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

Crossways opens with Steph Houghton's and Ian Wright's tributes to Matt Beard, with Steph hailing him as one of the first people to truly back women's football in her early playing days. They then take a look back at the WSL fixtures, starting with Manchester United vs. Arsenal's goalless draw and the hot topic of selection and player rotation. Wrightyand Steph agree Alessia Russo wasn't played in the right role, with stats showing she had only four touches of the ball at the 40-minute mark. Katie Reid is another player they agree on, praising her for her pace, decision-making and ability to sense and react to danger. Maya Le Tissier and Rosa Kafaji get some love for their performances over the weekend. They then look forward to the week's WSL fixtures and the Champions League draw—which English club has the best chance of making it through? And finally, predictions. With Steph on 12 points and Ian on 9, it's all to play for. Can you get your name on the leaderboard at full-time-forecast.com?

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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Results from the latest WSL matchups make for some interesting discussions on this week's episode of Crossways. Hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright talk up Alessia Russo, Bunny Shaw, and Tottenham's performance against Everton, but they are baffled by Arsenal's decision to leave Jenna Nighswonger off the match-day squads despite an impressive preseason. Cathinka Tandberg's stunning goal and Sam Kerr's return from injury after 20 months are highlights for the hosts, and both are excited to see more of a very focused Jess Park as her season progresses at Manchester United. Finally, could we see Steph Houghton managing Manchester City or England in the future? And can anyone knock MISHJB off the top spot with their WSL score predictions? Get involved: full-time-forecast.com.

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

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Wrighty and Steph go deep with their analysis of the WSL opening weekend's fixtures: what and who surprised them, and what the performances and squads say about the season ahead. Reaction from Arsenal v. London City Lionesses at the Emirates, including Katie Reid giving away the penalty, how that shaped the game, and Reid's individual performance. And of course, Olivia Smith as part of Arsenal's starting XI and her spectacular goal. Steph talks about how Man City can get the best from Viv Miedema this season, what Grace Clinton can add, and the importance of working to get Bunny in the box. Both hosts show love for Ellie Carpenter's cross and  Aggie Beever-Jones's beautiful goal. The pair finish with a passionate debate about those halftime interviews, and, of course, their predictions.

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Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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Crossways is back for the new WSL season, and there's already a lot on the table. How much will the WSL minimum wage be? Will the London City Lionesses' signing strategy pay off? Will Olivia Smith start? Hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright answer all these questions and more as they kick off Season 2. First, they welcome The Cutback's Flo Lloyd-Hughes to the new Crossways London studio to get into the London City Lionesses and the impact of WSL minimum wages, before they move on to the extraordinary swap from red to blue (Grace Clinton) and blue to red (Jess Park). Wrighty shows love for Lia Walti, is buzzing for Ellie Roebuck's move, and calls Trinity Rodman to come to the WSL. Ahead of Olivia Smith's first season at Arsenal, Steph shares how Manchester City prepared to face her and talks about the power of minimum wages to focus players, draw investment to the game, and make the English league the best in the world. Listen to Season 2, Episode 1 to get insights you won't find anywhere else, have your artwork displayed in the studio, and join the Crossways League to compete against Ian and Steph in this season's score predictions. (Spoiler: It's at full-time-forecast.com.)

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman 

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The Lionesses are UEFA Women's Euro champions again! As excited as two kids in a sweet shop, Crossways hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton can barely contain their pride and excitement following England’s dramatic victory over Spain to retain their UEFA Women’s Euro title. They discuss the starting defensive pairing of Leah Williamson and Jess Carter, Jess’s immense mental strength, the power of Chloe Kelly, what football needs next, and so much more.

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

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England Lionesses’ dramatic comeback to win against Italy in extra time gives Crossways host Ian Wright plenty to talk about in this Euros special. High praise for super subs Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly, highlights from the full 120 minutes, and thoughts on what this could mean for Italian women’s football. Wrighty finishes with a lookahead to the final against Germany or Spain.

Hosts: Ian Wright and Steph Houghton

Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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Steph Houghton and Ian Wright reflect on England’s final group stage match against Wales, in which England ran out comfortable winners and earned second place in Group D at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. The hosts speak about Wales and what it will take for them to keep progressing, before considering the Lionesses’ chances against Sweden. Crossways predictions make a return as the pair attempt to predict every quarterfinal score.

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

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Steph Houghton and Ian Wright give their reaction to the Lionesses’ match vs. Netherlands at UEFA women’s Euro 2025. Our hosts give credit to Sarina Wiegman’s changes, praising the individual and collective performances for England. Ian and Steph also had higher expectations for the Dutch team who are now on the brink of elimination.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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Steph Houghton and Ian Wright are back for the UEFA women’s Euros, picking apart England’s opening match vs. France in Switzerland. Our hosts reflect on the tournament so far, with Switzerland vs. Norway being the standout match, before diving into the key moments of Lionesses vs. France. Did Sarina Wiegman get the starting lineup right? Where did England go wrong? And has the offside rule gone too far?! Ian and Steph also give praise to France standouts Sandy Baltimore, Delphine Cascarino, and Alice Sombath while analysing their chances at earning a first major trophy with their nation.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman

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Hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton discuss the rebrand of the WSL and Championship, calling for transparency and clarity for the fans and clubs so that everyone can get on the same page about the future of women's football in England. Wrighty calls for the excitement and intensity of the Championship game between the London City Lionesses and Birmingham City to be everywhere in the WSL next season, and Steph doesn't sugarcoat her feelings on relegation and plans for the pathway. They then discuss the latest Lionesses squad: Stanway is back, Ella Morris gets her first call-up, and Agyemang keeping her spot. Then they create their WSL Team of the Season. Spoiler alert: They don't agree on every player! How do you feel about their top picks for the 2024-25 season?

Crossways will return on Friday, June 13th.

Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Executive Producers: Roscoe Bowman and Ryan Hunn

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