Boston United welcome Solihull Moors to the Jakemans Community Stadium in a fixture laden with importance for both teams, each vying for a crucial three points to bolster their respective league ambitions.
Boston United’s form has been inconsistent, evidenced by two wins, a draw, and three defeats from their opening six games. They enter this match without a victory in their last two, although they did manage to breach the opposition’s defence in their most recent showing. A leaky defence has been a persistent issue, having already conceded ten goals this season.
Solihull Moors are experiencing a challenging start to the season. They are yet to taste victory, with three draws and four losses in their seven matches. A blunt attack has only mustered five goals, while their defence has been breached on thirteen occasions. They arrive on a seven-game winless run and have struggled to recover after conceding the opening goal in their last four outings.
Historically, Solihull Moors have enjoyed the better of recent meetings. The sides have clashed twice in the last three seasons, with Solihull Moors claiming victory on both occasions. Last season saw Solihull Moors secure a 1-0 win at Boston United, Jamey Osborne netting the decisive goal. Later in the season, Solihull Moors triumphed 3-2 in a thrilling encounter where Jamey Osborne, Tahvon Campbell, and James Clarke scored for the home side, while Zak Mills and Connor Teale replied for Boston United. Across those two games, Boston managed two goals compared to Solihull’s four.
In the league table, Boston United currently occupy 17th position with seven points, having scored six and conceded ten. Solihull Moors find themselves languishing in 24th place with just three points, having scored five and conceded thirteen.
A victory for Boston United would provide a significant boost to their momentum and morale, pulling them further away from the drop zone. A draw would offer scant comfort, while a defeat would exacerbate their recent woes. For Solihull Moors, a win would be transformative, ending their winless streak and injecting much-needed confidence into the squad. A draw would at least stem the flow of negative results, while another loss would deepen the sense of crisis surrounding the club.