Solihull Moors secured a late victory against Tamworth in a tightly contested National League match at The Lamb Ground, thanks to a decisive second-half performance. Referee Isaac Searle issued a total of seven yellow cards throughout the match, indicative of the game’s intensity.
Tamworth took the lead in the 25th minute, with Thomas McGlinchey scoring, assisted by Beck-Ray Enoru. The home side maintained this narrow advantage until half-time.
Solihull Moors returned after the interval with renewed purpose, and their pressure paid off in the 50th minute when Conor Wilkinson equalised. The game then evolved into a tactical affair, with both sides making substitutions in an attempt to gain control. Joe Newton was introduced for Solihull Moors at half-time, while Tamworth later brought on Alex Fletcher and Danny Waldron.
As the match approached its conclusion, Solihull Moors made further changes, introducing Tahvon Campbell and Fletcher Holman in search of a winning goal. Tamworth responded with their own substitutions, including Ben Crompton and Kyle Finn. The pivotal moment arrived in the 87th minute when Alex Whitmore scored for Solihull Moors, assisted by Jamey Osborne.
Late substitutions from both sides, including a final change for Tamworth, failed to change the scoreline, and Solihull Moors held on to win 2-1. Tom Tonks of Tamworth received a yellow card in the 95th minute, reflecting the home side’s disappointment.
The victory lifts Solihull Moors to 15th in the league table with 54 points, while Tamworth remain in 10th place with 60 points.