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The inaugural Calcutta Trophy was played at the Castle Vale Stadium on the 20th September 2025 between England Walking Football and Scottish Thistles over 40s, 50s & 60s age groups bringing the age old rivalry between Scotland and England to the world of women’s Walking Football.
This first-of-its-kind occasion celebrates the skill, passion and sportswomanship of both nations while laying the foundations for a new tradition. The Calcutta Trophy is set to become an annual highlight in the Walking Football calendar, with Scotland preparing to host the return leg in October 2026.
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England Walking Football Calcutta Trophy Squads
England Walking Football Women’s Manager
Mike Walker
England Over 40s Team
Kelly Holsworth (C)
Sara Clamp
Sarah Lawson
Fay Abrehart
Rachel Williams
Emma Parjes
Kasia Kelly
Claire Pavett
Kate Smith
England Over 50s Team
Amanda Bell (C)
Jeanette Stevenson
Jill Newbolt
Mary Mannion
Laura Strong
Nicky Davies
Mac Barlow
Sarah Clements
Tania Bushell
Louise Cafferkey
England Women 60s Team
Gail Redston (C)
Laura Garraway
Sue Puddephatt
Lesley Wright
Catriona Barron
Wendy Benson
Jan Leggett
Carolyn Kelly
Sue Baines
Elaine Andrew
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Scottish Calcutta Trophy Squads
Scottish Thistles Head Coach
Callum Brown
Scottish Thistles Over 40s Team
Louise Finnie
Hayley Patterson
Suzanne Clark
Vicky Harper
Lindsey Bunty
Emma Plank
Kerry Dickson
Pauline Monteith
Scottish Thistles Over 50s Team
Kerry Dickson
Pauline Monteith
Dawn Macdonald
Carolyn Black
Mary Wilson
Shelly Valle
Audrey McManus
Elizabeth Wallace
Scottish Thistles Over 60s Team
Dawn MacDonald
Carolyn Black
Mary Wilson
Shelley Valle
Audrey McManus
Elizabeth Wallace
Hazel Campbell
Jane Leggit
Pauline Roper
Match Officials
Fiona Gardner
Neil Brady
Visit The England Walking Football Websites
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https://www.englandwalkingfootball.com/
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