SOLIHULL Moors slipped to a 2-1 defeat away at Stratford Town in their first pre-season game ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
Moors fielded three trialists and different XI’s in either half against the Step Three side at the Arden Garages Stadium.
The Bards took the lead courtesy of Jourdain Masidi’s first-half strike before Cyrus Bruce double the home side’s advantage.
Young midfielder Billy Corns halved the deficit for Moors late on with Matt Taylor’s side unable to find a leveller in the remaining minutes.
Stratford broke the deadlock on the half-hour mark as Masidi’s effort from the edge of the penalty area deflected past a helpless Laurie Walker.
And the hosts doubled their lead just 35 seconds into the second period as Bruce fired a shot past Moors trialist goalkeeper.
The visitors halved the deficit five minutes from time when Corns found the net from 15-yards out in his first appearance for the club since signing professional terms with Moors.
Solihull are next in action against Birmingham City in the Arthur Cup on Wednesday, July 16 with kick-off at 7pm at Damson Park.
