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 266 episodes available.

The Women's Football Show episodes:

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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53min
March 16, 2026 Lucy Bronze exclusively chats winning Euro 2025 with a broken leg, Chelsea's Champions League hopes and reaching 145 England caps!
Ever wondered just how Lucy Bronze managed to win the Euros with a broken leg? Well, she reveals all as she joins Lianne Sanderson for an exclusive chat! She’ll chat about reaching 145 England caps, challenging for the Champions league - and why it was so important to her that she played last summer for the Lionesses despite her injury. Plus, after Chelsea's League Cup win, Uma Gurav joins to break down the final - as well as the race for Europe in the WSL! NWSL expert Grant Engle reflects on the opening weekend of the league in the USA and as the organisation GOALS launches their GOALS Girls Hour, we hear from ambassador Priscilla Anyabu and grassroots football champions Tyra Mills!
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March 09, 2026 Are the Lionesses on track for automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup? Plus, Lauren James previews the League Cup final!
An emphatic start to the Lionesses' World Cup qualifying campaign with 2 big wins...but how healthy is their defensive line looking ahead of those crucial ties against Spain? Kit Shepard from The Times reflects on England's performances against Iceland and Ukraine. Uma Gurav joins to break down how the other Home Nations and the Republic of Ireland are getting on in their qualification campaigns. Ahead of the League Cup final, Chelsea's Lauren James discusses going up against her former club and former Portland Thorns coach Rob Gale previews the start of the new NWSL season!
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58min
March 02, 2026 Is the women's football calendar getting too busy? Plus, Lianne reacts to Mary Earps' recent comments!
Is the women’s football calendar getting too busy? After Leah Williamson refused to rule out the idea of a player strike, Lianne Sanderson chats to former England defender Mary Philip about . Plus, what have you made of Mary Earps’ recent comments on the reaction to her autobiography release? The former England goalkeeper admits she ‘learned some tough lessons’ - we'll reflect on what she's said. With promotion looking likely, Birmingham City boss Amy Merricks opens up on life in the WSL 2. And former England and Liverpool star Jess Clarke tells us about what it was like retiring from football.

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February 23, 2026 Should the Merseyside derby have been at Anfield? Plus, how far will Man United go in the Champions League?
Should the Women's Merseyside derby have been played at Anfield? Why wasn't Arsenal's fifth round tie broadcast? And why has there been such outrage to proposals to reform the Women's FA Cup? Lianne Sanderson reflects on all that and more. Plus, how far could Man United go in the Women's Champions League? Man United expert and podcaster Conner Roberts joins the show to chat about that and the rest of the playoff ties. OH Leuven boss Arno van den Abeel discusses what it was like to make history in Europe despite losing to Arsenal, and Chatham Town manager Keith Boanas chats to Lianne about the magic of the FA Cup after his side made a fantastic run through to the fifth round.
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1h 3min
February 16, 2026 How will Chelsea get on without former head of women's football Paul Green?
After a jam-packed weekend in the WSL, Lianne reacts to the departure of Chelsea's head of women's football Paul Green and what it means for the club. She also reflects on the Champions League playoff first legs and the prospect of an Arsenal vs Chelsea semi-final! Plus, Brentford Women's manager Carly Williams opens up on how her side are going for back-to-back promotions this season, with a huge fixture coming up at the Gtech stadium this weekend. Charlton fan and matchday presenter for London City Lionesses Charlotte Richardson speaks about her incredible career to-date. And Carla Thompson, director of player development at the NWSL, and coach and logistics coordinator Katie Richie joined me to chat all about the NWSL combine!
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1h 4min
February 09, 2026 Should Arsenal have been shown a red card? Plus, London City Lionesses CEO Martin Semmens joins the show!
Arsenal get one over Man City at the Emirates - but should the Gunners have been reduced to 10 players? Lianne Sanderson is joined by Uma Gurav to reflect on the controversial refereeing decisions during the game. They also discuss whether the relegation playoff is harming the league as the battle of the bottom of the table heats up. Plus, could London City Lionesses really sign Alexia Putellas? Well, we are joined in studio by the club's CEO Martin Semmens who opens up about the club's first year in the WSL and about the aims and ambitions for the future. And former England netball captain Tracey Neville joins Lianne to talk all about her new role as managing director at Stockport County Women - and about what it was like to grow up in the Neville family!
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56min

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