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Saturday: Harriers v Solihull Moors

A look to this weekend’s clash with Solihull Moors at Aggborough….

By Matty Paddock - 14/09/2023

Posted 2 years ago

HARRIERS have the tough task of trying to inflict a first defeat of the season on high-flying Solihull Moors at Aggborough on Saturday evening.

The two sides come together in DY10 for the live TNT Sport clash with Harriers looking to build on an unbeaten home start and Moors yet to taste defeat anywhere this term.

Andy Whing’s strong starters have notable victories over Oldham, Dorking and Ebbsfleet among others this term, and battled out an entertaining 3-3 draw at Oxford City last time out.

Now perennially among the bigger hitters in the division, they’ll come having started “like a house on fire”, says Harriers boss Russ Penn.

He commented: “They’re a regular National League side who are pushing for promotion, so we’re expecting a top team coming Saturday.

“They’re near the top of the league and they haven’t lost this season so we want to be the first team to beat them.

“They’ve started really well. I like Andy Whing as a Manager, he has a great reputation and did really well at Banbury.

“He fully deserves the job at the level and they’ve started like a house on fire.

“For me, it’s two big teams coming together and we want to take the three points.”

With a later kick off and the factor of a first televised Aggborough game of the season added to the mix, it’s shaping up to be quite the night.

Penn added: “It’s a nice local derby and loads of players and coaching staff know each other.

“It’s on the box, a later kick off and under the lights, so it’ll be great.

“These are the games we all want to play in and it will be no different on Saturday.”

Penn confirmed that Shane Byrne (knee) and Matt Preston (calf) remain out of action, but that Kyrstian Pearce re-joined the squad on Thursday after international duty with Barbados.

Harriers and Solihull Moors have never met in a competitive men’s fixture, but we’ve dug through the archives for this dripping wet set of highlights from a pre-season friendly a number of years ago.

Moors were formed as a result of the merger of Moor Green and Solihull Borough – both teams having faced Harriers regularly in the decades prior.

The list of players to have played for both – currently and in prior years – is lengthy, including the likes of Liam Daly, Craig Hinton, Lee Vaughan and dozens besides.

Kick-off at Aggborough on Saturday is at 5:30pm.

CAR PARKING

Please note that due to the substantial operation of televising Saturday’s match, there will be no on-the-day parking for supporters in the Stadium Close or South Stand car parks at Aggborough.

Please plan your journey accordingly, and park considerately of local residents.

MATCH TICKETS

As with the last few seasons at Aggborough, advance purchase of match tickets is strongly recommended to help minimise queues and also to make a saving.

Prices rise by £5 for any ticket purchased in person at the box office on the day of the match. To avoid this, buy online, any time, up to 15 minutes after kick off – even if this is once you arrive at the ground.

Any supporters needing assistance with purchasing online can contact us before a match day on 01562 823 931.

AGGBOROUGH IS CASHLESS

Please remember, Aggborough Stadium and all of its outlets are cashless – we cannot accept cash as payment under any circumstances.

YOUR MATCH DAY PROGRAMME

Issue 6 of The Harrier for this season isn’t to be missed as we delve into the archives for another National League classic.

The Aggborough Herald looks back at the 1-1 draw with Rochdale, while there’s Case Files with Caleb Richards and plenty more.

Buy your copy from around the ground or in the Club Shop. To make sure of your copy, or to get one if you can’t make it to the ground, you can purchase online for FREE UK mainland delivery.

Get your copy today.

FAN ZONE AT AGGBOROUGH

The Harriers Fan Zone adjacent to the Club Shop at Aggborough will again be open before Saturday’s game.

There, you’ll be able to find an amazing atmosphere plus a range of incredible food, drink, and more – the perfect place for your pre-match hangout where you can sit and soak in the build-up with other fans.

NO SMOKING

Aggborough Stadium is a strictly no smoking venue – this means smoking, including the use of vapes and e-cigarettes, is prohibited anywhere within the stadium.

LIVE MATCH STREAMING

Harriers fans can view National League matches this season on National League TV.

All Harriers league matches will be available internationally on the NLTV platform, while games outside of UEFA Article 48 blocked hours (2.45pm to 5.15pm on Monday) will be available to view in the UK, too.

Saturday’s game – being shown on UK television – won’t be able to be streamed domestically but can be streamed abroad.

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