Solihull Moors' FA Cup campaign ended with a 2-1 defeat away to Kidderminster Harriers on Saturday. This latest result, a 2-1 loss on Saturday 17 October, continues a pattern of inconsistency, with their recent form showing two wins and three losses from the last five matches. The loss at Aggborough means the Moors will not feature in the First Round Proper of the Emirates FA Cup.
Lewis Walker gave the hosts an early lead. "Walker collected possession just outside the penalty area and took aim, firing an effort beyond Nat Ford to give Harriers an early lead," the forward said of his 15th-minute strike. Callum Stewart doubled the advantage eight minutes after the restart. "Stewart turned smartly and poked a neat finish beyond Ford to make it 2-0," he explained.
Scott High gave Solihull Moors hope when he pulled a goal back in the 58th minute. The visitors pressed for an equaliser late on, with Rhys Devine hitting the crossbar in the 72nd minute and Marvin Johnson forcing a vital stoppage-time save from Harriers' goalkeeper Jack Wint.
They have scored 13 goals but conceded 35, leaving them with a negative 22 goal difference and a massive 28 points behind the league leaders. Their recent form reads two wins and three defeats from the last five matches.
Goalkeeper Nat Ford made a key save in the 77th minute for the Moors, but could not prevent the two first-half goals. The team's next challenge is to improve a defensive record that has seen them concede 35 league goals this season. Their immediate task is to prepare for Carlisle's visit, a match that offers a chance to climb away from the relegation zone. The squad will hope to replicate the performance from their 1-0 win over Everton U21 on Tuesday 13 October, a game decided by an own goal, as they seek vital points.
This story first appeared at harriers.co.uk
