Report: AFC Solihull (H) - Nuneaton Griff

Nuneaton Griff 2-1 AFC Solihull

Saturday 19th September 2026

Nuneaton Griff ended their search for a win with a 2-1 victory over AFC Solihull at The Pingles Stadium on Saturday 19th September as goals from Henley Hadley (sponsored by N & J Hadley) and Matty Chadaway (sponsored by Optimum Creative Media) securing all three points in a strong team performance.

Blessing Katanda (sponsored by Steward Mansfield) was named Man of the Match for his strong performance.

Manager's Reaction

Speaking after the game, Wayne Hadley said:

"I thought we dominated the first half, Henley Hadley hit the post, Matty Chadaway went clean through but spurned his lines, putting it wide. Then right on half time, the killer punch, with 9 minutes added on we switched off and conceded in the with the last kick of the half, same old as it felt."

"However, this week we showed a bit of character, coming out and again dominating the second half. Cody Faulkner played Henley Hadley clean through, who scored across the keeper and in off the post, and that gave us the momentum. Blessing Katanda then played an amazing, incredible ball in for Matty Chadaway to meet and dispatch clinically, 2-1."

"Something we did better this week is learn from our previous games to see the game out, which was thoroughly deserved."

Team vs AFC Solihull

Luca Bien (GK)

Henley Hadley

Blessing Katanda

Cody Faulkner

Mihail Petrov

Dawid Halas

Simon Short

Louis John

Mark Kintu

Matty Chadaway

Toby Bartram (C)

Substitutes:

Harry John

Joe Inglis

Luke Shilton

Zac Edmonds

Dylan Mills

Looking Ahead

Griff are back in cup action next, taking on RS Sports away in the Coventry Evening Telegraph Cup on Saturday 26th September, kick off 2:15pm.