Rochdale AFC’s walking football team, Rochdale AFC Strollers, won the first over 65’s walking football competition.
The event was hosted by the Rochdale AFC Strollers, with ten teams from the North West taking part in Heywood.
The Strollers progressed to the knock-out stage without a losing a game in their group, and faced Stalybridge in the semi-final.
A 3-0 win meant they faced Widnes in the final. A tight affair ended goalless as the Strollers spurned a number of chances.
A penalty shootout followed, with Rochdale scoring their first two and Widnes having both of theirs saved.
Congratulations from everyone at the Club!
