Heather Kirkland

Heather Kirkland
Personal information
Place of birth Southampton, England
Position Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971-1984 Southampton Women's F.C.
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Heather Kirkland is a former professional football player who played for Southampton.[1] She won four Women's FA Cups with Southampton during the 1970s.

Personal life

Kirkland has a sister, Morag Pearce, who also played for Southampton and won four WFA Cups between 1976 and 1981.[1][2]

Post Playing career

After retiring from football, Kirkland participated if football coaching especially in walking football.[3][4][5]

Honours

References

  1. 1 2 "Sisters Morag & Heather Winning FA Cup With Southampton & Representing England European Championship". Football Association. 13 July 2022.
  2. ↑ Howard, Laura (July 10, 2025). "Former Lioness whose daughters 'did not know she played football' celebrated". Daily Mirror.
  3. ↑ "Meet Morag 'Maggie' Pearce: A trailblazer for women's football in England". Ealing Times. July 10, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Walking football club earns national recognition". Daily Echo. March 2, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Winchester walking football coach wins national award". Hampshire Chronicle. February 28, 2024.