Woking vs Solihull Moors - National League

When Woking and Solihull Moors clash at the home ground on September 29, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a National League fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

A glance at the National League table tells the story: Woking in 19th and Solihull Moors in 24th, with positions to defend and places to climb. Woking have blown hot and cold, WLDLW across their last five and a win rate of 28.57% that leaves room for improvement. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, LDLLL in their last five and a win rate of just 0% telling its own story. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Woking average 1.29 per game to Solihull Moors's 1, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Larson’s long-term plans have attracted renewed attention following teammate Alex Bowman’s recent announcement that he intends to retire from full-time Cup Series competition at the end of the 2027 season.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Woking favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Solihull Moors are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Schalke had only 17 per cent of the possession but, having visited the club to interview their charismatic coach Miron Muslic, that is hardly a surprise.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Newcastle United's Lewis Hall is on the club's radar as they look to plan for life without Luke Shaw, while Shakhtar Donetsk's Kaua Elias has reportedly been scouted as a centre-forward alternative.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. On balance, Woking look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the National League picture. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.