Cambridge City FC Women's Amputee Team plays historic matches against Poland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
The Cambridge City FC Women’s Amputee Team is set to play Poland in two matches this weekend at FWD-IP Community Stadium. These matches are part of the first all-women amputee football contests in the UK. The team includes players like Izzy Papandronicou, who expressed excitement about facing a challenging Polish squad that placed third in the Women's Amputee Football World Cup 2024. Training for the team began just months ago, illustrating rapid progress in promoting women's amputee football. Matches are scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 BST and Sunday at 10:30 BST.
- •Cambridge City FC Women’s Amputee Team formed just months ago.
- •First all-women amputee matches in the UK against Poland.
- •Izzy Papandronicou leads the team, emphasizing competitive spirit.
- •Matches scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 BST and Sunday at 10:30 BST.
- •Poland's team is a formidable opponent, having achieved a top-three finish in 2024 World Cup.
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — 'First' UK women's amputee football matches take place
"Matches between Cambridge and Poland are said to be the first of their kind in the UK.
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