Solihull Moors travel to Sutton United on Saturday 14 November for a key National League fixture, with the 22nd-placed Moors aiming to close the gap on their 11th-placed hosts. The 3pm kick-off at VBS Community Stadium comes as Moors have won their last two matches, moving them to 13 points from 16 games this season.
Recent form
Solihull Moors' recent form shows a team finding its feet after a difficult start. Their last five matches have yielded three wins, including a 2-1 victory over Kidderminster Harriers last time out and a 3-2 comeback win at Wealdstone. This two-game winning streak follows a run of three consecutive defeats. Sutton United, in contrast, are unbeaten in four of their last five, with their only loss in that period a 3-1 defeat to Harrogate Town. Sutton's recent results include a 3-0 victory over Worthing and a 1-1 draw away at Dagenham & Redbridge.
Team news
That lineup featured S. Johnson in goal, a defensive unit of J. Mills, T. French, A. Whitmore and M. Johnson, with B. Wodskou and E. Kachunga leading the attack. Midfielder J. Labadie, who provided two assists in the last match, is set to continue in a central role. Sutton may also stick with a settled back four that includes S. Brits and D. Urpens, who featured in their 3-0 win over Worthing. Sutton manager S. Morison reported a fully fit squad to choose from, with striker O. Patrick expected to start after scoring three goals in his last four appearances.
The stakes
With 19 goals scored and 40 conceded, Moors' primary task will be to tighten up at the back while maintaining their newfound attacking threat. The team is 31 points adrift of league leaders Boreham Wood, making every point from here vital in the battle to move away from the relegation zone. Sutton United, positioned comfortably in mid-table, are looking to build a push for the play-off places, currently sitting just five points outside the top seven. A positive result in London would provide a significant boost ahead of the next phase of the season. The club's upcoming fixtures show a challenging run of games, making this match against a mid-table opponent a key opportunity. Following this trip, Moors face consecutive home games against promotion-chasing Barnet and a resurgent Oldham Athletic.
