Charity Tournament August 2026 On 27th August the GMWFL held a charity tournament in aid of the Bury Hospice. Five teams competed, Bury Relics, Referees & Officers, Rochdale Striders, Rochdale Strollers, and Rochdale Wanderers. The teams were over 60s, although … Continue reading →
GMWFL 10th Anniversary Celebration Evening 13th June 2026 As part of the GMWFL 10th annivesary celebrations, we held an evenings event at the Heywood Civic Centre. The evening was hosted by our Chairman, Paul Gardner, who did a brilliant job, … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football June 2026 Reporter: Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Division 1 Over 70s Report As I mentioned last month, it would only take a team to string together a couple of … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football May 2026 Reporter: Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Division 1 Over 70s Report Everyone seems to be taking points off each other in the 1st Division of the Over 70’s … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football April 2026 Reporter: Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Division 1 Over 70s Report There was a marked improvement in the weather that greeted the teams yesterday, but there was change … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football March 2026 Reporter: Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Division 1 Over 70s Report On a lovely day for football, or anything really, the 2026 season opened with some very tight … Continue reading →
2025 Season Review & 2026 Season Preview 2025 The change of format for the over 60s and over 65s from 4 divisions of 5 teams to 2 divisions of 10 teams seems to have been a success. It would be … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football December 2025 Reporter: Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Division 1 Over 70s Report It was always going down to the wire on the final day in the top Division of … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football November 2025 Reporter: Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Division 1 Over 70s Report Manchester Corinthians reversed last month’s defeat at the hands of title rivals Bury Relics yesterday, winning 2-1, … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football October 2025 Reporter: Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Division 1 Over 70s Report Goals were even harder to come by than usual on Wednesday, in the 70’s 1st Division fixtures. … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football September 2025 Reporter: Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Division 1 Over 70s Report Manchester Corinthians came back refreshed enough from their two month break to surge 7 points clear at … Continue reading →
Charity Tournament August 2025 On 14th August the GMWFL held a charity tournament in aid of Prostate Cancer UK and Rochdale Soup Kitchen and Food Store. Five teams competed, Bury Relics, Referees & Officers, Rochdale Striders, Rochdale Strollers, and Rochdale … Continue reading →
Lancashire & Cheshire Over 60s Walking Football Cup 2025 On a fine hot day at Heywood, this was the third occasion that this competition has been held, the first two played at the Cheshire FA HQ in Northwich. In previous … Continue reading →
GMWFL Season 2025 Half Term Report With half the 2025 season already completed, it’s time to reflect on the new format of 10 teams per division in the over 60s and 65s leagues. With 3 up and 3 down, it … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football Season 2025 June Sessions Reporter: Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Division 1 Over 70s Report It looks like a four-way shout for the 1st Division title in this age group, … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football Season 2025 May Sessions Reporter: Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 60s Division 1 Over 60s Report Fleetwood Town Flyers dropped away in their quest to remain with the breakaway group mentioned last month, to leave an … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football Season 2025 April Sessions Reporter: Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Division 1 Over 70s Report For the second week running we had a beautiful day at Heywood, spoiled only by … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football Season 2025 March Sessions Reporter: Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Division 1 Over 70s Report It was a very tight opening to the first day of the new season at … Continue reading →
2024 was the ninth year since the GMWFL was established in 2016. The league continues to grow and attracts teams from far and wide. This year we had 61 teams involved. The league’s history From 2016 can be found HERE. … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football December 2024 All Reports By Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 Over 70s Report Someone said to me on Wednesday that this Division 1 should be renamed … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football November 2024 All Reports By Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 Over 70s Report Bury Relics continued to stay unbeaten this season, a feat that makes them … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football October 2024 All Reports By Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 Over 70s Report Burnley Clarets had a terrible preparation for their games at the HSV on … Continue reading →
Lancashire & Cheshire Over 60s Cup 2024 Four teams took part in this second annual competition for the winners and runners up in the Greater Manchester WFL and the Cheshire FA WFL. The teams were Bolton Arena and Wakefield Wanderers … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football September 2024 All Reports By Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 Over 70s Report Promoted Burnley Clarets found the rarefied atmosphere a little TOO thin for their … Continue reading →
Report By Kevin Williams It was a somewhat disappointing turnout for the 8th Martin Dawson Memorial Trophy, with eight teams taking part on an unsettled day at Heywood Sports Village. It was disappointing that only 6 of the 20 over … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football Over 75s Summer League 2024 All Reports By Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 75s Division 1 Report The inaugural Over 75’s League kicked off on Thursday the 4th July, although no Independence Day jokes spring to … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football June 2024 All Reports By Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 Over 70s Report Manchester Corinthians made a winning start in their ultimately successful bid to retain … Continue reading →
The Greater Manchester Walking Football League representative teams in the over 60s, 65s and 70s age categories entered the Walking Football Leagues Alliance Inter League Cup on the weekend of 11th and 12th May. Representative teams from all around the … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football May 2024 All Reports By Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 Over 70s Report It was a day of very few goals in the top division of … Continue reading →
Manchester Walking Football April 2024 All Reports By Kevin Williams Week 1 – Over 70s Division 1 & Over 60s Divisions 1 & 2 Over 70s Report In Division 1 Blackpool Senior Seasiders will have been relieved to pick up … Continue reading →