Summary

  • FT: Solihull 1-2 Grimsby (AET)

  • Grimsby beat Solihull in extra time to return to EFL

  • Jordan Maguire-Drew poked Grimsby ahead in extra time

  • Mariners levelled through John McAtee finish

  • Kyle Hudlin header for Solihull in first-half added time

  1. Postpublished at 11 mins

    Solihull 0-0 Grimsby

    Eeek.

    Jordan Cropper gives the ball away cheaply in Grimsby's final third, before taking out Andrew Dallas as he flies forward.

    No card, just a warning. But an important wide free-kick for Solihull coming up.

  2. Postpublished at 10 mins

    Solihull 0-0 Grimsby

    Nearly for Moors as full-back James Clarke gets in behind. But his low cross is hacked away.

    On the break Grimsby fly forward, but Solihull stay compact enough to deny their opponents' forwards space and the move breaks down.

    Fine open game this.

  3. Postpublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Solihull 0-0 Grimsby

    Jordan Cropper's long throws are something else.

    Rory Delap levels of chaos. I live for it.

  4. GREAT SAVE!published at 8 mins

    Solihull 0-0 Grimsby

    A typically dangerous Grimsby long throw spawns their first chance.

    Solihull's Kyle Hudlin looks all lost in his own penalty area as the ball deflects off him and heads towards the bottom corner.

    But his keeper Joe McDonnell is down low to his right to keep it out.

  5. 'Solihull trio need to thrive'published at 15:09 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Solihull 0-0 Grimsby

    Richard Sneekes
    Former West Brom and Bolton midfielder on BBC Radio WM

    For me, the key for Solihull to win this game is for Andrew Dallas, Joe Sbarra and Ryan Barnett to really get into the game early and thrive.

  6. Postpublished at 6 mins

    Solihull 0-0 Grimsby

    Solihull look scary on the counter. Winger Andrew Dallas beats his marker before driving into the box.

    But he fails to get a pass away and the chance goes begging.

  7. Postpublished at 5 mins

    Solihull 0-0 Grimsby

    Solihull v GrimsbyImage source, Getty Images

    Grimsby finally have a spell of possession. Seconds later they misplace a pass and it's a Solihull throw.

  8. CLOSE!published at 3 mins

    Solihull 0-0 Grimsby

    So nearly.

    Grimsby, who have a poor record at defending set-pieces this season, can't clear the corner away and Moors defender Callum Howe eventually pounces on the ball.

    But his first-time shot skews off-target.

  9. Postpublished at 2 mins

    Solihull 0-0 Grimsby

    Solihull get us going and are passing the ball around nicely.

    They win an early corner.

  10. KICK-OFFpublished at 1 min

    Solihull 0-0 Grimsby

    Slightly later than billed, we get under way.

  11. Postpublished at 15:00 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Solihull huddleImage source, Getty Images

    National anthem sung. ✅

    Here we go.

  12. Postpublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Grimsby fansImage source, Getty Images

    Two minutes to go.

    Grimsby's fans are the ones making the noise.

  13. Listen livepublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Solihull v Grimsby (15:00 BST)

    BBC local radio

    The players have just walked out. Kick-off should be moments away and you can hear every bit of the action live on local BBC radio.

    BBC Radio Humberside have you covered. Listen by clicking the play button at the top of this page.

    And you can hear BBC Radio WM's coverage by following this link.

  14. 'We've got every chance'published at 14:54 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Solihull v Grimsby (15:00 BST)

    Grimsby chairman Jason Stockwood on BBC Radio Humberside:

    "I feel a lot of love and affection for the town.

    "We're delighted to be here - we've put ourselves in a good position and we've got every chance.

    "I don't feel that nervous - it's important you enjoy these moments and take them in, which I'm trying to do."

  15. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:52 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    #bbcfootball

    Grimsby fansImage source, Getty Images

    As always Solihull and Grimsby fans we want to hear your thoughts.

    The best way is to tweet us using #bbcfootball.

  16. Postpublished at 14:50 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Ten minutes to go.

    Get pumped, the stands are filling up.

  17. 'It's quite a unique little story'published at 14:48 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Solihull v Grimsby (15:00 BST)

    Neal ArdleyImage source, Rex Features

    Solihull Moors boss Neal Ardley feels today's fixture is "what football is all about".

    Former Wimbledon boss Ardley has recent experience in the National League play-off final, having led Notts County out against Harrogate behind closed doors at Wembley in 2020.

    "It's funny because I was on the other side of the spectrum with Notts, as we looked to bounce back at the first time of asking while Harrogate had never been in the league before," Ardley said to BBC WM.

    "Now I've got Grimsby trying to bounce back at the first time and I'm trying to take Solihull up for the first time. I'm hoping for a similar result that Harrogate got [3-1 win].

    "It's quite a unique little story and that's what football is all about, little clubs like us and big ones like Grimsby."

  18. Ticket pricing a 'shame'published at 14:46 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Solihull v Grimsby (15:00 BST)

    League sponsors Vanarama have donated £20,000 to both finalists to help bring down the cost of tickets, which were priced at £40 to £45 for adults.

    After a backlash over the pricing the National League said in a statement that they "don't always get everything right."

    "It's a fantastic venue but it's a shame because I'm hearing and seeing that a lot of people are struggling to afford to come," Solihull boss Ardley said.

    "Really you'd be better off reducing the prices and getting more people in to make the National League look better, which isn't easy because it is a fantastic league."

  19. Team Newspublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Solihull v Grimsby (15:00 BST)

    Grimsby players warm upImage source, PA Media

    Solihull Moors are unchanged from their 3-1 semi-final victory over Chesterfield last Sunday - that means Joe Sbarra and Andrew Dallas both start, having scored 37 league goals between them this season.

    Paul Hurst has done likewise with Grimsby, who name the same XI that won that 5-4 thriller at Wrexham eight days ago - Mani Dieseruvwe has come off the bench to score in both of their play-off games but remains a substitute this afternoon.

    Solihull: McDonnell, Clarke, Howe, Gudger, Storer, Sbarra, Maycock, Barnett, Boyes, Dallas, Hudlin.

    Subs: Myatt, McNally, Reilly, Ellis, Newton.

    Grimsby: Crocombe, Cropper, Waterfall, Smith, Amos, Fox, Clifton, Sousa, Holohan, McAtee, Taylor.

    Subs: Pearson, Abrahams, Dieseruvwe, Raikhy, Maguire-Drew.

  20. Hammers are hostingpublished at 14:41 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Solihull v Grimsby (15:00 BST)

    Jack Grealish scores for Man CityImage source, Getty Images

    London Stadium is hosting today's final.

    The last professional match here was on May 15, with West Ham drawing 2-2 with Manchester City in the Premier League.

    Jarrod Bowen and Jack Grealish were on target that day. I wonder who will find the net first this afternoon...