The Women's Football Show

By talkSPORT

talkSPORT brings to you The Women's Football Show - celebrating the very best of the WSL and beyond.

Join former Lioness Lianne Sanderson as we bring you top analysis, debate and a big li

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The podcast currently has 262 episodes available.

The Women's Football Show episodes:

May 25, 2026 How Barcelona regained their European crown! Plus, where is Bunny Shaw moving next?
The final installment of the season for The Women's Football Show is here as Barcelona win their fourth Champions League title, thrashing Lyon 4-0.

Lianne Sanderson is joined by Beau McCormick-Roddis to react straight after the game!

Plus, Jacqui Oatley joins to show to react to THOSE Hannah Hampton comments about the media's treatment of female goalkeepers. And Tom Garry reveals what he knows about the big transfers happening this summer!

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1h 14min
May 18, 2026 Why didn't Katie McCabe get to say goodbye to Arsenal at the Emirates? Plus, Fran Kirby discusses Brighton's FA Cup run!
The WSL season comes to an end! And some big names will be leaving some big clubs this summer, including Katie McCabe who is saying goodbye to Arsenal and Sam Kerr who is leaving Chelsea! Lianne Sanderson is joined by Uma Gurav to reflect on all of that. Plus, Fran Kirby joins the show to discuss Brighton’s run to the FA Cup final and why she retired from international duty when she did. And we hear about a really important mental health initiative which Spurs have been working on in partnership with mental health advocate Ben West, with Spurs Women manager Martin Ho also discussing why it matters to him.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in today's show, you can contact Samaritans on 116 123 or visit their website: Contact Us | Samaritans

Or you can find Ben West's 'Reasons to Stay' page here: Home | Reasons To Stay
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1h 3min
May 11, 2026 Man City win the WSL - but are they about to LOSE Bunny Shaw?
Man City have been crowned WSL champions for the first time in a decade - Lianne reacts to a simply fantastic debut season for Andree Jeglertz! But with reports that their star striker Bunny Shaw might be leaving the club this summer, how would City cope without her? Uma Gurav joins to discuss Shaw's future and to break down those dramatic FA Cup semi finals which have seen City set up a final against Brighton. You'll also hear from Sonia Bompastor on Chelsea's shocking collapse at Stamford Bridge. Plus, former Arsenal goalkeeper Emma Byrne chats to Lianne about managing Lewes and they remember their epic Champions League win back in 2007. And we're joined by Arsenal's lead commentator Max Jones who gives his advice on how to get into commentary!
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59min
May 04, 2026 Arsenal out the UWCL, Birmingham City and Crystal Palace promoted to the WSL and Brighton's new stadium plans!
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.
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April 27, 2026 Arsenal take a massive step towards the UWCL final - and Man City stumble in the WSL!
Who will make it to the final of the Women's Champions League? With both semi-finals finely poised, Lianne Sanderson and Uma Gurav discuss Arsenal's chances and whether Bayern Munich could possibly stun Barcelona in the second leg. Plus, they'll reflect on Man City's shock defeat to Brighton and what it means for the title race. Craig Courtney from the Tilton Talk podcast discusses Birmingham's chances of reaching the WSL as the WSL 2 goes down to the wire. And QPR head of women's football, Will Lambert and club midfielder Annie Dzyadyk speak about life in the Women's National League!
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1h 6min
April 20, 2026 So far, so good for the Lionesses - will the road to the World Cup remain smooth?
As the Lionesses maintain their perfect record in World Cup qualifying thanks to hard-fought wins over Spain and Iceland, Lianne Sanderson breaks down whether England can hang on to avoid the dreaded playoffs! She is also joined by Uma Gurav to reflect on what it means for England Women to have reached 500 games. Plus, award-winning broadcaster Vaishali Bhardwaj joins the show to reflect on what it was like being the first ever South Asian female writer in the Premier League! And former Mexico international Janelly Farias opens up about her new book Surviving Women's Soccer and talks about how she uses her platform and personal experiences to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
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57min
April 13, 2026 Can the Lionesses beat Spain to take a massive step towards the World Cup?
Can the Lionesses take a massive step toward World Cup qualification - or are they in danger of facing a playoff route? Lianne Sanderson and Uma Gurav preview England vs Spain at Wembley and discuss how long Sarina Wiegman is likely to stay in charge of the Lionesses. Plus, ex Villa midfielder Kenza Dali joins the show to discuss the shock of being cut from the France team just before the Euros and Crystal Palace's Molly Mae Sharpe tells us why they're ready for promotion to the WSL!

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57min
April 07, 2026 How damaging will Chelsea's UWCL exit be - and is the pressure on Marc Skinner unfair?
The stage is now set for the semi-finals of the Champions League - but it's taken controversy to get here. Lianne reflects on the refereeing decisions from Chelsea's second leg against Arsenal and predicts who will make it through to the final! She also discusses the reported pressure on Marc Skinner at Man United and whether it's deserved. Plus, we're joined by London City Lionesses' assistant coach Becky Langley who tells us how important it is to have Michelle Kang's influence at the club. Former Man City forward Natasha Flint opens up on her career to date, admitting she's delighted to be reunited with coach Nick Cushing now she's at Denver Summit. And Seattle reign coach Laura Harvey tells us about life in the NWSL!
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59min
March 30, 2026 How do we improve refereeing standards in the women's game? Plus, Rachel Yankey joins the show!
Arsenal take the advantage in their Champions League tie against Chelsea - but there were some huge refereeing controversies. Lianne reacts to Sonia Bompastor's suggestion that perhaps referees should be brought in from the men's game and discusses what we should be doing to improve the standards of officiating across the board. Plus, ex-Arsenal star Rachel Yankey joins the show to chat about what it was like becoming England's first female professional footballer and to talk about Alessia Russo's fantastic season. Deborah Dilworth, the head of women's football at the football supporters association tells us all about Free Lionesses - an organisation that helps Lionesses travelling fans! And Luke Swindlehurst breaks down the Asia Cup results.
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1h 17min
March 23, 2026 Should Bunny Shaw win the Ballon d'Or? Plus, Kelly Smith joins the show!
The fastest hattrick in WSL history! Bunny Shaw makes history in 13 minutes - but should she be in the conversation for the Ballon d'Or? Lianne Sanderson thinks so! Plus, the legend Kelly Smith joins Lianne to reflect on her incredible career - her current role as a striker coach at Arsenal and what it was like to watch them win the Champions League last year. And director of women’s football at the FA, Sue Day, chats to us about a fantastic campaign which is aiming to increase access to football for girls at school.
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