Busy season ahead for IOM walking footballers

Isle of Man Walking Football Association will tackle a busy programme of fixtures for 2026, with the national 50s and 60s sides set for a packed campaign both on and off the island.

The season begins in just a few weeks’ time on Saturday, March 7 when the over-50s and 60s squads travel to Birmingham for a tournament against England and the Celtic Nations, providing an early test against high-quality opposition.

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Attention then turns overseas on April 18 when the Isle of Man over-60s team heads to Portugal to compete in a major international event featuring 24 teams from 10 countries across three continents.

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Home supporters will get their first taste of international action on April 25-26 when the IoM WFA 60/65s host the England Parkinson’s team at St John’s.

Source: https://www.iomtoday.co.im/sport/football/busy-season-ahead-for-walking-footballers-880001

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