at the Birmingham Cargo Airport Terminal and the Travelodge Hotel.