Highworth Town Walking Football Club for Over 65’s Claims Division and Cup Glory

The Over 65’s team have had a very successful couple of months. After winning Division 2 of the Thames Valley Walking Football League last season they went one better this season, winning Division 1 in June. Next up was winning a mini cup tournament in Abingdon early July.

They then played a 16 team Cup competition held at Bisham Abbey in July having reached the semi finals last year. After beating Oxford, Slough, Portsmouth and Bicester in a mini league, they beat Wycome in the Semis and finally beat Bracknell (who were also unbeaten up to then) in the Final. A brilliant result in a very tough competition.

On 20 July they won the Wiltshire League by avoiding defeat in their final game. July 28th saw them beat Eastleigh 2 – 0 in the South West Regional Final of the National Cup on a scorching hot Sunday.

The Over 65’s team went to Nottingham for the National Finals on September 1st where they played against other Regional Finalists finishing 3rd after a very close-run event where on another day they could have won. Finishing 3rd in the country is still a great achievement.

The following weekend the Over 50’s ended up 4th competing in their age group National Finals. Another great achievement.

If you’d like to be part of this vibrant community, join our social Walking Football sessions held every Friday from 11:30am to 12:30pm at Highworth Recreation Centre, these sessions are Pay & Play—just £3.20 per session (card payment only). It’s a fantastic opportunity to stay active, have fun, and meet like-minded individuals.

Whether you’re aiming to stay fit or just enjoy the social side of the game, everyone is welcome!

For more details, contact Graham Seeley at highworthwfc@outlook.com or 07769 703702.