Solihull Moors held to another pre-season draw at Alvechurch

Solihull Moors remain winless in pre-season after a 1-1 draw away at Step Three side Alvechurch on 13 July 2026. The Moors, 14th in the National League with 56 points from 46 games, now face a third straight pre-season game without a win.

An early goal from Kieran Wakefield put Alvechurch ahead after seven minutes at Lye Meadow. But Joe Sbarra’s equaliser five minutes before half-time — a strike that cancelled out Wakefield’s opener — ensured the visitors left with a share of the points.

What happened on the pitch

The game started brightly for Alvechurch, whose boss Kyle Storer — a former Moors captain with more than 200 appearances — watched his side take the lead inside seven minutes. Wakefield’s finish set the tone for a lively first half, but Solihull responded just before the break.

Sbarra’s 40th-minute leveller came after Chris Millington’s side had pushed for a winner. The Moors, who began their pre-season with a 1-0 defeat to fellow Solihull club Knowle, will now look to bounce back against Birmingham City in the Arthur Cup on Wednesday, 15 July, at Damson Park.

Why it matters for Solihull Moors

This latest pre-season draw leaves Solihull Moors with no wins in three outings, a run that includes the loss to Knowle and the stalemate at Alvechurch. The club, sitting 14th in the National League with 56 points from 46 games, will need to sharpen up quickly ahead of their league campaign.

Their recent form reads 2W-1D-2L in the last five, with a two-game winning run halted by the draw at Alvechurch. With 71 goals scored and 72 conceded this season, the Moors sit just one behind the break-even mark — a gap they’ll aim to close before the league restarts.

What comes next for the Moors

Solihull Moors continue their pre-season schedule against Birmingham City in the Arthur Cup on Wednesday, 15 July, with a 6pm kick-off at Damson Park. A strong showing against their Championship rivals could provide a morale boost ahead of the National League campaign.

The Moors sit 52 points behind league leaders York and will be desperate to cut that deficit early. With a recent run of two wins and two losses, the side under Chris Millington will target consistency as the new season edges closer.

The Moors’ league standing — 14th in the National League, 56 points, 14 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses from 46 games — reflects a campaign of highs and lows. Their last result, a 4-1 win over Yeovil Town on 25 April 2026, offers a reminder of their attacking potential, but pre-season form must improve fast.