Solihull Moors Frustrated in Goalless Draw at Braintree Town

By Sports Desk | February 15, 2026

Solihull Moors were left ruing missed opportunities as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Braintree Town at the Rare Breed Meat Co Stadium on February 14, 2026. Despite dominating large portions of the National League encounter and creating numerous clear chances, the Moors could not find a way past an inspired performance from Braintree goalkeeper Mason Terry.

The result extends Solihull's winless run in the league to three matches following a heavy 3-2 defeat to Eastleigh on February 10 and the earlier 2-0 loss to York City. Manager Chris Millington's side remain in 10th position in the Enterprise National League table with 41 points from 32 games, having scored 52 goals but conceded 47, leaving them with a +5 goal difference and firmly in the mix for a late-season playoff push.

From the outset, Solihull showed intent. Jacob Wakeling tested Terry early with a powerful effort that the Braintree shot-stopper tipped over the bar. Scott High then forced another smart save, while Emmanuel Sonupe was denied by a point-blank stop in the first half. The Moors continued to press after the interval, with Joe Sbarra rattling the crossbar in the 73rd minute from close range. Late on, Darius Lipsiuc burst through one-on-one but once again found Terry equal to the task with a crucial save.

At the other end, Solihull's defence, marshalled by Laurie Walker and James Clarke, stood firm to keep a clean sheet despite Braintree's occasional threats on the counter. The draw keeps Braintree just above the relegation zone, while Solihull will feel they deserved more from a performance that showcased their attacking quality but lacked the decisive finishing touch.

Post-match, Millington praised his team's effort but highlighted the need for clinical edge. "We created enough chances to win two or three games today," he said. "Mason Terry had a phenomenal afternoon, but we have to be more ruthless in those moments. The players gave everything, and the performance levels are there—we just need that bit of luck or sharpness in front of goal to turn these draws into wins."

The draw follows a challenging week for the Moors. Their scheduled fixture against Brackley Town on February 7 was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, and the heavy defeat to Eastleigh saw them blow a 2-0 half-time lead. Conor Wilkinson and Scott High had put Solihull in command at Damson Park, but Eastleigh roared back with goals from Harvey Saunders, Sam Pearson, and a deflected winner from substitute James Waite.

Off the field, the club continues to build momentum. Recent squad adjustments have included the loan arrival of defender Will Sutton from Oldham Athletic in January, adding defensive solidity. While forward Dan Creaney departed for Tamworth on a free transfer earlier in the month, the focus remains on the current group pushing for a strong finish to the campaign.

Millington's appointment in October has brought renewed optimism, with the team showing improved form and structure. Supporters have responded positively to the more attacking style, and the Moors' goal tally remains one of the higher in the division despite recent setbacks.

Next up for Solihull is a Birmingham County FA Senior Cup third-round tie against Redditch United at Damson Park on February 17, kicking off at 7:45pm. This offers a chance to regain winning momentum before returning to league action against Hartlepool United on February 21.

With games against Woking (away, February 25) and Scunthorpe United (away, February 28) to follow, the coming weeks present opportunities to close the gap on the playoff places. Currently six points outside the top seven, a run of positive results could see Solihull Moors surge up the table in the final stretch of the season.

Fans continue to back the team strongly, with community initiatives and sponsorships like MAN Commercial Protection for recent home games helping fuel the club's ambitions. As the Moors regroup, the belief remains that their quality and determination can deliver a memorable end to the 2025/26 campaign.

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Home of Solihull Moors FC

Opened 1999

Capacity 5,500

History (from Wikipedia)

Damson Park (known as the SportNation.bet Stadium for sponsorship reasons) is an association football stadium in Damson Parkway, Solihull, West Midlands, England. It was the new home of Solihull Borough following their departure from their original Widney Lane Ground. It is now the home of Solihull Moors, the club formed when Solihull Borough and Moor Green merged in 2007. They previously shared Damson Park with Birmingham & Solihull R.F.C. (who moved to Portway in 2012) and also used to have an agreement that allows Birmingham City Reserves the use of the ground for their reserve games. The capacity of the stadium is 5,500.[1]

It was revealed on 23 July 2013 that for the following three seasons the ground would be known as the "Autotech Stadium" for sponsorship reasons.[2] Birmingham City W.F.C. of the FA WSL have used Damson Park for home games since 2014.

The ground has two seated stands on either side of the pitch, and a covered stand of mixed seating and terracing at the southeastern end of the ground, where all six entrances are located. The main stand lies on the southwestern side of the ground and is connected to the clubhouse. The clubhouse contains three separate bar areas, and is also home to a pie & chips shop on matchdays. The stand has seating at the bottom and a balcony above reserved for sponsors and club officials. Adjacent to the main stand is an area of hard standing with a raised toilet block. The steps leading to the entrances to the toilet facilities provide the only small area of terracing at that end of the ground, and are thus popular with a group of Solihull Moors fans calling themselves "The Number 2 Crew" when their side is attacking that end of the pitch.

Turnstiles open into the area next to the main stand (which also hosts the club shop and a hot food concession), the hard standing area on the opposite side of the pitch from the main stand, and into the other large stand. This area, known as 'The Shed' - or sometimes also 'The Tuck Shop End' to supporters, is currently officially titled as 'The TC Cars Stand' for sponsorship reasons. As its name suggests, it is home to the club tuck shop which sells refreshments throughout the match, but not hot food.

Much of the rest of the ground is undeveloped hard standing. Nearest to the turnstiles on the northeast side of the ground, there is a toilet block and sometimes a second hot food stall, depending on segregation requirements and demand. Opposite the main stand there is a single step of terracing that straddles the halfway line of the pitch. Further along this side, in the opposite direction from the T&C Cars Stand, is a smaller area of covered seating that was erected in 2016. The furthest end of the ground from the turnstiles is a terrace with a roof, and runs the whole back end of the pitch. This is used for away fans with large followings, otherwise open to everyone. This stand was brought over from Maidstone United's Gallagher Stadium in 2016–17.

The stadium played host to the Midland Football League Cup final on 10 May 2016, a 3–1 win for Hereford over Walsall Wood.[3]

The stadium seats 770 across the three different seated areas of the ground. Overall capacity is 3,050. The record attendance is 3,681 v Leyton Orient on 22 April 2019 in the 2018–19 National League. There are plans underway to increase the overall capacity by developing all sides of the ground, in line with requirements for the National League.

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