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Eastleigh walking football players compete in Canada

7 Oct 2026 1 min read No comments The WFA
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Sarah Harper, the England over-50s captain, led her team to an unbeaten run in Toronto, not conceding a single goal. Meanwhile, Kathy Barker, who was selected for the England 'Kick out Cancer' squad, played eight games, winning four, drawing two, and losing two.
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Two members of Eastleigh’s Walking Football Club celebrated success in an international walking soccer competition in Canada.

Sarah Harper, the England over-50s captain, led her team to an unbeaten run in Toronto, not conceding a single goal.

Meanwhile, Kathy Barker, who was selected for the England ‘Kick out Cancer’ squad, played eight games, winning four, drawing two, and losing two.

The defeats came against the Canada over-50s and Maple Leaf Select, while the team went unbeaten in the remaining matches.

The women also visited the CN Tower and Niagara during their trip.

Source: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26607309.eastleigh-walking-football-players-compete-canada/

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