The Halfway Line Women's Football Show

By Jamie SpangherSports Soccer

The Halfway Line Women's Football Show episodes

April 29 Man City stumble in WSL title race
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
In this episode, Jamie, Tom, and Beth look back on a huge weekend of Women's Super League action before previewing the second legs of the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals.
Jamie also provides some crucial end-of-season updates from the WSL2 and FA Women's National Leagues.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Feature image credit: Brighton and Hove Albion Gallery
1 hr 17 min
April 23 Champions League semi-final preview!
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
Jamie, Tom, and Beth discuss a victorious international break for Ireland and England before previewing the upcoming semi-finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League.
We also hear from European football journalist Liberty Simons ahead of the Europa Cup final between BK Häcken and Hammarby.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Liberty Simons - @libertysimons on X and BlueSky
Feature image credit: Arsenal club photographer Alex Burstow
1 hr 9 min
March 19 Matildas to face Japan in Asian Cup final
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women’s Football Show!
In this episode, Jamie Spangher, Beth McCowen and special guest Kieran Yap preview this weekend's highly-anticipated AFC Women's Asian Cup final, which will see host nation Australia face two-time champions Japan in Sydney.
You can find the team's work on social media:
Kieran Yap - @KaptinYap on X, @kieranyap on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
Feature image credit: @matildas on Instagram.
37 min
March 12 Matildas prepare for challenging Asian Cup quarter-final
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women’s Football Show!
In this episode, Jamie Spangher, Beth McCowen and Tom Maher look back on recent World Cup qualifiers for both England and the Republic of Ireland, before diving into all the action from the group stage of the AFC Women's Asian Cup.
The trio preview the tournament's imminent knockout stage, providing their predictions and, as always, some detailed analysis.
The team also chat about the NWSL and League of Ireland, as the new season of both competitions is about to get underway.

You can find the team's work on social media:
Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky
Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky
Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky

Feature image credit: Rachel Bach (@ByTheWhiteLine)
1 hr 30 min
February 27 Can the Matildas win the Asian Cup?
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women’s Football Show!
In this episode, Jamie Spangher and Tom Maher preview the upcoming March international break by diving into all the nuts and bolts of the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup.
The pair preview the tournament and tell you all that you need to know about the contenders, outside chances and secret stars.
The team then preview upcoming World Cup qualifiers for both England and the Republic of Ireland.
You can find the team's work on social media:

Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky

Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky

Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky
1 hr 19 min
February 11 Arsenal break Man City's unbeaten run
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women’s Football Show!
In this episode, Tom Maher is joined by special guest Laura Howard to chat all things Women's Super League.

The dynamic duo then provide a much-needed WSL2 rundown and take a look at the latest from the FA Women’s National League.
Laura Howard: @laura_hwd on X, @laurahoward.bsky.social
Tom Maher: @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher-tm.bsky.social
1 hr
February 03 Arsenal win big, City thrash Chelsea
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!
Jamie, Tom, and Beth discuss Arsenal's landmark achievement after they were the winners of the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup.
In this episode, the team also review an action-packed weekend in the Barclays Women's Super League (WSL), as Manchester City extended their lead at the top of the table to a massive eleven points.
As usual, catch up on all the latest WSL2 action and stick around for the return of Goalless!
You can find the team's work on social media:

Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky

Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky

Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky

Feature image from @matildas on Instagram
1 hr 17 min
January 28 Arsenal down Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!

On this episode, the team review an action-packed weekend in the Barclays Women's Super League (WSL) as Arsenal claimed the London derby bragging rights in a 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Manchester City extended their lead at the top of the table and United continued their winning form. Crucial victories for Liverpool and West Ham at the bottom of the table, and the Seagulls leave Everton winless at Goodison Park.

Jamie & Tom also preview the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup taking place in London this week, giving you all the information on the four teams set to battle it out for the title of World Champions.

You can find the team's work on social media:

Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky

Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky

Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky

Feature image from ArsenalWFC on Instagram
1 hr 28 min
January 14 City bring stellar form into 2026
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!

In this episode, Jamie and Tom debrief the first Women's Super League action of 2026.

What are Man City doing right, and what are others doing wrong? Let us know what you think in the comments.

Everyone at The Halfway Line is sending all our love and strength to Kyra Cooney-Cross' and her family after Kyra's Mum, Jess, received a heartbreaking diagnosis of Stage 4 Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer).

You can donate to their GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jess-and-andy-through-this-unimaginable-diagnosis

You can find the team's work on social media:

Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky

Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky

Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky

Feature image from @ManCityWomen on Instagram.
1 hr 16 min
December 27, 2025 City top WSL at Christmas
Welcome back to The Halfway Line Women's Football Show!

In this episode, the team look back on their predictions for the 2025/26 Women's Super League season.

Can West Ham finally pick up points in this block, and can Beth close the gap in this round of goalless?

You can find the team's work on social media:

Tom Maher - @TOMMAHERSY on X, @tom-maher on BlueSky

Jamie Spangher - @jamiespangher on X and BlueSky

Beth McCowen - @bethrmccowen on X, @bethmccowen on BlueSky

Feature image from ManCityWomen on Instagram
2 hr 12 min