Record-breaking season for Braunton Women

It has been a spectacular campaign of success for Braunton FC Women’s Walking Football team.

The squad has completed an amazing cup treble, winning the Birmingham FA Women’s League, the WFLA National Cup and the WFLA Champions League Cup.

The team travels extensively to play the best teams from across the UK and abroad. On Sunday, they picked up The Champions League trophy after a 50-minute final against Kettering, winning 4-0. Goals from Shelly Betty, Jane Rodwell, Wendy Benson and Barb Lake.

The team has been running for two years and has grown to become the largest women’s walking football team in Devon. Players range in age from 30-70 and are of all abilities. Braunton FC cater for all levels from beginner to international standard players.   

Mel Benson from the Braunton team said: “For a small village club, we achieve remarkable things. We have been successful on the pitch this season. A treble winning season for any team is amazing.

“However, we are equally as proud of our fun, recreational teams and the work we do within our community. We assist our sponsors Braunton Rotary club with community events and we have supported the local academy too.”

Braunton Women’s Walking Football are just about to start our summer programme of football. This will see them run three sessions a week in three different locations:

Monday (turn up and play) Braunton Academy astro 6-7pm
Wednesday (Training night) Pilton astro 7-8pm
Friday (mixed turn up and play) Bideford Blues, Sandymere 10:30-11:30.

If anyone would like to come and join in, especially any men who would like to attend the new Friday mixed session, please visit the Braunton FC Women’s Walking Football Team FB page or call Mel on 07764 767955.