Solihull Moors prepare to face Newcastle United U21s in the National League Cup group stage at Damson Park on Tuesday evening. The match kicks off at 7pm as Chris Millington's side, 23rd in the National League with seven points from twelve games, aim to build momentum after a 0-2 home loss to FC Halifax Town last time out.
Team news and background
Robbie Stockdale, who was appointed Newcastle United Under-21s manager on 13th March 2026, leads the visitors. This is his first full season in charge. Solihull Moors, managed by Chris Millington, are targeting their first victory in this cup competition after an opening defeat to Leeds United's U21 side.
Recent form
The Moors' form has been mixed, with two wins and three losses in their last five league games, a sequence of LWLLW. Their most recent outing was that 2-0 defeat to Halifax. Newcastle's U21s beat York City 3-1 in their last competitive victory but lost 2-1 to Boreham Wood earlier this month. You can review the Moors' full schedule on our fixtures page.
Chris Millington's men used a consistent lineup in their recent 4-2 win at Woking, featuring Metcalfe, Warren, Pinnington, Dunkley, Carson, Woods, Andrews, Mills, High, Sbarra, and Wakeling. Newcastle's last starting eleven deployed a 5-4-1 formation. The Moors' immediate focus returns to the league after this cup tie, with a trip to face fifth-placed Worthing scheduled for Saturday.
