Solihull Moors 2:4 Northampton Town — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Northampton Town won 4-2 away at Solihull Moors in a Club Friendly, with Grant Ward the standout player as the visitors overturned an early deficit. The result was a strong statement of intent from the higher-ranked side, though with no next fixture scheduled, the win stands as a purpose-built confidence booster rather than a launchpad.

The match turned decisively in the space of five minutes just past the half-hour, as Matty Warhurst levelled on 31 and Connor Lemonheigh-Evans put Northampton ahead on 36, cancelling out Cameron Green's fifth-minute opener for the hosts. Elliott List extended the lead on 51, and though Sam Hoskins made it four on 65, Jacob Wakeling pulled one back for Solihull just two minutes later, leaving the final margin a fair reflection of the visitors' dominance.

The numbers told a lopsided story, with Northampton controlling 60% of possession and winning ten corners to Solihull's two, the away side entirely on top despite the hosts' early goal. Grant Ward earned the day's highest rating of 6.75 without scoring, his composed influence underpinning the victory, and CheckLive's model clearly favoured Solihull — a call the result emphatically contradicted, as the stronger side on paper were outplayed on the pitch.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Solihull Moors vs Northampton Town?

Solihull Moors 2-4 Northampton Town (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Cameron Green (5') for Solihull Moors; Matty Warhurst (31') for Northampton Town; Connor Lemonheigh-Evans (36') for Northampton Town; Elliott List (51') for Northampton Town; Sam Hoskins (65') for Northampton Town; Jacob Wakeling (67') for Solihull Moors.