Solihull Moors Away Guide
Everything Southend United supporters need for the trip to Damson Park on Saturday 22 August 2026, including the 12:30 kick-off, away-day travel, parking, trains, the X12 bus, food and drink, cashless payments and practical matchday advice.
Solihull Moors
Southend United
Southend United supporters
Blocks L, M and N are sold out. Block N sold 504. Block O: 51 sold and 567 available, updated 09:21 on 22 August 2026. Live TicketCo count is used whenever reachable.
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Everything you need before you go
The key Damson Park (ARMCO Arena) information for Shrimpers, all in one place.
Solihull Moors Matchday Map
A rebuilt The Shrimpers-online matchday map using the clean icon system and checked stadium, transport, parking, food and supporter locations.
Rebuilt for the 2026/27 Away Guides map overhaul.
Pins use venue, station or named-site coordinates rather than generic town/postcode centres wherever a precise mapped point is available.
Plan Your Trip
Plan your away journey from Southend or Essex to Damson Park (ARMCO Arena). Choose a Greater Anglia or c2c departure station, then the best destination station for the ground.
🚆 Train Planner
Departure options cover Greater Anglia from Colchester, Southend Victoria and Southminster, plus c2c routes via Basildon, Tilbury and Ockendon. Destination choices are set specifically for the ground. Searches open through Trainline using The Shrimpers-online affiliate tracking.
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Railcard eligibility, restrictions and savings vary. Always check the latest terms before buying.Recommended Accommodation
Accommodation suggestions for this away trip, including options close to the stadium, railway station or town centre. Always check the location, price and cancellation terms before booking.
Airport / Damson Park
A useful overnight option for Shrimpers who want to stay close to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham International and Damson Park. The hotel has its own restaurant and bar, an indoor pool and a station shuttle, while the X12 corridor and airport cargo area are nearby for the onward journey to the ground.
Solihull Town Centre
A good choice if you would rather stay in Solihull town centre, with the station, shops, pubs and restaurants close by. From here supporters can use the X12 or a taxi towards Damson Park, making it a convenient base if you want more around you before or after the match.
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Journey Planning
Driving from Southend
The West Midlands is a manageable drive compared with some National League away trips, but the 12:30 kick-off means an early start. Leave a sensible buffer for the M25, motorway traffic and the final approach around Birmingham Airport.
If you plan to use the stadium car park, remember that spaces are limited and first come, first served. Arriving early will give you a better chance of getting a space.
If you do not want to rely on the limited stadium car park, Birmingham Airport Cargo / Freeport NCP is the club-recommended alternative. It is around a 15–20 minute walk from Damson Park.
The X12 also serves this area, so the bus can be useful if you would rather not walk the full distance. Check the current parking charge and any Solihull Moors matchday discount instructions before paying.
From Birmingham International / Solihull
Birmingham International is the closest practical main-line station for Damson Park, at roughly 1.5 miles from the ground.
Rather than relying on the full walk, the X12 is the useful connection to the stadium and normally runs regularly during daytime matchdays. Leave enough time for the bus, possible queues and matchday traffic.
Solihull station and town centre give supporters a much wider choice of pubs, cafés and places to eat before the match.
Damson Park is roughly 2.5 miles from the station, so it is not a short walk. The X12 or a taxi is the easier option for the final part of the journey.
About Damson Park
Damson Park is the home of Solihull Moors and is currently known as the ARMCO Arena. The ground opened in 1999 and has developed considerably over the years, with a capacity of around 5,500.
The stadium sits on Damson Parkway beside the Jaguar Land Rover site, close to Birmingham Airport and the NEC rather than in Solihull town centre. It is a fairly isolated setting, so it is worth planning where you want to eat, drink or park before setting off.
Solihull Moors were formed in 2007 following the merger of Moor Green and Solihull Borough. The club reached the National League in 2016 and has remained an established member of the division.
Away Supporters
For Southend United’s visit, away supporters are being accommodated behind the goal in the Forest End, using Blocks L and M. Additional uncovered seating is available in the adjacent East Stand in Block N.
The Forest End is a covered terrace and puts travelling supporters close to the pitch, which can make for a good atmosphere when the away following gets going. Some views can be affected by the supporting pillars, so bear that in mind when choosing where to stand.
Use the block and entrance shown on your match ticket and follow the away-supporter signs when you arrive. Current ticket details and availability are kept separately in The Shrimpers-online Ticket Tracker, so ticket prices are not repeated here.
Damson Park has accessible facilities including wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, hearing loops and a limited number of accessible parking spaces. Supporters with specific accessibility requirements should contact Solihull Moors before travelling.
Getting There
By road from Southend, the journey takes you around the M25 and towards the West Midlands. With a 12:30 kick-off, leave a generous amount of extra time for motorway traffic and the final approach around Birmingham Airport and the NEC.
For rail travel, Birmingham International is the most useful main-line station for Damson Park and is roughly 1.5 miles from the ground. The X12 bus provides the easiest onward connection and stops close to the stadium.
Solihull station is another option and is around 2.5 miles away. It can be useful if you want to spend time in Solihull town centre before the match, with the X12 or a taxi available for the final part of the journey. Check live rail and bus information before leaving.
Parking
Official stadium parking is limited. Spaces are unreserved and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early is sensible if you want to park at the ground. Eight accessible spaces are provided close to the stadium entrance.
If the stadium car park is full, the club recommends Birmingham Airport Cargo / Freeport NCP at B26 3QT. It is around a 15–20 minute walk from Damson Park and is also served by the X12 bus. Check the current matchday parking charge and any club discount instructions before travelling.
Do not park on the Damson Parkway dual carriageway. It is a red route and Solihull Moors warn that illegally parked vehicles can receive parking tickets.
Food & Drink
There are several food and drink options at Damson Park on matchdays. Depending on the arrangements for the fixture, these can include the Main Bar, the Trevor Stevens Suite and the Fan Zone bar, together with food kiosks and burger vans around the ground. Access to individual bars can change when segregation is in operation.
Because the stadium is fairly isolated, supporters wanting a wider choice before the match may prefer to eat or drink in Solihull town centre and then travel to Damson Park by bus or taxi. The Damson and the Mason’s Arms are among the pubs commonly mentioned in the area, while the town centre offers a much broader selection.
Damson Park operates on a cashless basis for league fixtures, so take a suitable bank card or contactless payment method with you.
Recent Southend United Meetings
| Date | Competition | Venue | Result | Attd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2026 | National League | Roots Hall | Southend United 0-0 Solihull Moors | 8,993 |
| 30 Aug 2025 | National League | Damson Park | Solihull Moors 1-2 Southend United | 1,566 |
| 12 Apr 2025 | National League | Roots Hall | Southend United 0-1 Solihull Moors | 8,668 |
| 21 Sep 2024 | National League | Damson Park | Solihull Moors 2-4 Southend United | 1,390 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | National League | Damson Park | Solihull Moors 0-3 Southend United | 1,060 |
| 21 Oct 2023 | National League | Roots Hall | Southend United 5-0 Solihull Moors | 6,356 |
| 7 Jan 2023 | National League | Roots Hall | Southend United 3-0 Solihull Moors | 5,705 |
| 13 Aug 2022 | National League | Damson Park | Solihull Moors 1-1 Southend United | 1,341 |
| 26 Feb 2022 | National League | Roots Hall | Southend United 1-1 Solihull Moors | 6,607 |
| 2 Oct 2021 | National League | Damson Park | Solihull Moors 2-0 Southend United | 1,527 |
FAQ
What time is Solihull Moors v Southend United?
The National League fixture is scheduled for Saturday 22 August 2026 with a 12:30 kick-off.
What is the best station for Damson Park?
Birmingham International is the closest practical main-line station and Solihull Moors state that it is roughly 1.5 miles from the ground. The X12 connects the station with Damson Park.
Can I park at Solihull Moors?
There is limited stadium parking, currently listed at £10 and first come first served. The club recommends Birmingham Airport Cargo / Freeport NCP, B26 3QT, as the alternative.
Can I park on Damson Parkway?
No. Damson Parkway is a red route and Solihull Moors explicitly warn supporters that illegally parked vehicles will receive tickets.
Is Damson Park cashless?
Yes. Solihull Moors announced that the stadium would become fully cashless from the first home National League match of 2026/27. Contactless, Chip & PIN, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted, but American Express is not.
Is there food and drink at the ground?
Yes. The club lists food huts, pies, hot and cold drinks and burger vans, plus bars and a fan zone where access permits. Match-specific arrangements can vary for segregated fixtures.
Should I check again before travelling?
Yes. Away allocation, turnstiles, ticketing and parking arrangements can be match-specific. Check the latest Southend United and Solihull Moors information before setting off.