BBC Women's Football Weekly

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Whether you're a lifelong Lionesses fan or just getting into the women's game, BBC Women's Football Weekly brings you closer to the action with new episodes every week. Ben Haines teams up with England's record goalscorer Ellen White and former Scotland international Jen Beattie to unpack the biggest talking points from the Women's Super League and beyond - covering match previews, standout performances, and all the drama on and off the pitch. BBC Women's Football Weekly also features exclusive interviews with the biggest stars in the Women's Super League and national teams. Subscribe now to get every episode as soon as it drops and stay in the know with the latest from the world of women's football. Plus, listen to classic episodes of Jill Scott's Coffee Club, where Jill sits down with players for honest, off-the-pitch conversations over a coffee.

  1. 10H AGO

    Lionesses squad, City’s season without Europe and Jen Beattie the super skater?!

    Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie react to the latest Lionesses squad announcement as captain Leah Williamson returns for the first time since Euro 2025. Emma Sanders sits down with England manager Sarina Wiegman and the team discuss managing minutes and whether it's time for England to have a recognised left-back with Poppy Pattinson's inclusion in the squad. With a month-long break from the WSL ahead of us, Ben, Ellen and Jen deep dive into how much Manchester City's domestic dominance could be down to the fact they are not in the Champions League this season. The team also look ahead to the second leg of the UWCL play-offs, the fifth round of the FA Cup and chaos ensues as we uncover what sports Jen and Ellen would want to take part in at the Winter Olympics! TIMECODES: 00:30 - What Winter Olympic sport would Ellen and Jen compete in? 06:20 - Lionesses squad announced as they begin their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign. 11:40 - Poppy Pattinson’s call up and the need for a recognised left-back. 14:35 - Em Sanders chats to England manager Sarina Wiegman. 20:15 - Managing player minutes this international break. 23:30 - Scotland name their squad for a Luxembourg double-header. 27:40 - How much has Man City’s season without Europe contributed to their WSL dominance? 38:50 - Brighton v Arsenal postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. 41:00 - Ellen on the month long break in the WSL and how that could impact teams. 46:10 - Look ahead to the Champions League play-off round second legs. 47:50 - FA Cup fifth round preview.

    50 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Extra: Eat & Yap with Olivia Smith & Alex Scott!

    Alex Scott meets Olivia Smith for a girl dinner to Eat & Yap about Canada, her Jamaican and Peruvian heritage and life at Arsenal. Together, they try Olivia's favourite Canadian and Jamaican food whilst talking about her upbringing, life on and off the pitch since moving to north London this summer and getting football tips from her little sister! You can watch the new Eat & Yap series with Alex Scott on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport YouTube channel now.

    31 min

  3. FEB 10

    Staying off the bottom, the race for Europe and Paul Green leaves Chelsea

    Ben Haines, Ellen White, Jen Beattie reflect on the weekends WSL action as the race for Europe gets tighter, the battle to stay off the bottom gets tougher and there are new contracts and departures at Chelsea. The team reflect on wins for Liverpool, West Ham and Everton as Leicester City suddenly find themselves at the foot of the table. Some big results at the other end of the table too as the fight for a top three spot and a Champions League football gets tighter and tighter between Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. Jen reacts to the news Caroline Weir has been named Scotland captain on an official basis, plus the pod reacts to Paul Green leaving his role as Chelsea's head of women's football after 13 years. TIMECODES: 00:10 - Madonna spotted at Spurs vs Chelsea! 03:30 - Liverpool are off the bottom of the table for the first time since November. 07:40 - West Ham stun Brighton with three late goals 12:15 -  Leicester suffer their ninth loss in 14 league games 14:44 - Everton part ways with Brian Sorensen 17:55 - Praise for Courtney Brosnan 21:15 - Arsenal end Manchester City’s 13-game winning run 22:25 - Lotte Wubben-Moy vs Bunny Shaw 27:40 - Chelsea get back to winning ways against Tottenham 30:20 - New contract for Sonia Bompastor and Paul Green leaves Chelsea 34:40 - Caroline Weir announced as new Scotland captain 38:30 - Looking ahead to this week's UWCL knock out play-offs.

    43 min
  4. Extra: Revisiting London City Lionesses with Godfrey, Cascarino and van de Donk

    FEB 5

    Extra: Revisiting London City Lionesses with Godfrey, Cascarino and van de Donk

    Five months on from spending the day with some of the London City Lionesses squad back in August, Ben Haines is back at Cobdown Park to catch up with a superstar trio after the WSL mid-season break. Danielle van de Donk is back on the pod shortly after making her debut for the side to talk about her recovery, going through rehab when your a new member of a team and reveals whether she's been taking part in the squad's Spanish lessons! New signing, France forward Delphine Cascarino, chats to Ben about joining the WSL, her ambitions with the club and how she's settled into London life so far. Plus, Freya Godfrey joins Ben, fresh from scoring her fourth WSL goal of the season, to talk being 'more selfish' on the pitch, her first England camp and her love of jigsaw puzzles!

    38 min

  5. FEB 3

    Man City title holders in waiting, transfer deadline day & Arsenal champions again!

    Ben Haines, Ellen White, Jen Beattie and special guest Karen Bardsley reflect on the weekend that may well have sealed the title for City as they beat holders Chelsea 5-1 to put them 11 points clear. KB gives an insight into behind the scenes at City and manager Jeglertz style and why City are now the team to fear. Has Sonia Bompastor got her tactics wrong with the fight for those Champions League spots very much on. The transfer window closes today with the likes of Georgia Stanway and Ona Batlle potentially on the move to Arsenal in the summer. Could Katie McCabe be leaving the club? Plus more history for Arsenal as they win the Champions Cup with Jen representing the Kim Little fan club from across the pond! Timecodes: 01:00 Welcome back KB! 04:00 Chelsea defending 09:30 Lauren Hemp 13:35 City the team to fear 25:25 Transfer window 27:30 Ona Batlle to Arsenal? 29:30 Katie McCabe to leave? 30:40 Champions Cup Commentary of Arsenal v Manchester City in the WSL, Sunday 8 Feb 1200 KO, Sports Extra 2

    40 min
  6. Extra: Rachel Daly on captaincy, versatility and learning how to curtsy

    FEB 1

    Extra: Rachel Daly on captaincy, versatility and learning how to curtsy

    Ben Haines catches up with Aston Villa captain Rachel Daly after the mid-season break to talk wedding planning, finding her form in her more 'natural position' and the type of captain she is, both on and off the pitch. Ben and Rachel also discuss the rise of Lucia Kendall, how good it is to Ellie Roebuck back on the pitch and the kind of role Rachel will have whilst she's temporarily sidelined with an injury.

    20 min

  7. JAN 29

    Extra: Lucy Bronze on chasing the WSL title & The Traitors!

    Emma Sanders is at the Chelsea training ground chatting to pod regular Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze! Lucy talks about chasing the WSL title, her future and who would make the best traitors and faithfuls!

    14 min
  8. Extra: Jess Carter on receiving racial abuse

    JAN 28

    Extra: Jess Carter on receiving racial abuse

    England defender Jess Carter speaks to BBC Sport's Laura Scott about how receiving racist messages online during Euro 2025 left her not wanting to leave the hotel. Jess also talks about playing for Gotham FC compared to England and competing in the Champions Cup. This interview discusses experiences of racial abuse. If you or someone you know is in need of help, you can find links to organisations who can provide help and support at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.

    19 min
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Whether you're a lifelong Lionesses fan or just getting into the women's game, BBC Women's Football Weekly brings you closer to the action with new episodes every week. Ben Haines teams up with England's record goalscorer Ellen White and former Scotland international Jen Beattie to unpack the biggest talking points from the Women's Super League and beyond - covering match previews, standout performances, and all the drama on and off the pitch. BBC Women's Football Weekly also features exclusive interviews with the biggest stars in the Women's Super League and national teams. Subscribe now to get every episode as soon as it drops and stay in the know with the latest from the world of women's football. Plus, listen to classic episodes of Jill Scott's Coffee Club, where Jill sits down with players for honest, off-the-pitch conversations over a coffee.

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