A superb performance by Solihull Moors secured a 4-2 victory against Woking at the Laithwaite Community Stadium on Tuesday night in the National League. Two new signings were announced before kick-off, with defensive duo Chey Dunkley, and Carter Pinnington both making their debut for The Moors. Jacob Wakeling opened the scoring for Solihull, only to see his side pegged back with a fine finish from Matt Ward. John Marquis then put Woking ahead, before Jamie Andrews equalised from 20 yards with his first goal for The Moors. Scott High then curled in an exquisite finish from outside the box to send the away side in 3-2 ahead, at the end of a roller coaster first half. The second half was a much tighter affair, with Woking having defender Jaiden Putman sent off on 56 minutes, before another wonderful Andrews strike sealed the game and sent Chris Millington's men home with a huge 3 points. Kick-off A bright start to the first 45 by both sides was a sign of things to come, with Woking and Solihull testing each other's defence early on. GOAL - 6' Moors. A flicked ball by Carson was misread by Steven Turner, and fell to Scott High, who took full advantage by playing an inch-perfect pass into Wakeling, who's left-footed shot from a tight angle was too powerful for Woking goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen, with the ball going under his body at the near post. 0-1 Down the other end, new signing Chey Dunkley was already showing exactly why he was brought to the club. His first two significant moments were a sliding block to deny a tap in, and then deflecting Ward's follow-up strike just over the bar as Woking pushed for an equaliser. Woking striker John Marquis, who looked a threat from the beginning, was almost put through on goal, but Moors keeper Metcalfe was alert to the danger, beating the Woking man to the ball on a couple of occasions. Another dangerous Woking attack followed, with Shadrach Ogie steaming down the left wing, only to see his cross blocked by the impressive Dunkley. GOAL - 23' Woking. Roy Syla won the ball in the middle for the home team, then sent Ward through on the right-hand side of the box, the Woking man found himself with time to take a couple of touches, before unleashing a thunderous, swerving shot past Metcalfe. 1-1 Immediately after the goal, High broke down the right, but his cross was just short of the on rushing Wakeling. GOAL - 25' Woking. Turner fed a ball into Kelly, which he brilliantly chipped through to Marquis, who's scuffed shot was beyond the reach of Metcalfe. 2-1 GOAL - 27' Moors. From the resulting kick-off, Millington's side put together a wonderful team move that saw almost 20 passes without the home side getting a touch of the ball. It ended up with the tenacious Andrews driving through to the edge of the box before unleashing a screamer from around 20 yards. 2-2 A penalty shout followed for Woking after some brave goalkeeping from Metcalfe again, who was quickest as Ward raced through on goal. Metcalfe came sliding out to get a vital touch, before Dunkley cleared the danger. Both players then stayed down and required treatment before play could continue. GOAL - 45' Moors. Just a couple of minutes after coming on for Ryan Woods, Florent Hoti won the ball, which then fell to Wakeling, who found High on the edge of the area, and The Moors midfielder whipped a sensational left-footed strike into the far corner to put the Midlands side into the lead again. 2-3 Second half Woking won a corner seconds into the second half, with Tyrell Warren doing well to head the ball out and away from danger. Half time sub Aiden O'Brien's header from the corner was just over the bar. With Woking searching for a goal, Warren again got a good block in, and Pinnington, also did well to get his foot in ahead of the home sides attackers a couple of times as The Moors held on, before Putman, out on the left, then cut in and had a decent effort at goal, but Metcalfe was well positioned to catch the shot. RED CARD - 56' Woking. While trying to dispossess Jaiden Putman, the Woking defender went down under a challenge by Joe Sbarra, Putman then appeared to strike The Moors midfielder, and referee Jason Richardson issued a straight red card. A huge blow for Jake Hyde's side, after starting the second half on the front foot. Sbarra received a yellow card for the initial foul. O'Brien and Shadrach Ogie looked lively for Woking, O'Brien's trickery and Ogie's pace were a constant threat. The two combined to create a chance for sealer on the edge of the box, his shot deflecting safely into the arms of Metcalfe. Defender Tyler French made a welcome. return from a long injury lay-off, replacing new-boy Pinnington who was solid and assured on his Moors debut. GOAL - 77' Moors. Some great determination again by Hoti to win possession in the middle of the park, who then played a one-two with Wakeling, before having an effort blocked. The ball then fell nicely to Matty Carson, who rolled across to Andrews, and the midfield man calmly slotted into the back of Jaaskelainen's net to score his second of the game against his former side. Andrews, looking for a hat-trick, tried his luck from distance, but the strike was deflected wide for a corner. From the corner, Jevon Mills saw a header go just wide of the post. Another chance for the Moors to score a fifth followed, Hoti and fellow sub Junior Tiensia combined on the edge of the box, with the latter whipping in a low cross that Wakeling was agonisingly close to getting a touch on. Although the striker may possibly have been flagged for offside had the ball ended up in the net. Another substitute, Rio Shipston then tried his luck from long range after a fast Moors break. Woking continued to huff and puff, but ultimately found the Solihull defence, and Metcalfe, too difficult to crack. The Moors keeper brilliantly tipped a powerful Harrison Sohna's drive onto the post in injury time, before Marquis had an effort trickle inches wide as Millington's side held on for a valuable win on the road. Full time - Woking 2-4 Solihull Moors. Man of the match - Jamie Andrews. All in all, a terrific result and performance away from home against a tough Woking team, who only a few days ago put 5 goals past Carlisle. Hopefully the result can provide a platform to build on, as Chris Millington and his squad aim to climb our way back up the table. A massive thank you to each and every one of the 35 fans that travelled to Woking. The level of commitment to make a 230+ mile round trip for our club midweek is impeccable. Hopefully those 3 points made it worthwhile, and you have a safe journey home💛💙 Next up Another home double header as Damson Park plays host to FC Halifax on Saturday 3rd October, 3pm kick-off in the Enterprise National League, followed by a National League Cup tie against Newcastle U21's on Tuesday 6th October, 7pm kick-off. Tickets for FC Halifax can be purchased on the link below - https://solihullmoorsfc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/solihull_moors_v_fc_halifax_town2627?version=m COYM💛💙 Written by Scott Cattell
Solihull Moors are delighted to announce the signing of experienced defender Chey Dunkley on loan from Chesterfield until 26th December. The 34-year-old centre-back arrives at Damson Park with more than 400 senior appearances across the EFL and Non-League game. Born in Wolverhampton, Dunkley began his career within Crewe Alexandra’s Academy before gaining senior experience with Hednesford Town and Kidderminster Harriers. His performances earned him a move to Oxford United, where he made 78 appearances and helped the club secure promotion to League One during the 2015/16 season. Dunkley later joined Wigan Athletic and played a key role as the Latics won the League One title in 2017/18. He made more than 100 appearances during his three seasons at the club before going on to represent Sheffield Wednesday and Shrewsbury Town. The 6ft 2in defender joined Chesterfield following two seasons with Shrewsbury and brings extensive experience, leadership and a considerable goal threat from defence, having scored more than 40 times during his senior career. Speaking about his arrival, Moors boss Chris Millington said: “ Chey brings a huge amount of experience and leadership to the group. He’s a commanding defender who will give us real strength at the back, and we’re delighted to have him with us.” Welcome to the Moors, Chey! 💛💙 The deal is subject to the relevant league and FA clearances.
Solihull Moors are delighted to announce the signing of defender Carter Pinnington on loan from West Bromwich Albion until December 26th. The 19-year-old centre-back arrives at Damson Park having joined the Baggies from Liverpool on a three-year deal ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Pinnington progressed through Liverpool’s Academy after joining the club at Under-7 level and went on to represent the Reds across several age groups. The commanding defender made 19 Premier League 2 appearances for Liverpool’s Under-21s during the 2025/26 season, while also gaining experience in the UEFA Youth League and EFL Trophy. Pinnington was also included in Liverpool’s senior squad for their Carabao Cup fixture against Crystal Palace in 2025 and has represented England at youth international level. Speaking about his arrival, first-team manager Chris Millington said: “Carter is a talented young defender who has developed within an excellent academy environment. He gives us another strong option at the back, and we’re looking forward to working with him during his time at the Club.” Welcome to the Moors, Carter! 💛💙 The deal is subject to the relevant league and FA clearances.
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Introduction Solihull Moors travel to Laithwaite Community Stadium to face Woking on Tuesday night. The Moors were beaten 3-0 at the weekend by top-of-the-league Boreham Wood in a game where they struggled to create chances against a staunch defence. Woking, meanwhile, put five past Carlisle in a 5-2 away win on Saturday. Andy’s Bet Club are on hand to preview all our key games for the 2026/27 season. Their site is packed with free football tips that are updated daily with expert insight. Match Preview Solihull Moors' last outing ended in a 0-3 home defeat to Boreham Wood, a game in which chances at the other end were hard to come by. A brace from Ben Whitfield and a Jay Bird finish were enough to give the league leaders all three points. Woking have been on a steady run, having won 5-2 away at Carlisle on Saturday. John Marquis grabbed a hat-trick after Shadrach Ogie and Matt Ward scored for the visitors. That’s now four unbeaten in the National League for Woking, lifting them to 15th in the table. Solihull Moors Form Guide Solihull racked up just 0.23 xG to Boreham Wood’s 2.38 on Saturday. They had four shots, two of which were on target, and had no corners in their 3-0 loss. Jacob Wakeling was the biggest attacking threat for Chris Millington's side, having two shots on target for a total xG of 0.15. The Moors won 21 of 53 aerial duels (40%) and 81 of 193 duels in total (42%). That result leaves Solihull 23rd in the National League. Woking Form Guide Woking's 5-2 win at Carlisle came with only 44% of the ball but an expected goals total of 2.95 against the hosts’ 2.51. John Marquis was the standout, bagging a hat-trick (two of which were penalties) in a huge win for Jack Hyde and Craig Ross’ side. Woking had 16 shots with a whopping 12 efforts hitting the target. That’s now four unbeaten for Woking, who previously drew with Kidderminster and Boston after thumping Altrincham 5-1. Tactical Insight Despite not creating much against Boreham Wood, Solihull have shown they can create chances even in games they have come up short. Woking showed on Saturday an immense ability to be efficient with their efforts, with their 12 shots on target from 16 shots. If Solihull create at anything like the low volume they managed against Boreham Wood, they will need a similarly high strike rate just to trouble Woking's goalkeeper, while Woking have shown they can make the vast majority of shots on target count. Conclusion Woking are a team in form, but Solihull have shown they can cause problems for high-performing teams. Woking’s win over Carlisle was helped by two penalties, and if Solihull are to get anything from this game, they will have to be more disciplined in defence than Carlisle were. Visit Andy’s Bet Club for daily free betting tips and free betting offers from the top UK-licensed bookmakers.
Chris Millington’s Solihull Moors team are set to travel to Kingfield Stadium to face a Woking side currently led by interim managers Jake Hyde and Craig Ross, appointed after former boss Jermain Defoe's departure. Victory would of course see The Moors climb up the table. Woking are battling against relegation this season, and they too will be looking to move away from danger with victory. Millington’s men will know that victory provides momentum, giving them extra incentive to come away from this game with all three points. Woking Football Club are a team with an extensive history. The Cardinals were founded all the way back in 1887, and a few years later in 1895 they decided to join the West Surrey League ahead of the 1895/96 season. They would go on to win the league title by a margin of just a point, securing their crown on the final day of the campaign. It is worth noting, though, that just over 20 years after their founding, The Cards were in danger of ceasing to exist, with the club experiencing financial difficulties at the time. In 1908, they were able to reach the First Round Proper of the FA Cup, losing 5 – 0 to Bolton Wanderers in the end, though they had still got the attention of the press. Bolton later arranged a friendly with Woking, and this was enough to ensure that the club were able to remain solvent. Then, in 1911, they joined the Isthmian League, where they remained in the top division for 72 years until they eventually ended up finishing in second place as runners-up to Wycombe Wanderers in the 1956/57 campaign. In 1958, they won the FA Amateur Cup after beating Ilford 3 – 0 in the Final, which was in front of a crowd of as many as 71,000. They were eventually to unfortunately suffer the first relegation in their history, which they suffered in the 1982/83 campaign, and by the time that the 1984/85 season came to an end, they had dropped down into Division Two South of the Isthmian League. Then, under the management of Geoff Chapple, who had been appointed the previous season, they went on to lead them to promotion back to Division One after winning the 1986/87 title before then achieving two consecutive third place finishes in the next tier up. The Cardinals were then able to return to the Premier Division at the end of the 1989/90 season. 1990/91 was a famous season for the club. Entering at the Fourth Qualifying Round stage, Woking were able to beat as many as three Conference sides before setting up what was a standout tie in the Third Round Proper against West Bromwich Albion. Famously, despite going two goals down to the Baggies, The Cardinals were able to come from behind and win 4 – 2, one of the best results in their history so far, and the game also stood out for the historic hat-trick from Tim Buzaglo. The draw for the next round came, and it saw them drawn against Everton at their home ground, Kingfield Stadium, though the tie was eventually switched to Goodison Park. Woking did themselves proud, only losing the game 1 – 0 thanks to a sole goal in the end from Kevin Sheedy. They got applause and a standing ovation from the more than 34,000 strong crowd at the end of the game. We now fast forward to the 1991/92 campaign, which was a season that ended in great success for the team, who were able to clinch a historic promotion to the Conference after sealing their Isthmian League Premier Division title with games to spare in April 1992. The title was claimed after they were able to emphatically beat local rivals, Enfield 5 – 0, with Woking going on to finish as many as 18 points ahead of them overall. Fast forward to the 1996/97 campaign, it came shortly after claiming a third FA Trophy title, manager Geoff Chapple, together with his coach Colin Lippiatt, decided to leave Woking for Kingstonian. This John McGovern, formerly a forward for Derby County, Nottingham Forest, and Leeds United, became the new boss. McGovern’s side did go on to finish as high as third in the league, though following a poor start to the 1998/99 campaign, he was sacked by the club. Brian McDermott then took over, though he was to leave the club shortly after his appointment in March of 2000, after the club had struggled in the 1999/00 campaign. The return of former coach Lippiatt saw them recover for what was a respectable 14 th place finish overall. After struggling again in 2001/02 and a defeat in the FA Cup against Newport County, the aforementioned Colin Lippiatt decided to step down, with Geoff Chapple returning as manager and Lippiatt becoming his number two. Lippiatt left for good in January 2002 before Glenn Cockerill took his place. The team would only just finish above the relegation zone, with the promotion ambitions from earlier in the campaign unfulfilled in the end. The club then went through some more financial difficulties, and they were facing possible administration or even extinction once again. Thankfully for The Cards, they were saved eventually by long time fan of Woking Chris Ingram, who also happened to be a successful businessman as well. The start of the 2002/03 season saw Woking Football Club make their best ever start to a Conference season, though in September 2002 they lost seven games in a row, which meant that Chapple resigned with Glenn Cockerill taking over as manager, which was initially on an interim basis. In the final game of the season, they were second bottom and threatened by relegation, but thankfully for them they were able to beat Telford whilst arch rivals Stevenage Borough and Farnborough Town both secured victory, which meant that Woking were safe, to their immense relief. In the summer of 2003, they went full time, and in 2003/04 they finished 9 th in the Conference table overall. Unfortunately for the club, they were relegated from the fifth tier, then called the Blue Square Premier, in 2009. Graham Baker was then appointed manager for the 2009/10 Blue Square South campaign. They went back to part-time the following year in 2010, and following great runs in the FA Cup and FA Trophy, Baker and his assistant Jimmy Dack both left the football club in January of 2011. It would take them until the end of the 2011/12 season for them to make their return to the Conference Premier, winning the sixth tier title by a considerable margin of nine points, losing just five games all season. Back in the Conference Premier, they were able to finish in what was a comfortable 12 th place finish in 2012/13. Then in 2014/15. They finished higher in 7 th place, only missing a place in the playoffs by just a point in the end. However, by the conclusion of the 2016/17 season, they had lost some experienced players, and they struggled, which meant that they ended up finishing down in 18th place overall. Ahead of the start of the 2018/19 season, Alan Dowson took charge as boss, whilst Ian Dyer and iconic football commentator Martin Tyler, a lifetime fan of the club, joined Dowson as his assistant managers. They got all the way to the Third Round of the FA Cup, only losing to Watford in the end. The 2020/21 campaign saw them lose players to furlough during the pandemic at the time, finishing in 20 th place. There was then to be a takeover of the club by the investment group by the name of Final Third Sport, led by Americans John Katz and Drew Volpe. In February 2022, the club found themselves in the bottom half of the league after a poor run of results, and this led to the sacking of Alan Dowson after four years in charge of the club. 2022/23 saw them finish fourth, though they were beaten in the playoffs by Bromley. Michael Doyle took charge in December 2023, and they only just survived relegation under his management by the time the 2023/24 campaign ended. Doyle then left following a poor run of form in December 2024, and was admired for his efforts in keeping Woking in the league. In December 2024, former AFC Wimbledon and Solihull Moors boss Neal Ardley, who has plenty of EFL experience, joined the club as the manager. However, he departed the club at the end of February 2026. He was replaced in the interim by Craig Ross, Jake Hyde, and Dale Gorman. Former Spurs, Sunderland, and England striker Jermain Defoe took charge as manager on 29 th March 2026, leading the club for the remainder of the 2025/26 season and leading them to a 10 th place finish. However, with just two weeks to go before the start of the current season, 2026/27, he left the club after just six matches in charge. Woking are now led by interim managers Jake Hyde and Craig Ross. Ross is player/manager. In the opposition dugout – Jake Hyde & Craig Ross Following the departure of Jermain Defoe, Jake Hyde and Craig Ross are in charge as interim managers, with the latter still playing for the club as well. They took charge for the 2026/27 season after Defoe’s departure. They hope to lead Woking to a mid table or even top half finish. Starting with Hyde, he got his first coaching opportunity at Woking, which is the same for Craig Ross as well. Jake Hyde also had an extensive playing career from 2008 to 2026. He had stints with the likes of Swindon Town (2008 - 2009), Weymouth (Loan, 2008; Loan, 2009), Barnet (2009 – 2010; 2012 – 2014), Hayes & Yeading United (2010 - 2011), Lochee United (2011), Dundee (Trial 2011; 2011 - 2012), York City (2014 - 2016), Stevenage (2016 - 2017), Maidenhead United (Loan, 2017 – 2018; 2017 - 2018), Woking (2018 – 2020; 2025 - 2026), FC Halifax Town (2020 - 2021), Wrexham (2021 – 2023), Southend United (Loan, 2022 - 2023), Yeovil Town (2023 - 2024), and Chelmsford City (2024 - 2025). As for Craig Ross, his playing career is still ongoing, having been playing as a Goalkeeper for Woking since 2025. Ross has also played for the likes of Ashford Town (2008 - 2010), Carshalton Athletic (2010 - 2011), Godalming Town (2011), Welling United (2011), Hampton & Richmond Borough (2011 - 2012), Cambridge United (2012 - 2013), Eastbourne Borough (Loan, 2012; 2013 - 2014), Farnborough (2014), Whitehawk (2014 - 2016), Macclesfield Town (2016 - 2017), Barnet (2017 - 2018), Leatherhead (2018), Woking (2018 – 2023; 2025 - Present), and finally Maidenhead United (2023 - 2025). Key Player – John Marquis Experienced forward John Marquis is currently the standout player for Woking this season so far, with him being their top scorer so far, as of the time of writing, with 3 goals. Marquis joined The Cardinals on 1 st September 2026. Marquis has represented a plethora of clubs in a career that began 17 years ago in 2009. He has played for the likes of Millwall (2009 - 2016), Staines Town (Loan, 2010), Portsmouth (Loan, 2013; 2019 - 2022), Torquay United (Loan, 2013), Northampton Town (Loan, 2014; Loan, 2016), Cheltenham Town (Loan, 2014), Gillingham (Loan, 2015), Leyton Orient (Loan, 2015 - 2016), Doncaster Rovers (2016 - 2019), Lincoln City (2022), Bristol Rovers (2022 - 2024), Shrewsbury Town (2024 - 2026), and finally Woking, his current club, since September 2026. Opposition overview written by Adam Holt
