The PreMatch Podcast

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PreMatch Pod is a weekly podcast from football journalist Graeme Bailey and football agent Craig Honeyman as they take a light hearted look at the week’s football news and action.

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Early summer moves - has Liam Delap chosen wisely? 07.06.2025 59:24

Graeme and Craig look back at the Champions League Final, the EFL play-offs and then they chat through some of the early transfer news including Liam Delap's move to Chelsea. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Premier League Last weekend picks - plus Champions League, Conference League and play-off final previews 23.05.2025 1:18:25

A huge week ahead as Graeme and Craig discuss the final week of the Premier League season. They then preview the Champions League and Conference League finals - as well as the EFL play-off finals. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

FA Cup Final Special plus Europa League Final preview 16.05.2025 49:50

A huge week ahead as Graeme and Craig discuss the FA Cup and Europa League Finals - as well as the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

European Finals, EFL Play-offs and Premier League picks 09.05.2025 56:45

The guys discuss the European finals which are now decided, before looking at the EFL play-offs clashes. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Last day of the EFL season is here...every game previewed 02.05.2025 1:17:18

It's a huge weekend with the last day of the EFL season...Graeme and Craig preview every game. They also look back at the midweek European action and preview the second-legs. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Semi-finals special - FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League and Conference League picks 25.04.2025 1:16:13

FA Cup semi-final weekend! Graeme and Craig pick who is going to make the final. They also look at next week's European action with the semi-finals in the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League. They finish up covering every league game from the weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Easter Extravaganza! Every game previewed plus a full European review as England conquer the continent 18.04.2025 1:09:12

The guys preview every game over the six-day Easter football programme! But before they they delve into an action packed week of European football which saw English clubs progress in every competition. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Can Arsenal conquer Europe? Will Birmingham win at Wembley - all the weekend picks 11.04.2025 1:15:33

All the weekend action previewed by the guys including a look at the Football League Trophy final between Birmingham and Peterborough. The shows start with a look back at the week's Champions League action - including analysis of how Arsenal and Aston Villa now stand. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

FA Cup Quarter Finals Special - Midweek Premier League Previews 29.03.2025 1:24:07

It's FA Cup Quarter Final weekend, and the guys pick through their likely winners. No Premier League action this weekend, but they do tackle a full schedule of midweek action. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Newcastle joy, Tuchel's bizarre decision and weekend previews 21.03.2025 1:02:26

Graeme and Craig sit down to look back at last week's Carabao Cup final win for Newcastle. They also discuss Thomas Tuchel's first England squad and what his first XI might look like. They finish with previewing all the weekend's games from League One and League Two. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Carabao Cup Final Special - Every game previewed 13.03.2025 1:22:55

It's the first piece of silverware on offer this season - the Carabao Cup takes place this weekend as Liverpool take on Newcastle United at Wembley. After discussing the midweek Champions League results, Graeme and Craig deliver their verdict on who takes home the trophy - Arne Slot or Eddie Howe? https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeym...

Champions League favourites discussed, England squad picked and every game previewed 07.03.2025 1:47:41

The boys return with a bumper episode. They start by looking back at the Champions League action and discuss whether Barcelona are rightful favourites? Then with Thomas Tuchel due to announce his England squad next week - they debate who should be in...and who shouldn't be. And as ever they preview every game from the weekend. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey h...

Double Premier League week! Every game previewed 20.02.2025 1:08:02

It's a busy one - a double game week, two lots of Premier League and EFL games...Graeme and Craig preview every game! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Bad week for Liverpool - what does it mean? Weekend Previews 14.02.2025 1:42:39

Graeme and Craig discuss what has been a bad week for Liverpool - but are they concerned? And we are still the only podcast to preview every game from the weekend! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

League Cup final decided, Man City v Real Madrid preview and FA Cup fourth round previews 07.02.2025 1:22:06

A packed episode this week... Graeme and Craig look back at the Cup semi-finals, before looking forward to next week's Champions League play-offs featuring Man City v Real Madrid. They assess some of the deadline day winners as they preview all the games from the weekend including the FA Cup fourth round. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Crai...

Transfer Window preview - every game previewed! 31.01.2025 1:42:29

The Transfer Window is just days away - Graeme and Craig assess who needs what and the deals we have already seen go down. And as always, every game previewed... https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

European Review, Brilliant Bournemouth and every game previewed 24.01.2025 1:40:25

Graeme and Craig look back at the midweek's European action as the Champions League enters its final stages in the league phase. The lads offer up some major praise for Bournemouth before previewing every weekend game. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Erling Haaland signs historic Man City deal - Every game previewed 17.01.2025 1:32:13

Graeme and Craig are talking about the biggest deal in Premier League history as Erling Haaland signs a nine-and-half year deal at Manchester City. Plus every weekend previewed. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Is Graham Potter right for West Ham? And FA Cup Third Round weekend! Every game previewed 09.01.2025 1:00:37

Graeme and Craig discuss the big news of Graham Potter replacing Julen Lopetegui at West Ham United. They review this week's League Cup action before diving into the FA Cup third round. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

England's Clasico - Liverpool v Man United analysis plus every game previewed 04.01.2025 1:41:48

The opening pod of 2025 and what a way to start as the guys preview Liverpool v Manchester United - England's Clasico. Plus we are still the only pod to preview every weekend game! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Final pod of 2024 - New Year Extravaganza 28.12.2024 1:21:08

The final show of 2024 sees Graeme and Craig tackle the rest of the games left this year! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Christmas Special - every game previewed 20.12.2024 1:23:35

Our biggest preview show of the year as Graeme and Craig talk every game over the Christmas period. Before they make their picks, they look at the League Cup - which is now down the the last four. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Six months into Enzo Maresca's Chelsea - every game previewed 07.12.2024 1:31:16

Enzo Maresca celebrates six-months in charge of Chelsea - Graeme and Craig assess how things are going at Stamford Bridge. Plus, as ever, every game from the weekend previewed! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Liverpool dominate Champions League - FA Cup Second Round previews 29.11.2024 1:33:55

We are deep into the Champions League now and Liverpool have secured qualification. Graeme and Craig discuss their thoughts on Europe so far. Plus, as ever, every game from the weekend previewed including the FA Cup second round. https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman

Let's talk Ruben Amorim - new Man Utd boss ready to make debut - plus every game previewed! 21.11.2024 1:25:20

All the talk this weekend is about Ruben Amorim's debut as Manchester United manager - Graeme and Craig dive deep into the Portuguese's opening weekend in the Premier League. Plus, as ever, every game from the weekend previewed! https://twitter.com/PreMatchPod https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey https://twitter.com/Craig_Honeyman