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Key 2025-2026 Stats On Walking Football
Key 2025-2026 Stats On Walking Football1. Main 2025 Peer-Reviewed Study (352-player FA Cup survey)2. Walking Football Association (WFA) National Player & Club Survey 2024/253. Supporting 2025 Scoping Review (covers adherence…
by The Walking FootballApr 2 No comments -
Women Walking footballers want to level playing field
Walking footballers who have waited decades to play the sport have said investment is needed to create a level playing field, the Women’s Walking Football Super League Players aged between…
by The Walking FootballMar 31 No comments -
Issue 2 of the WFA Gazette Online Magazine now available
READ ISSUE 2 HERE: https://thewfa.co.uk/the-wfa-gazette-issue-2/ GET MORE WALKING FOOTBALL NEWS HERE: https://walkingfootball.com/blog
by The Walking FootballMar 27 No comments -
VIDEO: Spencer Pratten wins Global Walking Football Player of the Year
Pic credit: FIFWA / Spencer Pratten CCFC’s very own Global Walking Football Player of the Year! Hear from Spencer Pratten as he reflects on his incredible achievement, the honour of…
by The Walking FootballMar 19 No comments -
Important Insurance Information for WFA affiliated clubs
Insurance changes If you are a player at a WFA affiliated club, they will have asked you to enter your details into our player insurance database and will have provided…
by The Walking FootballMar 19 No comments -
‘How I became the Lionel Messi of walking football’
A 71-year-old walking footballer said he was in a “state of shock” after being crowned as the sport’s world player of the year. Spencer Pratten, from Great Waltham near Chelmsford,…
by The Walking FootballMar 17 No comments -
Arun WWFC win WFA National Women’s Team of the Year 2025
Arun Women’s Walking Football Club are celebrating being named WFA National Women’s Team of the Year 2025. The honour reflects the club’s rapid development, inclusive ethos and outstanding contribution to…
by The Walking FootballMar 17 No comments -
FA & WFA launch Joint Survey – Share your views on possible Unification of LOTG
As Walking Football continues to grow, The FA and the Walking Football Association have been engaged in positive discussions to explore ways that harness the collective passion for Walking Football…
by The Walking FootballFeb 24 No comments -
Award recognises quick growth of walking football across Sussex
The Southern Combination Walking Football League has won an award. The WFA said: “The Southern Combination League continues to grow and the Ladies’ Leagues have experienced huge growth. “These leagues…
by The Walking FootballFeb 24 No comments -
Dorset Parky Striders walk away with national awards
A walking football team based in Dorset has won a national award. Dorset Parky Striders have been named Team of the Year (Impairment Section) by The Walking Football Association in…
by The Walking FootballFeb 13 No comments -
FIWFA European Nations Cup 2026 of Walking Football hosts confirmed
FIWFA European Nations Cup 2026 With all European members expressing an interest in attending this prestigious tournament, we are delighted to confirm it will be hosted by Team Spain in…
by The Walking FootballFeb 13 No comments -
Eastleigh walking football players recognised at awards
Pic credit: Eastleigh FC Walking Football Eastleigh FC Walking Football Members Two members of Eastleigh’s Walking Football Club have received national recognition. Heather Kirkland and Sarah Harper were recognised in…
by The Walking FootballFeb 4 No comments -
Kingston Walking Football Club scoops national award
A local walking football club has scooped a national award from the National Body for Walking Football (The WFA), which administers over 900 clubs and 60,000 participants from all age…
by The Walking FootballJan 28 No comments -
WFA announce 2025 Grassroots Awards winners
The WFA is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Grassroots Awards – more nominations than ever. On behalf of the whole Walking Football Community – thank you to…
by The Walking FootballJan 28 No comments -
Farnham Town walking footballer Ian Bale earns England over-65s call-up
Farnham Town Walking Football Club’s Ian Bale has been selected for the England over-65s walking football squad, capping a remarkable rise through the ranks over the past year. Bale’s journey…
by The Walking FootballJan 23 No comments -
Can you help The WFA? Volunteers Needed
The WFA We have a number of roles available to help us run The WFA. Everyone involved in The WFA are volunteers, including the Directors. Without volunteers we would not…
by The Walking FootballJan 14 No comments -
Ivybridge walking footballer makes his international debut
Ivybridge South Hams Walking Football Club is delighted to share that Paul Dickinson, Head of Football at the club, made his international debut for the England Walking Football (Over 65)…
by The Walking FootballJan 8 No comments -
Paul wins walking world cup for second time
Pic credit: Barnsley Chronicle / Paul Walton A gravestone-maker from Barnsley has won a World Cup in walking football for the second time. Paul Walton, from Hoyland Common, won the…
by The Walking FootballNov 25 No comments -
Former Herne Bay captain helps England over-60s to World Nations Cup joy in Spain
A former semi-professional footballer has described helping England to international joy as a dream come true. Herne Bay-based Neil Brown, 61, was part of the England over-60s team that enjoyed…
by The Walking FootballNov 25 No comments -
Former semi-pro player on England over-50s World Nations Cup win
A former semi-professional footballer has again been celebrating international glory – this time on foreign soil. Gary Groom helped England over-50s win the World Nations Cup in August 2023 at St…
by The Walking FootballNov 19 No comments -
Walking football ‘is special’, says world champion
Walking Football World Champions The manager of England men’s over-60s walking football team says retaining the World Nations Cup is a “dream”. Stuart Langworthy, from Gloucestershire, led the team to…
by The Walking FootballNov 9 No comments -
‘Roy of the Rovers stuff!’ Dreams come true as Wyberton, Donington and Boston footballers help England secure world walking football titles
Three Lincolnshire footballers have returned from Spain as world cup winners. Roy of the Rovers stuff! Steve Slater and John Sykes both successfully defended their FIFWA Nations Cup titles after…
by The Walking FootballNov 9 No comments -
Bishop’s Stortford’s Kathryn celebrating England’s women’s walking football team winning World Nations Cup in Spain
Bishop’s Stortford’s Kathryn Ashcroft is celebrating leading England’s hugely successful women’s walking football team to their biggest triumph to date. The player-manager was at the helm as the national team…
by The Walking FootballNov 9 No comments -
Not quite a walk in the park! Joy for England’s Over 50s walking football team as they retain Nations Cup
England’s Over 50s Retain Nations Cup England’s Over 50s men’s walking football team have completed a magnificent victory in Spain to retain the World Nations Cup. A total of nine…
by The Walking FootballNov 9 No comments
