The Women's Football Show

As Arsenal crash out of the Women's Champions League, Lianne Sanderson and Uma Gurav discuss what went wrong - and preview that huge final between Barcelona and Lyon! ESPN's Gemma Soler also weighs in on what makes Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas so key for Barcelona. Plus, Birmingham City Women's manager Amy Merricks joins the show after winning the WSL 2 title and earning promotion to the top flight! Crystal Palace's Molly Mae Sharpe also celebrates their fantastic promotion campaign. And finally, Lianne and Uma discuss Brighton's new women's stadium plans and whether it's the right decision. You'll also hear from Fran Kirby and Dario Vidosic on what the news means to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal get one over Man City at the Emirates - but should the Gunners have been reduced to 10 players? Lianne Sanderson is joined by Uma Gurav to reflect on the controversial refereeing decisions during the game. They also discuss whether the relegation playoff is harming the league as the battle of the bottom of the table heats up. Plus, could London City Lionesses really sign Alexia Putellas? Well, we are joined in studio by the club's CEO Martin Semmens who opens up about the club's first year in the WSL and about the aims and ambitions for the future. And former England netball captain Tracey Neville joins Lianne to talk all about her new role as managing director at Stockport County Women - and about what it was like to grow up in the Neville family! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A huge defeat for Chelsea in the WSL had Sonia Bompastor conceding that the title race was probably finished....but is she right? Lianne Sanderson breaks down a potentially title-defining weekend of WSL action. Plus Man City's Khiara Keating chats to Lianne about what it's like to face Bunny Shaw in training, her love of cooking and her England journey! Jamie Groves, the founder of the celebrity charity match Goals 4 G.O.S.H , tells us why this fixture means so much to so many, as Lianne prepares to join the Roberto Carlos football festival this week. And comedian and Britain's Got Talent finalist Joseph Charm tells us why he thinks his beloved Arsenal can still win the Premier League AND the WSL! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Lianne Sanderson for the first show of 2026! She will look back on the first set of league games from the year - can Man City hold onto their lead? Are Arsenal at a crossroads? And have London City Lionesses done the right thing by sacking Jocelyn Precheur? We'll discuss all that and more. Plus, England's Georgia Stanway chats to producer Uma Gurav about what might lie in her future. Dino from the 'Into the Channel' podcast chats about transfers and the NWSL. And Kitman Labs CEO Stephen Smith and former Finland international Anne Makinen join to discuss their study that looks into menstrual health and female athletes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History made in the WSL as Chelsea's unbeaten run is ended by a resilient Everton side! Lianne Sanderson breaks down a huge weekend in the WSL alongside Uma Gurav. Plus, the one and only Arsenal legend Katie McCabe joins the show to chat about their Champions League win and how the side are overcoming the challenges of this season. And Liverpool defender Jenna Clark sits down with Lianne to reflect on how her side are not giving up despite a tough start to the campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A jam-packed week of Women's Champions League action as Chelsea banish their Barcelona demons, Arsenal pull off a comeback against Real Madrid AGAIN and Man United secure a place in the playoffs despite losing to Wolfsburg! Lianne is back in studio to break that down with Uma Gurav. Plus, Kerry Davis reflects on what it was like to be the first black woman to play for England - and ex-USWNT goalkeeper Jill Loyden breaks down a huge NWSL final win for Gotham FC! And Brentford's Ashley Cheatley tell us what it was like to find out about her nomination for the Marta award while in the bath! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it time to bring VAR into the WSL - or does the problem lie in refereeing standards? Lianne Sanderson reflects after Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea was tarnished by huge controversy. She’s also joined by Uma Gurav to discuss the rest of the WSL results and the Lionesses’ tough route to World Cup qualification. The Republic of Ireland's Abbie Larkin opens up about the goal that sent her nation up to League A in the Nations League and NWSL expert Sandra Herrera joins after the NWSL semi-finals were set. Plus, Morgan Gautrat tells us how life is going in the WSL 2 with Newcastle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have the Lionesses been brought back down to Earth after their huge Euros win? The European champions were beaten 2-1 by Brazil in their homecoming match. Lianne Sanderson breaks down that result with talkSPORT's Uma Gurav. Plus. she looks ahead to Tuesday's clash against Australia with the founder of The Halfway Line and Aussie football expert, Jamie Spangher! Man United's Hannah Blundell also joins the show to discuss their WSL and Champions League hopes this season! And we reflect upon Jess Fishlock's fantastic Wales career as she hangs up her international boots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.