A tense 1-1 draw unfolded at the Chigwell Construction Stadium between Dagenham & Redbridge and Solihull Moors, overseen by referee Jamie O’Connor. A cagey first half, punctuated by bookings for Josh Rees (Dagenham, 29th minute – foul) and Joe Newton (Solihull, shortly after – foul), yielded no goals despite fleeting moments of attacking promise from both sides.
The second half sparked to life just four minutes after the restart. Harry Phipps ignited the home support, firing Dagenham & Redbridge into the lead in the 49th minute. The goal spurred both teams forward, creating a more open contest.
Solihull Moors responded swiftly. A well-constructed move in the 67th minute culminated in Bradley Stevenson assisting Jack Stevens for the equaliser, restoring parity and demonstrating the visitors’ increasing threat.
The final quarter saw a flurry of substitutions. Dagenham & Redbridge introduced Ryan Hill, Jake Hessenthaler, and Luca Woodhouse in a triple change, while Solihull Moors brought on Tahvon Campbell, Jacob Pinnington, and Joss Labadie, notably replacing both goalscorer Stevens and provider Stevenson.
The closing stages became increasingly fragmented with a spate of late cautions for the home side. Josh Umerah and Christian N’Guessan were booked in quick succession for Dagenham & Redbridge, followed by Phipps and Hessenthaler in stoppage time. The match concluded with honours even, the 1-1 scoreline ensuring a share of the spoils.
The draw sees Dagenham & Redbridge climb to 10th in the National League table with 17 points, while Solihull Moors move to 14th on 15 points. The two clubs have a closely contested recent history, with Dagenham & Redbridge holding a slight edge, having won two of their previous encounters compared to Solihull Moors’ single victory, alongside one draw.