Swindon Walking Football Club

11/10/2026

11/10/2026

Gloucestershire FA Walking Football League 2026-27 Round 1 – Men’s Over 50s

𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗

Swindon travelled to Almondsbury in Bristol for the first of six rounds in the Gloucester League Over 50s age group with the intention of clocking 3 wins from three fixtures.

And on that metric it was mission accomplished and with just one goal conceded, Swindon will find themselves in the slipstream of Weston, who won all four of their games and closed the day with a superior goal difference.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝘁𝘀𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱

This tie was on the brink of boiling over in a contest that was physically bruising with neither side prepared to give any quarter.

Mangotsfield started the livelier and Swindon were forced to keep pace with the Bristol side who extended beyond walking.

Gavin Barron made the decisive breakthrough after repeatedly putting the centre back under pressure with a right foot strike on the half turn that eluded the Mangotsfield stopper.

The referee awarded a blue card to both Swindon and Mangotsfield with both players serving a two-minute cooling down period before returning to the field of play.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟭 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗻

Swindon had to come from behind after Mark Pannett found himself in the clear.

Paul Watling stood up to the shot, but there was nothing he could do to prevent the rebound from crashing into the roof of the net from the oncoming Clevedon striker.

Swindon kept their cool and with 10 minutes still to play, took their time in constructing attacking moves.

Debutant Wayne Petrie was finding joy in the left channel with Glyn Evans feeding him through-balls.

With just over 5 minutes remaining another attack looked to have petered out until Petrie cleverly feinted to go one way and then shifted the ball onto his favoured left peg before picking his spot to equalise for Swindon.

Momentum had swung in Swindon’s favour and the comeback was complete when Bruno Rodrigues’ powerful drive took a deflection off Petrie to beat the Clevedon keeper.

With their noses in front, Swindon played their best football that was both calm and measured, making full use of the pitch to see the game out.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟬 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗮

Swindon were slow out of the blocks on this one, but once they settled and gained possession, victory was more a case of ‘when’ and not ‘if’.

Dave Howell, who had an outstanding afternoon in a defensive midfield role showed that he is not averse to getting forward when the time is right and his combined fitness and strength was enough to see off his opponent before finding the onion bag.

With the game under their control, Swindon could stroke the ball about and choose their moment to strike, which ultimately came courtesy of Bruno Rodrigues. No doubt about who this goal belonged to.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Paul Watling (GK)
Rich Bailey
Dave Howell (1)
Glyn Evans ©
Bruno Rodrigues (1)
Gavin Barron (1)
Wayne Petrie (2)

𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 / 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Mark Gray

For more information on the 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗔 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 follow this link: https://bit.ly/3UghOfv

05/10/2026

The FA Walking Football Cup South-West Regional Finals - Over 50s

𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗘

Swindon Over 50s qualified for the South-West Regional Finals of the FA Walking Cup as Wiltshire’s representative, going head-to-head with the best from Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset for the right to play in the National Finals at the home of England Football, St George’s Park on Sunday, 18th October.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟬 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘆

Highly-fancied Torquay brought the best out of Swindon, who dominated play and forced the Torquay stopper into several fine saves.

However, Swindon’s progress was hampered by clocking 3 ‘not walking’ offences, just one short of conceding an automatic penalty with over a third of the game remaining.

Swindon had to take their foot off the gas and be content with a goalless draw and coming away unscathed.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟭 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘄

Glyn Evans and Richie Dennis made their entrance with the former going close with a left foot strike that almost found its way into the top corner, but it was Bruno Rodrigues, playing as striker who pounced on a loose ball and instinctively drove home from close range to give Swindon the lead.

However, the lead was short-lived as Morwenstow equalised straight from the restart and on the one occasion an opponent wasn’t closed down, Swindon were punished with a 20-yard piledriver that beat the outstretched Jason Brown.

Once again, Swindon found themselves on 3 ‘not walking’ offences and so game management was called into play to protect the draw and settle for a valuable point.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟬 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻

With Weston having already tasted victory in their opening fixture, this was a must-win contest for Swindon if they were to progress to the play-off final.

Swindon played a high line and applied pressure on Weston playmaker Justin Lowe in a bid to disrupt their game and in the main, the plan succeeded.

Captain Neil Symes made the decisive breakthrough with a goal that the Weston keeper will want to forget.

From this point on, it was all Weston as they piled on the pressure in a bid to get back on level terms.

Swindon committed a number of unforced errors and can thank Lady Luck that they went unpunished and whilst Swindon were all at sea, The Iceman Rich Bailey kept his cool to thwart Weston when it mattered most.

A strike from Damon York with the last meaningful kick of the game was spectacularly clawed away to safety by Jason Brown to ensure that the spoils went the way of Swindon.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟬 𝗗𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀

Bruno Rodrigues made certain of Swindon’s place in the play-off final with the only goal of the game in the opening minute - a left foot strike on the half turn to bury the ball into the bottom corner of the net.

Swindon had to deal with the threat of substitute ‘orange boots’ who had a reputation of scoring from almost anywhere.

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆-𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹:

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟭 𝗗𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀

Keith Walker had been growing in stature as the tournament wore on and shrugged off the Dexter challenge as he braced himself to beat the keeper following a pass from Richard Walsh.

Swindon looked in control, but that all changed when quick feet from Dexter’s main strike threat was enough to steal a march and level the score.

The game was heading for penalties until Richard Walsh latched onto a loose ball that had too much power on it for the keeper to fend away.

Not enough time on the clock for Dexter to stage a comeback and Swindon’s berth at St George’s Park was booked.

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆:

Swindon travel to St George’s Park on 18th October unbeaten but know full well that sterner tests lie ahead when they face Forest Vets, Fylde, Leeds, Norwich and Watford.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Jason Brown (GK)
Glyn Evans
Rich Bailey
Richard Walsh (1)
Richie Dennis
Neil Symes © (1)
Keith Walker (1)
Bruno Rodrigues (2)

Coach / Manager: Mark Gray

For more information on the 𝗙𝗔 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗽 follow this link: https://youtu.be/t-k2tD1te4s?si=eY4qyEoLfu4F0EEf

04/10/2026

Macmillan Walking Football 10th Anniversary Tournament 2026

𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗧

Swindon gave competitive debuts to Paul Comer and Jeff Price and welcomed the returning Paul Harper after taking a break from the game for almost two years together with Chris Lloyd.

However, this was a tournament that very nearly didn’t happen for Swindon when the last truck in the convoy broke down on the M4 with two players and the club kit on board! Miraculously, the broken-down car restarted and limped its way to Maidenhead just in time for the start.

A series of good performances, but a mixed set of results left the squad feeling that they had missed out on the knockout stages and were making their exit, only to be casually informed that they had made the semi-final and so the squad hurriedly reassembled as the following match reports reveal.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟭 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗹𝗲𝘆

A chance for the players to gel in their very first outing together but ultimately succumbed to a fluke goal and an opening game defeat.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟭 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱

Having won their first game comfortably, Binfield posed a real threat to Swindon, but it was Chris Lloyd who was having all the say. A shot through the keeper’s legs had Binfield rocking on their heels.

Swindon’s defence was given a rude awakening soon after when Binfield’s leading marksman got his shot away both early and unexpectedly to level at 1-1 apiece.

Swindon felt they should have done better.

Chris Lloyd repeated his earlier feat of slotting the ball beaten the keeper’s legs to make it 2-1 and from that point onwards, Swindon maintained a vice-like grip on proceedings to see the tie out.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟬 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗻𝗲

A four-man move from the kick-off resulted in Chris Lloyd scoring an absolute pearler that had veteran keeper Charlie Newton rooted to the ground and the first time that Calne touched the ball was picking it out the back of the net.

Swindon never gave Calne a look-in and it was no real surprise when Chris Lloyd added a second to put the fixture beyond Calne’s reach.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟭 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗻

Swindon were brought down to earth against a well-drilled Abingdon side who were comfortable with 1 and 2-touch football.

A tight game that was decided by a touch of persistence and brilliance from England International, Tim Harris. Cutting in from the right flank, the left footer dropped his shoulder to go, then feinted to go again, not once, but twice and when half a yard of space emerged, the marksman picked his spot and planted the ball firmly past keeper Jeff Price.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟬 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺

A must-win game, or so Swindon thought and if ever there was a nil-nil massacre then this was it. Chris Lloyd struck the post and in another move sat the keeper down, but somehow the stopper managed to claw the lob away to safety.

Swindon just could not make the decisive breakthrough.

𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹:

Swindon were packing their bags and consoling each other when news filtered through that they had qualified for the knockout stages by virtue of goal difference.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟬 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵

Swindon came face-to-face with unbeaten Highworth who topped their group, but as the saying goes, you cannot win a medal in a heat.

Swindon brought their A-game to the party and Chris Lloyd’s stunning early goal following Paul Harper’s sublime back heel gave Swindon the cushion they needed to see the game out.

At the other end, Swindon were tested to the full, but Paul Comer was in no mood to surrender and his defensive blocks kept Highworth at bay.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹:

A re-run of the earlier league encounter had Abingdon going into the final as favourites.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟭 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗻

A change in starting line-up from the previous encounter and with the trophy at stake, Abingdon soon realised that this was an altogether different affair. And there was no stopping Chris Lloyd who put the underdogs ahead.

Swindon looked to be in control, but Abingdon were never going to take this lying down and talisman Tim Harris was beginning to show with a number of first time layoffs to oncoming teammates. A free kick against Swindon saw Tim Harris deliberately smash one in off the post from 20 yards to square the tie.

The game looked to be heading for penalties until Dave Heskett and Mark Gray linked up with a clever one-two with Gray making certain from the rebounded strike to beat big Bob Parry at the second time of asking.

Abingdon had one last chance to take the tie to penalties, but Swindon keeper Jeff Price took a bullet shot full on the chest and never let go.

𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵: The referee. Expertly marshalled from start to finish – authoritative, clear communication, guidance and warnings where necessary and all with a lightness of touch and a sense of humour.

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆:

Swindon faltered in the qualifying stages but limped over the line and then stepped up when it mattered most to turn on the style and ultimately lift the trophy in a competition which they have either won or finished runners-up in every year that they have entered. The boys celebrated with a well-earned cup of tea and delicious homemade cake.

However, this tournament is about much more than winning as there is a serious cause behind it, which is shared amongst all participating clubs along with the organisers who gave their time so generously. Between them, this event raised £2,191.00 and that is the biggest achievement that we can all share in.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Jeff Price (GK)
Paul Comer
Pete Money
Mark Gray (1)
Dave Heskett ©
Paul Harper
Chris Lloyd (6)

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 / 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Mark Gray

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03/10/2026

Gloucestershire FA Walking Football League 2026-27 Round 1 – Men’s Over 60s

𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧, 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗡 𝗔 𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗘𝗥

Swindon took an 8-man squad to Almondsbury that was reduced to 7 before a ball was even kicked with captain Ian James withdrawing through injury.

The boys in red were determined to steer clear of the trap door of relegation which they narrowly avoided in the final game of last season with a win over champions Weston.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟬 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻

Swindon began this one with real intent and purpose and their free-flowing style of play had Weston-super-Mare AFC Walking Football on the rack with the coastal side barely getting a look-in.

However, if Swindon won the first half, the second was almost all Weston as they remained camped in Swindon’s final third with keeper Ian Wilkinson coming to Swindon’s rescue on more than one occasion.

A goalless draw left Swindon the happier of the two sides.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟬 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲

Michael Cox opened Swindon’s Gloucester League 2026/27 account with a shot in off the keeper that was later followed by Dave Heskett’s thumper that was goal-bound all the way. Swindon were in control from start to finish with the outcome never in doubt.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

Swindon had to be mindful of Keynsham Amber, who had just thumped champions Weston 4-0 in the previous match.

Absolutely nothing to choose between these two sides who both went for the jugular, but neither side was able to make the decisive breakthrough.

Swindon were content with the outcome.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟭 𝗖𝘄𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗰

Ian Griesel picked up a thigh injury in the previous game and so Swindon were down to the bare bones with no substitutes.

Newley-promoted Cwmbran Celtic Walking Football Club came into this tie on the back of 3 straight defeats, but past performances are no indicator of the future and the Celts began to cause Swindon problems from the outset.

Swindon’s woes were compounded when Mark Gray was blue carded for being over physical, but the remaining five players held out with careful game management until the sinner’s return. John Floyd dropped into defence to shore up the backline.

Cwmbran showed that their short game was on point with some neat triangulation around the Swindon defence and when their left winger was afforded enough room on the flank midway through the second half, his low drive was enough to beat the advancing Ian Wilkinson to put the Welshmen 1-0 up.

Swindon thought they were about to level following a neat one-two involving Dave Heskett and Mark Gray, until the Hand of Llantarnum parried away Gray’s goal-bound shot.

For more information on the Gloucester League follow this link: https://bit.ly/3VrF1vx

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Ian Wilkinson (GK)
Mark Gray
Ian Griesel
Dave Heskett (1)
Nigel Loveless
John Floyd
Michael Cox (1)

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 / 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Mark Gray

03/10/2026

WFA National Cup Finals – Men’s Over 65s

𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝟰𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘

Swindon Over 65s reached the finals of the WFA National Cup at Nottingham University in only their second year of competing in this age group.

Having defeated Highworth - National Finalists the previous season, Clevedon and Abbeymead Rovers, Swindon were the representatives from the South-West after three successful rounds of knockout football.

On the day, Swindon amassed 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats from their 7 fixtures to finish a creditable 4th overall with John Floyd in fine form bagging 3 goals, supported by Nigel Loveless and Pete Cook with one apiece.

John Floyd, Nigel Loveless and Carlo Cinquegrani all had one goal each chalked off for infringements of one sort or another and will be acutely aware of the difference this could have made in the final standings had they stayed the right side of the law.

Valuable food for thought.

Swindon’s finest hour came when toppling eventual runners-up Solihull Moors in a nail-biting 2-1 victory. Standout performer in that game was keeper John Kirkman, who denied the Midlander's a goal from the penalty spot.

Having earned their place at the top table of walking football, Swindon have an appetite for life on the big stage and will look to do it all again next season.

For more information on the 𝗪𝗙𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗽 visit: https://thewfa.co.uk/walking-football-national-cup/

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀
John Kirkman (GK)
Pete Money
Pete Wright
Carlo Cinquegrani
Pete Cook (1)
Nigel Loveless (1)
John Floyd (C) (3)

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

Wiltshire Walking Football League 2026 Final Round – Men’s Over 50s, Over 60s and Over 65s

𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗜𝗡’𝗧 𝗕𝗔𝗗

Swindon’s Over 50s and Over 65s are Wiltshire County Champions in 2026.

Sandwiched in between, the Over 60s could not make it a quadruple of title wins, having won the championship for the last 3 years and slip from pole position to 3rd in the final standings.

However, the final day had lots of twists and turns as the following reports highlight.

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝟲𝟬𝘀

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟰-𝟯 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗻𝗲

Swindon had to rely on other results going their way to stand any hope of clawing back an 8-point lead from pacesetters Melksham.

They made the best possible start with two quickfire goals from talisman Paul Watling and Dave Heskett to put Swindon in the driving seat.

However, just when Swindon were in cruise control, Calne hit back with the industrious Steve reducing the deficit to just one goal.

Swindon restored their two-goal cushion from the restart with Paul Watling producing an unstoppable toe-poke from 15 yards. Calne wouldn’t lie down and two goals in quick succession saw them level the tie at 3-apiece.

And a virtual repeat of Swindon’s third goal saw Paul Watling complete his hat-trick and this time Swindon game-managed the remaining 5 minutes to earn a valuable victory.

A thrilling game that had both sides shaking their heads in disbelief at the end. Not one for the purists, however, who will be dismayed at the number of goals scored / conceded.

Meanwhile on the adjacent pitch, Melksham were doing their level best to throw the title away with only their second defeat of the season.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟬 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵

Swindon’s rich vein of good form continued with a comprehensive win over Highworth.

Goals from Dave Heskett and Paul Watling ensured that there was no way back for the Worthians.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟮 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀

When Carlo Cinquegrani opened the scoring for Swindon, for a fleeting moment, Melksham’s lead at the top had been completely overturned and Swindon were now in the driving seat.

But the lead did not last long and the Devizes midfield capitalised on the now fading Swindon side and a deserved equaliser came courtesy of Devizes number 6, Paul.

The comeback was complete when Jeff’s shot deflected off Dave Heskett and past the Swindon keeper to the delight of both him and his teammates.

And Devizes’ Big Roger can feel slightly aggrieved when his shot cannoned off the underside of the crossbar was adjudged 𝙣𝙤𝙩 to have crossed the line.

No complaints from Swindon and Melksham are now champions.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟭 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺

Swindon matched Melksham all the way..... well almost.

For the first time this season, Swindon accumulated 4 running offences, resulting in a penalty and Melksham converted from the spot.

Their unbeaten run versus Swindon in all competitions now stretches to 9 games (4 wins and 5 draws) and when the sides next meet again in April 2027, it will be almost two years since Swindon tasted victory over the newly-crowned champions.

Proof that Melkham’s rise to Wiltshire County Champions has been some time in the making.

Congratulations on a thoroughly deserved title win.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟯-𝟬 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 - Walkover

A no-show from the south-Wiltshire side meant that Swindon were awarded a 3-0 victory.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

John Kirkman (GK)
Mark Gray
Nigel Loveless
Dave Heskett (2)
Carlo Cinquegrani (1)
Michael Cox
Paul Watling (4)

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Mark Gray

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝟱𝟬𝘀

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮-𝟭 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱

A brace from Bruno Rodrigues gave Swindon an unassailable lead, or so it seemed.

A momentary lapse saw Melksham gain a foothold and an anxious final five minutes had the Swindon hierarchy on edge, but the players had enough about them to see this one through.

With Highworth Greens thumping Trowbridge 3-0, the outcome of title winners was still very much in the melting pot.

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟬 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲

A sublime finish from iceman Rich Bailey was enough to give Swindon the spoils against a very competitive Frome side.

If there was a prize for player of the tournament, Rich Bailey would be in the shake-up.

Swindon could do no more and the title was now out of their hands.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝟬-𝟬 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲

Highworth needed a win by any measure and the title was theirs, but it was Frome who came closest to scoring after some uncharacteristically sloppy defensive play from their opponents.

The Worthians never really got going and Frome became king-makers with a 0-0 draw with the title going the way of a jubilant Swindon side.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Jason Brown (GK)
Rich Bailey (1)
Richie Dennis
Dave Howell
Keith Walker
Tony Rodriguez
Bruno Rodrigues (2)
Neil Symes ©
Gavin Barron

𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 / 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Paddy Armstrong

𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝟲𝟱𝘀

Swindon lift the title at only the third time of asking and look to be a force in this league for years to come. Having qualified for the WFA National Cup Finals in Nottingham (to be played in September), the newly-crowned Wiltshire Champions can count this as their finest hour….. to date.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀

Swindon 2-0 Salisbury
Swindon 1-0 Trowbridge
Swindon 1-1 Calne
Swindon 0-0 Salisbury
Swindon 1-0 Highworth
Swindon 2-0 Salisbury - Walkover

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Martin Sharkey (GK)
Pete Wright
Pete Money
Nigel Loveless (2)
Pete Cook
Carlo Cinquegrani (1)
Marcus Hooper
John Floyd © (2)

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Dave Heskett

Swindon Walking Football extend their gratitude to the Wiltshire County Walking Football League - organisers and officials who make this league possible.

29/07/2026

WFLA League Champions Cup 2026 – Over 50s and Over 60s

𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔 𝗗𝗢𝗚𝗚𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗚

As reigning Wiltshire County Champions, both Swindon Over 50s and Over 60s qualified for the 𝗪𝗙𝗟𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗽, bringing together the very best teams in the country with the shootout held at Coleshill Town F.C.

The Over 50s fared slightly better than their older counterparts, finding the net on 4 occasions, resulting in 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats to finish joint 4th.

In the Over 60s age band, 3 draws and 2 defeats with 0 goals scored and 2 goals conceded resulted in a 5th place finish.

Player Manager for the Over 60s, Mark Gray commented: “In our team talks, I asked the players to give everything and leave it out there on the pitch. To a man, they did that."

"This is the kind of competition where you can easily find yourself being schooled and for the eventual winners Bolton to commend us as the best team they played in the tournament is good enough for me."

"Yes, of course it would have been nice to score, but this is top drawer competition, where every keeper is outstanding. There were so many positives to take away from our 5 games and I’m delighted with the performance levels.”

There was a similar sentiment shared amongst the Over 50s camp with Gavin Barron commenting: “We played our part in a hard tournament and they [opposition] know who Swindon are after today.”

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝟬𝘀

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀

Swindon 1-1 Bracknell Town
West Hartlepool 1-2 Swindon
Swindon 0-1 Wealdstone
Wakefield 1-0 Swindon
Swindon 1-1 Coleshill

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

Jason Brown (GK)
Russel Cruse
Rich Bailey
Keith Walker (1)
Neal Cruse
Bruno Rodrigues (1)
Neil Symes © (1)
Gavin Barron (1)

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Neil Symes

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟲𝟬𝘀

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀

Swindon 0-0 Oxford United
Barnet 1-0 Swindon
Swindon 0-1 Godalming
Bolton 0-0 Swindon
Swindon 0-0 Coleshill

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺

Ian Wilkinson (GK)
Ian James ©
Mark Gray
Carlo Cinquegrani
Nigel Loveless
Dave Heskett
Ian Griesel
Paul Watling
Michael Cox

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Mark Gray

29/07/2026

WFA National Cup South West Regional Final – Men’s Over 65s

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗚 𝗙𝗟𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛

𝗙𝗧: 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟭-𝟮 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻

Swindon Over 65s travelled to Portishead and defeated Clevedon & District Walking Footballers on their own patch to be crowned WFA National Cup South West Regional Champions.

Following the Over 50s' and Over 60s' gallant efforts in the WFLA League Champions Cup at the weekend, the Over 65s are now the club's only remaining hope of lifting cup silverware this season.

A cagey first half produced few clear-cut chances, with the most notable moment coming when the usually reliable John Floyd was denied from the penalty spot.

𝗛𝗧: 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟬-𝟬 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻

The contest burst into life after the break. Nigel Loveless lit the blue touchpaper with a superb strike to give Swindon the lead.

Top goal scorers never dwell on disappointment, and after Clevedon were reduced to 4 outfield players following a blue card offence, John "El Bandito" Floyd took full advantage to double Swindon's lead.

Clevedon pulled a goal back late on, but it proved to be no more than a consolation as Swindon secured a deserved victory and claimed an impressive scalp.

The Green Machine now march on to the WFA National Finals in Nottingham, scheduled for 5th or 6th September, with national glory firmly in their sights.

For more information on the 𝗪𝗙𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗽 visit: https://thewfa.co.uk/walking-football-national-cup/

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀

John Kirkman (GK)
Pete Money
Pete Wright
Carlo Cinquegrani
Pete Cook
Nigel Loveless (1)
John Floyd (C) (1)