WFS O70's East Premiership

The sun shone on the Oriam National Performance Centre today as Round 2 of the WFS Over 70’s East of Scotland League delivered another exciting day of walking football. All eyes were on the league leaders—and Alloa Athletic did not disappoint.

With an outstanding performance, Alloa won all four of their matches once again, making it a perfect eight wins from eight so far this season. They now sit comfortably at the top of the table, six points clear of their nearest rivals, North Lanarkshire Council.

North Lanarkshire continue to push hard, securing their place in second and sitting three points ahead of a tightly packed group of three clubs all level on points. With only the top three teams qualifying for the Champions League spots, the race is heating up as we move into the business end of the season.

However, today was about more than just football.

There was a deep sense of respect and reflection as the walking football community paid tribute to Mark Harris, a beloved member of the Stenhousemuir team, who sadly passed away in his sleep on 8th May. Mark was not only a dedicated player at Ochilview Park but also a treasured presence whose warmth, friendliness, and unmistakable dry sense of humour left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

In a moving tribute, Stenhousemuir and Alloa Athletic wore black armbands, and all teams took part in a heartfelt minute’s applause in Mark’s memory.

We extend our sincere thanks to all the players, referees, and regional representatives for their continued support and sportsmanship. We now look ahead to the next round of fixtures and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Friday 5th September.