Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

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Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright episodes

March 26 Arsenal’s Advantage, Chelsea’s Frustration, and United’s Fight
Ian Wright and Steph Houghton reflect on the massive UEFA Women's Champions League first legs from earlier this week. Chelsea were left frustrated by a controversial refereeing decision, as Arsenal's Alessia Russo stole the show for the Gunners in a 3-1 victory. Manchester United fought hard against an impressive Bayern Munich side at Old Trafford. Our hosts question whether Chelsea and Manchester United can make comebacks in their ties, or if the opposition are too strong. Wrighty and Steph also discuss Real Madrid, who were humiliated by their rivals Barcelona. When will their fortunes change? Is the club doing enough for the women's team? Finally, predictions are made for this weekend's WSL fixtures, including three huge derbies. Play along in the Crossways league at full-time-forecast.com.

(00:00) Welcome
(02:45) Arsenal v Chelsea
(03:23) Referee decisions
(11:17) Katie McCabe performance
(12:16) Alessia Russo goal
(14:38) Lauren James goal
(16:40) AWFC v Chelsea second leg
(18:58) Manchester United v Bayern Munich
(20:27) Pernille Harder
(21:43) Attendance at Old Trafford
(23:38) Tanikawa and Stanway
(25:23) United in attack
(27:10) Real Madrid v Barcelona
(31:23) Wolfsburg v OL Lyonnes
(32:25) WSL Predictions

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41 min
March 18 What’s Next for Sam Kerr? + Arsenal vs. Chelsea Preview
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright reflect on Chelsea's domestic dominance after they beat Manchester United on Sunday to win the League Cup. Steph and Ian question United's approach to the match, but praise a top performance from Lauren James. Our hosts then look at the reported move for Catarina Macario and what that means for the NWSL and the WSL as they both look to attract top talent. Wrighty asks what is next for Sam Kerr at Chelsea as she is getting back to top form—will she be there beyond the summer? Then we look ahead to next week's huge UEFA Women's Champions League fixtures as Arsenal host Chelsea, and Manchester United host Bayern Munich. Finally, predictions ... Wrighty is slowly climbing the league table, but is it too little too late?
(00:00) Welcome
(03:52) League Cup Final Review
(15:22) Sam Kerr’s Future?
(17:06) Catarina Macario Megadeal
(21:17) Champions League
(21:25) Chelsea vs. Arsenal
(25:30 ) Man United vs. Bayern Munich
(29:16) Predictions
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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38 min
March 12 What Sets Lucy Bronze Apart? + Chelsea V Manchester United Preview
Ian Wright and Steph Houghton come together to discuss last week's Lionesses performances, in particular what makes Lucy Bronze such a special footballer, whether she can set the all-time caps record for England, and how she could achieve that. They then look forward to the weekend with some huge fixtures looming in the WSL and Subway League Cup. First, Liverpool hosts Leicester in what looks like the make or break match of Leicester's season—are they doomed if they fail to win? What are the wider worries for Leicester City Football Club? Then our hosts preview the League Cup Final, as Chelsea faces Manchester United for the first chance at silverware this season. Who needs this win more, and who are our hosts backing to lift the trophy on Sunday? Finally, some score predictions for this weekend's WSL matches—can Ian catch up to Steph? Play along at full-time-forecast.com in the Crossways league.
(00:00) Welcome
(02:12) England World Cup Qualifiers
(02:55) Lucy Bronze Caps
(08:08) League Cup Final: Chelsea v Man United
(15:40) Relegation Playoff: Liverpool v Leicester
(21:40) Predictions

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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30 min
March 04 Jess Park Continues Top Form + Change Coming to the WSL
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright are back together to unpack the Lionesses' first match of 2026. After a convincing victory over Ukraine, our hosts praise the form of Jess Park, ruthlessness of Alessia Russo and the inevitability of Georgia Stanway. Ian and Steph then look at the proposed new rule for the WSL involving clamping down on goalkeeper timeouts - leaving Steph unimpressed.

(00:00) Welcome
(01:26) Ukraine v England – Analysis
(17:53) England v Iceland – Preview
(22:35) New Goalkeeper Rule
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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31 min
February 17 Kelly Smith on Arsenal, Injuries, and Moving to the USA
Ian Wright and Steph Houghton welcome Arsenal and England legend Kelly Smith into the studio to tell her story! She talks us through everything from the Lionesses to the USA and three stints at Arsenal and shows never-before-seen footage of her career. Kelly answers questions on key moments in her career, including THAT celebration, injuries, and retirement, before sharing her thoughts on working with the current Arsenal women's team.

(00:00) Welcome
(01:50) Kelly Smith joins us
(02:20) England dreams
(04:15) Letter from the England manager
(04:37) Getting scouted by Arsenal
(05:22) Her first England training camp
(08:30) Wembley Ladies to Arsenal
(10:13) Moving to America
(15:42) Playing for the Philadelphia Charge
(17:24) Back to Arsenal and winning
(21:15) Injuries
(25:37) The World Cup “boot” celebration
(27:47) Favourite tournaments
(31:29) Favourite position
(33:36) Being a leader
(36:25) Retirement
(38:57) Punditry and harassment
(40:50) Coaching at Arsenal
(50:09) Advice for future Kelly Smiths
(52:23) Quickfire questions
(56:58)) Kelly’s dream five-a-side team

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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1 hr 1 min
February 12 Changes at Chelsea, City Slip, and Relegation Worries
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright coming to you from the Manchester studio off the back of a big win for Arsenal over Man City, Chelsea in a transitional phase behind the scenes with the departure of Paul Green and a new contract for Sonia Bompastor, and lots to talk about with the bottom 4. Wrighty is worried about Leicester with 3 losses from 3 and only 8 goals in their last 14 games. But it’s brighter days for Everton and West Ham, with the hosts giving Ruby Mace love and Martinez on a run, scoring 3 goals in the last 3 games.
(00:00) Welcome
(01:23) Steph misses dinner
(02:14) Arsenal v Manchester CIty
(09:02) Chelsea, Paul Green, and Bompastor’s new contract
(16:27) WSL Bottom four
(16:57) Everton
(17:48) Ruby Mace
(20:00) Liverpool
(21:50) Gareth Taylor
(23:44) West Ham
(26:36) Leicester
(29:13) Predictions
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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38 min
February 05 What Is Going On at Chelsea, and What’s Next for Katie McCabe?
Crossways is back in the London studio with legendary hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright. Big talking points include Man City’s thrashing of Chelsea to storm toward the WSL trophy, Chelsea’s fall from grace and what is going on with the West London club, Katie McCabe’s future, and of course, rumours about the proposed changes to the FA Cup format. Spoiler alert: They have not been warmly received in the Crossways camp. And thanks for all the questions for Steph and Wrighty—tune in to hear what they’ve got to say this week!
(00:00) Welcome
(01:16) Arsenal are world champions!
(02:30) Brian Sørensen sacked
(05:30) Manchester City vs. Chelsea
(15:40) Proposed FA Cup changes
(18:50) Player you’re watching for the future?
(18:57) Lexi Potter
(19:40) Jane Oboavwoduo
(20:40) Will Katie McCabe be at Arsenal next season?
(23:45) Predictions
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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31 min
January 29 Q&A: Dream Arsenal Signings, Bompastor's Struggles, and Everton's Decision
Hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton answer your questions on this week's Crossways! What is going wrong for Sonia Bompastor? How long will Brian Sørensen remain in his post at Everton? And could Arsenal tempt Claudia Pina from Barcelona? Wrighty and Steph answer all these and more, as well as providing their predictions for this weekend's WSL fixtures. Play along at full-time-forecast.com.
(00:00) Welcome
(01:10) Dennis Bergkamp and launching WCC
(02:13) Steph’s weekend and wearing no. 6
(03:26) Answering your questions!
(04:00) How long does Brian Sørensen get at Everton?
(10:40) When can City fans get excited about winning the league?
(13:34) Izzy Goodwin and London City Lionesses
(16:48) Thoughts on Women’s Champions Cup?
(19:58) Has success in her first season been Bompastor’s downfall this season?
(24:26) Do you see Alessia Russo as a 9 or 10?
(25:32) Mariona Caldentey and Chelsea vs. Arsenal
(27:30) Who is your dream signing?
(28:00) Claudia Pina
(28:33) Aitana Bonmati
(30:55) Trinity Rodman
(32:00) Prediction scores
(32:57) Brighton vs. London City Lionesses
(33:37) Everton vs. Aston Villa
(34:10) Manchester United vs. Liverpool
(34:43) West Ham vs. Tottenham
(35:10) Manchester City vs. Chelsea

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40 min
January 23 An Unconvincing Arsenal and a Frustrating Manchester City
Hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright unpack the Subway League Cup semifinals, where Manchester United and Chelsea got the better of Arsenal and Manchester City, respectively. Wrighty believes that Arsenal lacked conviction and that the standards aren't being held high enough on the pitch, while Steph doesn't think that City will be knocked by their first loss since opening day. Our hosts evaluate Olivia Smith's performance in the context of her season so far, give credit to Manchester United for reaching their first League Cup final, and praise Chelsea's consistency in the competition. Ian and Steph then look ahead to this weekend's big match at Stamford Bridge before giving us their predictions for the full set of fixtures. Play along at full-time-forecast.com.
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

(00:00) Welcome
(03:20) Arsenal vs. Manchester United
(09:35) Olivia Smith
(14:00) Manchester United’s goal
(17:17) Manchester City vs. Chelsea
(23:55) League Cup reformatting
(28:12) Chelsea vs. Arsenal
(32:36) Predictions

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41 min
January 15 Busy January Transfer Window, Slegers Renewal, and the Magic of the FA Cup
They’re back! Hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton catch up after the Christmas break, launching headfirst into an in-depth discussion on a very busy WSL transfer window. Hamano and Blakstad to Tottenham, Coffey to Man City, Neville to Leicester, Nighswonger to Villa, and can Falk be the difference for Liverpool in the second half of the season? And will any of the other crazy transfer rumours come true? Wrighty questions Arsenal’s ruthlessness and calls for big changes come summer. Finally, will any WSL teams get shown up in the FA Cup?

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

(00:00) Welcome
(02:17) Baller League Winner
(04:29) Robson Green’s Great Escape
(05:11) Winter transfer window
(05:22) Julie Blakstad
(06:17) Maika Hamano
(08:18) Jenna Nighswonger
(10:20) Sam Coffey
(12:18) Lea Schüller
(13:44) Ashleigh Neville
(14:59) Jennifer Falk
(17:10) West Ham Earring Controversy
(18:03) Managerial Changes
(21:22) London City Lionesses New Manager
(23:38) Renee Slegers Signs New Arsenal Contract
(27: 48) Women’s FA Cup
(30:58) Steph and Ian Reminisce on the FA Cup

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39 min

About Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

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Crossways is a women's football show hosted by former England internationals Steph Houghton and Ian Wright. Two football legends, from two sides of the game and with two very different journeys to the top combine their experiences for this weekly video podcast, coming to you from Manchester and London. Every week, Crossways will set you up with everything you need to know about the Barclays WSL and beyond. Steph and Ian will bring you stories from behind the scenes of the women's game and the business of football, as well as gather score predictions, questions and input from you, the fans. Watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And follow @crossways.pod on Instagram to get involved in the conversation.