Decoding the WSL

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL! We have actual WSL football to talk about! The 25/26 WSL season kicked off on Friday, and we're here to review all 6 games from the weekend. Your host, Sam Biccarino, is joined by Aerial Fantasy's Izzy Duddy and journalist Laura Howard. The trio delve into the all the important numbers from each of the 6...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL! It's time to talk about our Fantasy teams! Sam Biccarino, Tom Maher & Izzy Gilligan talk through their teams, and why they've selected each player. Join the Decoding the WSL verified league on Aerial Fantasy. Download the app, make your fantasy team, and use the code STATSANDFACTS to join our league! This sea...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL! For the first time this season, it's game week! The 25/26 WSL season kicks off this Friday, and we're here to preview all 6 games coming up this weekend. Your host, Sam Biccarino, and one of the the Decoding regulars, Tom Maher, is joined by Izzy Gilligan from The Halfway Line & Gooner Fanzine. The tr...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL! This August we're going to be coming to you with a dedicated episode per team to preview the season ahead. This episode is all about UWCL champions Arsenal. Your host, Sam Biccarino, and one of the the Decoding regulars, Aerial Fantasy's Izzy Duddy, are joined by AFTV's Ella Smetana and pod debutant,...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL! This August we're going to be coming to you with a dedicated episode per team to preview the season ahead. This episode is all about Everton. Your host, Sam Biccarino, is joined by another Decoding regular in the Halfway Line's Tom Maher to discuss how the Toffees will fare this season. Join the Decoding the WSL...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL! This August we're going to be coming to you with a dedicated episode per team to preview the season ahead. This episode is all about Brighton. Your host, Sam Biccarino, is joined by Duncan Price & Claire Highton-Stevenson from SheGulls, the Brighton Women's fan group. Join the Decoding the WSL verifie...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL! This August we're going to be coming to you with a dedicated episode per team to preview the season ahead. This episode is all about Aston Villa! Your host, Sam Biccarino, is joined by Aston Villa expert Freya Taylor-Hall to discuss how the Villains might fare this WSL season. Join the Decoding the WSL verifi...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL! This August we're going to be coming to you with a dedicated episode per team to preview the season ahead. This episode is all about the champions, Chelsea. Your host, Sam Biccarino, is joined by Ella Smetana and Chloe Woolaway to discuss how the blues might fare this WSL season. More trophies? Star players?...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL! This August we're going to be coming to you with a dedicated episode per team to preview the season ahead. This episode is all about the Leicester City. Your host, Sam Biccarino, is joined by BBC's Zoe McGrady as well as the two hosts being the Why Always She podcast, Charli Parkes & Matt Clough, to d...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL!This August we're going to be coming to you with a dedicated episode per team to preview the season ahead. This episode is all about the WSL's newest side, London City Lionesses. Your host, Tom Maher, is joined by fellow regular Izzy Duddy as well as the returning Laura Howard, to discuss one of the most i...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL! This August we're going to be coming to you with a dedicated episode per team to preview the season ahead. This episode is all about Manchester City. Two of the regulars, Sam Biccarino and Tom Maher, are joined by sports commentator and former Man City presenter, Ellen Ellard, to discuss the changes that the...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL! This August we're going to be coming to you with a dedicated episode per team to preview the season ahead. This episode is all about Manchester United. Two of the regulars, Sam Biccarino and Jacob Bernstein, are joined by Decoding debutant, Ella Smetana, and Manchester United expert, Conner Roberts, to discuss th...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL! This August we're going to be coming to you with a dedicated episode per team to preview the season ahead. This episode is all about West Ham. Your host, Jacob Bernstein, is joined by Tom Maher, Izzy Duddy & Emily Herbert, to discuss the changes that West Ham have seen over the summer and how they might f...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL! This August we're going to be coming to you with a dedicated episode per team to preview the season ahead. This episode is all about Liverpool. Your host, Tom Maher, is joined by Jacob Bernstein & Izzy Duddy, to discuss the changes that Liverpool have seen over the summer and how they might fare for the s...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the WSL! This August we're going to be coming to you with a dedicated episode per team to preview the season ahead. First up - Tottenham Hotspur! Your host, Sam Biccarino, is joined by our resident Spurs expert and season ticket holder, Jacob Bernstein, to discuss the changes the Lilywhites have seen over the summer a...

Welcome to Decoding the Euros, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in Euro 2025. In this episode we’re taking a look back at the quarter-finals. Sam Biccarino, Jacob Bernstein, Tom Maher and Izzy Gilligan discuss both the final, as well as looking back on the tournament as a whole. There’s also talk about Fantasy WEURO and a few rounds of Know Your Stat! Don’t forget to follow @Decodingth...

Welcome to Decoding the Euros, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in Euro 2025. In this episode we’re taking a look back at the quarter-finals. Sam Biccarino, Jacob Bernstein and Tom Maher discuss both semi finals, and what to expect from the final on Sunday. There’s also talk about Fantasy WEURO and a few rounds of Know Your Stat! Join the Decoding the Euros mini-league - join using the...

Welcome to Decoding the Euros, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in Euro 2025. In this episode we’re taking a look back at the quarter-finals. Jacob Bernstein is joined by two Decoding debutants, Izzy Gilligan and Freddie Cardy, to discuss all the goings on from the first knockout round of the tournament. There’s also talk about Fantasy WEURO and a few rounds of Know Your Stat! Join the...

Welcome to Decoding the Euros, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in Euro 2025. In this episode we’re taking a look back at the group stage. Jacob Bernstein is joined by Izzy Duddy, Tom Maher & Emily Herbert to discuss all the goings on from the first 24 matches of the tournament. There’s also talk about Fantasy WEURO and a few rounds of Know Your Stat! Join the Decoding the Euros mi...

Welcome to Decoding the Euros, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in Euro 2025. In this episode, we dive into the Fantasy WEURO with one of the team behind the game - Izzy Duddy! She's joined by Sam Biccarino, Tom Maher and Emily Herbert. We cover everything you need to know. From how the game works and building your squad to top tips on must-have players, best value picks, hidden gems,...

Welcome to Decoding the Euros - the podcast dedicated to the stats & facts are Euro 2025! In this episode Sam, Jacob, Izzy & Tom announce their predictions for Euro 2025, which kicks off next week! Hear who we think will be the tournament winners, top scorer, dark horses, and the young star. We also cover the group stage, and which teams we think are going through. Best of all - Know Your...

The WSL is going to have 14 teams for the 26/27 season! Join Sam, Jacob, Tom & Izzy to hear their thoughts on the news, how it'll affect the WSL, and what it could mean for the future. In 25/26 the top two teams in WSL 2 will get automatic promotion to the WSL. Then, 3rd will have a play-off against 12th in the WSL to determine the 14th WSL place. From 26/27 onwards there will be one releg...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the Women's Super League. In this episode, regulars Sam Biccarino and Jacob Bernstien are joined by BBC presenter & commentator Emily Herbert to pick their WSL Team of the Season - with one catch: only one player allowed per club. Expect data-led decisions, heated debates, and plenty of surprises.

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the Women's Super League. In this episode our two resident analysts, Sam Biccarino & Jacob Bernstein, talk through their picks for the Team of the Season! We've also branched out into video podcasting, we hope you enjoy it! We want to make Decoding the WSL the best it can be, and to do that we need your feedback. If y...

Welcome to Decoding the WSL, the podcast dedicated to the stats and facts in the Women's Super League. Fantasy WSL's Izzy Duddy is joined by Sam Biccarino to talk through the season. There's surprising selections, high-scorers and talk of what's to come in the future!