Crossways hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright reflect on the Women’s FA Cup semifinals and discuss if they'd be better off hosted at neutral venues. Then, it’s time to unpack the bigger picture for each team. Has Manchester United closed the top three gap? How important is the summer for Liverpool? Are Chelsea really at their best right now? And why the pile-up of injuries at Manchester City? The pair then look ahead to a massive weekend for Arsenal and Chelsea as they face up against Europe’s elite in the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinals. Predictions close out the show, as Wright tries to follow his heart over his head…

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman

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Coming in hot off the back of the Lionesses' defeat to Belgium in their UEFA Women's Nations League group game, just days after they thrashed them 5-0. Crossways hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright discuss their fall from grace, highlighting stunning performances from Belgium's Tessa Wullaert and lamenting England's poor communication. Michelle Agyemang gets the praise she deserves after scoring that truly magnificent goal, and in her debut. Will she get the Euros call-up? The episode finishes with predictions for the FA Cup semifinals and a sad Ian, who realises he's always last when it comes to predictions.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn

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A huge week in the Champions League makes for a busy episode of #Crossways with both Chelsea and Arsenal overturning big deficits and progressing to the semifinals in dramatic style. Waiting for them are Barcelona and Lyon, who, in comparison, cruised through their second-leg matchups. Ian and Steph have all the talking points from both games, with Steph sharing her experience of being on the Manchester City bench at Stamford Bridge and Ian highlighting his key Arsenal performers. The hosts finish with an update on their predictions ahead of this weekend’s six big WSL fixtures—who's bagging this week's all-important points? It's Episode 23.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman

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Hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright go back to the basics with Arsenal’s loss to Real Madrid, sharing their disappointment at the team's inability to adapt as the game went on. And, of course, that pitch. They also look at a revitalized Man City, whose victory over Chelsea in the first leg of UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinals marked Chelsea's first loss this season—is this a sign of things to come or just new-manager bounce? The hosts heap praise on Kerolin for her energy and directness, and on Vivianne Miedema for her supreme finishes. Then it's time to weigh up Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, and Leicester’s survival in the WSL, before attempting to predict the unpredictable for this weekend’s WSL fixtures. Episode 22.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn

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‘Crossways’ is back after Arsenal’s loss to Liverpool, which saw them knocked out of the FA Cup at the quarterfinal stage. Hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton agree that the side lacked energy and the players need to show more pride in their personal performances. But they keep the faith with Renée Slegers. Steph lauds Nick Cushing as the best manager she ever had as he returns to hopefully bring silverware to Man City, keep the club’s best players, and allow them to play free. Taylor Hinds is on their minds, too, following the abuse she received during Liverpool’s win over Arsenal. And they’re back with predictions for the games ahead. Steph is in the lead with 50 points … can Wrighty claw it back?

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Ryan Hunn and Roscoe Bowman

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Ian Wright and Steph Houghton discuss the hotly debated proposed changes to the WSL and Championship leagues, with expansion and no relegation on the table. The hosts then throw out their predictions for the Women's FA Cup quarter final match ups and welcome Crossways second-ever guest, Beth Mead. Beth talks all things football under Renee Slegers, her injury and comeback, as well as the thinking behind being the face of a very important campaign from Persil Dirt is Good - Every Stain Should Be Part of The Game. It focuses on breaking the taboo of women’s periods in sport.

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Steph Houghton and Ian Wright are back, this week with reactions to Lionesses vs. Spain in the UEFA Women's Nations League. The hosts reflect on the key moments of the match, including Sarina Wiegman's substitutions and a huge performance from Lauren James. They then look back on mixed results for Wales and Republic of Ireland before giving Barclays Women's Super League score predictions for this weekend's fixtures.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn

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It's Episode 18 of Crossways, and this week, Ian Wright and Steph Houghton start by discussing Sarina Wiegman's latest Lionesses squad call-up for the UEFA Women's Nations League games against Portugal (21.02.25) and Spain (26.02.2025). How easy is it for players to know what they have to do to get selected? The hosts then answer listener questions on everything from most underrated players, to league changes they'd like to see, and UWCL quarterfinal and semifinal predictions.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn

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Steph Houghton and Ian Wright are back, this week with the first 'Crossways' Instant Reaction episode. The hosts react to Manchester City’s last-gasp win over Arsenal in the Subway League Cup, recapping the highlights and low points from the game, including that controversial penalty. They then take a quick look ahead to a Manchester City v. Chelsea final at Pride Park.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn

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'Crossways' hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton go deep on arguably the most crucial conversation in women's football right now—the long-term competitiveness of the WSL. With the record-breaking $1M signing of Naomi Girma to Chelsea, the title race all but over in January, and relegation pretty much sealed too, what needs to fundamentally change? Steph and Wrighty debate some options, from NWSL-style spend caps, to relooking at the teams that are currently part of the WSL, and the long-term, league-wide issues that stockpiling talent at academy level is exacerbating. Away from the business end of football, 'Crossways' previews Manchester City vs. Arsenal, shows Jen Beattie all the love and respect on her retirement announcement, and share predictions for Sunday's matchups. Episode 16 is a big one.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn 

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