Solihull Moors secured a narrow 1-0 win over Everton U21 in the National League Cup Group Stage on Tuesday. The only goal came in the 78th minute, credited to F. Barnsley after an Everton U21 player turned the ball into his own net.
The victory provides a positive moment for a side sitting 23rd in the National League with just seven points from 13 games. The match turned in the 53rd minute when Everton's M. Matos was sent off, reducing the visitors to ten men. Solihull Moors made six changes to their lineup and picked up three yellow cards, with J. Andrews, M. Johnson and R. Shipston all cautioned.
The win is a welcome boost ahead of a busy period, with the team's full fixtures schedule showing an FA Cup tie against Kidderminster Harriers this Saturday. After that, attention returns to the league and a home game against 14th-placed Carlisle on 24 October, a key match in their battle to climb the standings.
The club confirmed the 78th-minute winner against Everton U21 was an own goal forced by F. Barnsley's shot hitting the post. The referee sent off Everton's Melvin Matos in the 52nd minute for a "poor lunging tackle" on Hoti, according to the official match report. Solihull Moors, who have scored 13 goals but conceded 35 this season, face Carlisle at home on 24 October.
