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The Women's Football Show

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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 line up of guests each week - whether it's the Women’s Super League, FA Cup, International matches, news or transfer gossip, we have got you covered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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May 25, 2026

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Episodes

Should there be VAR in the WSL? 10.11.2025

Is it time to bring VAR into the WSL - or does the problem lie in refereeing standards? Lianne Sanderson reflects after Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea was tarnished by huge controversy. She’s also joined by Uma Gurav to discuss the rest of the WSL results and the Lionesses’ tough route to World Cup qualification. The Republic of Ireland's Abbie Larkin opens up about the goal that sent her...

Mary Earps joins talkSPORT's Women's Football Show! 03.11.2025

After some bombshell revelations, Mary Earps joins the show to chat about her new book Mary Earps: All In: Football, Life and Learning to be Unapologetically Me . She opens up on how she's feeling after a difficult few days and how she reflects upon her England retirement. She also chats to Lianne about what it was like to watch the Lionesses win the Euros and how she feels extracts from her book...

The Lionesses' Homecoming defeat - and Man United's Hannah Blundell joins the show! 27.10.2025

Have the Lionesses been brought back down to Earth after their huge Euros win? The European champions were beaten 2-1 by Brazil in their homecoming match. Lianne Sanderson breaks down that result with talkSPORT's Uma Gurav. Plus. she looks ahead to Tuesday's clash against Australia with the founder of The Halfway Line and Aussie football expert, Jamie Spangher! Man United's Hannah Blundell also jo...

Charlton's WSL hopes, Kira Rai on online abuse and the future of Fantasy WSL 20.10.2025

Could Fantasy WSL be the key to unlocking the league's potential? Could Charlton make it to the WSL next year? And what is it like to score a 3-minute hattrick? All that and more on the women's football show! Lianne Sanderson is joined by Peterborough United's Kira Rai who discusses facing racist abuse and what more needs to be done to prevent it. She also discusses how she fought b...

The closest WSL title race yet? And Johan Djourou joins the show! 13.10.2025

Are we set for the closest WSL title race in recent history? Lianne Sanderson breaks down all the results from a huge weekend of WSL action after big wins for the big four. Uma Gurav also joins the show to look back on an intriguing first round of Champions League ties and to predict a shock WSL winner this season... Plus, Lianne has a special chat with former Arsenal defender Johan Djourou who re...

Should Chloe Kelly have celebrated against her former side - and are the Gunners now OUT of the WSL title race? 06.10.2025

Should Chloe Kelly have celebrated her Arsenal goal against her former side Man City? Are the Gunners now OUT of the WSL title race? And what is the secret to Spurs' success so far this season? Lianne Sanderson brings you all that and more on talkSPORT's Women's Football Show . She'll be joined by Tottenham manager Martin Ho to discuss their incredible run of form - plus you'll hear from Alex Scot...

Have Chelsea run away with the WSL already? 29.09.2025

Lianne Sanderson returns to pay tribute to Matt Beard, her close friend and former manager. She is then joined by The Guardian's Tom Garry to dig into the secrets behind the transfer window and the latest WSL results. Plus, Crystal Palace's newest recruit, Ruesha Littlejohn joins the show to discuss her new club, playing for Republic of Ireland and representation in the women's game. And...

A Tribute to Matt Beard 22.09.2025

Following the sad news of the passing of Matt Beard, Shebahn Aherne brings you the Women's Football Show where we will pay tribute to one of the greats of the game. You'll hear from Sonia Bompastor, Renee Slegers, Millie Bright and many other voices who were fortunate enough to work alongside Matt Beard. We will also be joined by Man United's Elisabeth Terland to reflect on what it means that...

A thrashing for London City, Arsenal the "comeback Queens" & Sam Kerr returns to the WSL 15.09.2025

Lianne Sanderson returns with talkSPORT’s Women’s Football Show after a jam packed WSL weekend with goals galore… Everton defender, Maz Pacheco, joins the show to discuss a move back home and what the blues hope to achieve this season.  PLUS as if Chelsea could get any stronger, they broke a club record deal to sign Alyssa Thompson from Angel City. Her former coach, Becki Tweed, reveals exact...

Are Arsenal title contenders? Can Everton make the top four? The WSL is back! 08.09.2025

The WSL is back and Lianne Sanderson is joined by talkSPORT's Uma Gurav to unpack the weekend's results - are Chelsea still the ones to beat? Are Arsenal title contenders? And can Everton break into the top four? London City Lionesses goalkeeper, Sophie Hillyerd, joins the show to reflect on their opening 4-1 defeat to Arsenal. Sophie is the only player remaining from pre-takeover days and of...

Arsenal to win the WSL? Olivia Smith to win Player of the Year? Liverpool to be relegated? talkSPORT's Big WSL Preview Show! 02.09.2025

Should Arsenal really have reloaned Euros hero Michelle Agyemang to Brighton? Can the Gunners defend their Champions League title AND finally take the WSL off Chelsea’s hands? And while Liverpool’s men defend their title, could their women’s team be in danger of relegation?  All that and more as Lianne Sanderson returns with talkSPORT’s Women’s Football Show. She chats to Man City defender Ke...

England Lionesses - Back 2 Back EURO Winners! 29.07.2025

England Lionesses are back to back, history making, Euro 2025 winners! After beating Spain 3-1 on penalties on Sunday, they successfully defended their Euro title! Lianne Sanderson hosts the final show of the Euros as she and Courtney Sweetman-Kirk, Uma Gurav and Angelia Kelly discuss a historic win for England and an incredible tournament all round in Switzerland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

It's an England vs Spain final... AGAIN! 24.07.2025

Lianne Sanderson is back and England are back in another final! She's joined by her former teammate and England captain Mary Phillip to discuss the Lionesses victory over Italy. She's also joined by talkSPORT commentator Kev Hatchard to discuss the other semi final which saw Spain beat Germany. You'll hear from Euros and World Cup winner Ari Hingst and finally Sanderson's selection retur...

The Lionesses beat Sweden on Penalties! 18.07.2025

 After a nail-biting penalty shootout , England are through to the semi fails of the Euros! Adrian Durham joins Lianne to discuss what was a resilient performance from the Lionesses. Lianne is also joined by Italian Football Expert Daniele Fisichella to preview England's semi final opponents - Italy! We’ll also have a bit of fun as Lianne and Adrian go head to head in a Euros quiz and you’ll...

England beat Wales 6-1 and sail through to the QF's! 14.07.2025

So the group games are over and England & Wales finally know their fate! England finished second in the group and Wales fourth. Meaning England will go on to play Sweden in the QF's and Wales are unfortunately heading home. Lianne Sanderson is joined by Adrian Durham and Gabriella Jukes to discuss all the fallout from that final group game. Lianne also rounds up the other drama from the t...

England win 4-0 but Wales fall to defeat! 10.07.2025

Lianne Sanderson is back with another instalment of the Women's Football Show after England beat The Netherlands 4-0 and Wales lost 4-1 to France in Switzerland last night. She is joined by Uma Gurav to discuss England's assured performance and Rehanne Skinner to find out what went wrong for Wales. As always you'll then hear Lianne's round up of the rest of the games from this week as well as some...

The Euros begin - England and Wales suffer opening game defeats! 07.07.2025

It's the first show of the Euros! Join Lianne Sanderson as she breaks down England and Wales opening group stage losses to France and Netherlands respectively. Adrian Durham joins to discuss England whilst Abi Davies speaks to Lianne about Wales. There's then a round up of all the other action from the tournament so far and we can hear some exclusive interviews from the England and Wales...

Euro's preview special! 30.06.2025

Lianne Sanderson is back and joined by friends to preview the upcoming Euros in Switzerland that gets underway on Wednesday! Lead talkSPORT presenter for the tournament Adrian Durham joins Lianne to discuss England's chances at defending their crown, DJ Katie Owen joins to assess Wale's chances at their first ever Euros and finally Uma Gurav takes you through some of the other runners and riders a...

Arsenal are Champions of Europe! 27.05.2025

Join Lianne Sanderson one final time this season as she celebrates Arsenal winning the Women's Champions League after beating Barcelona in Lisbon on Saturday. She's joined by both Jamie Spangher and Uma Gurav to discuss the win and you'll hear from some of the winning squad members and the manager Rene Slegers. Finally, despite the domestic season being over, the NWSL is in full Swing so Lianne sp...

Chelsea win the domestic treble - but can Arsenal conquer Europe? 19.05.2025

Chelsea wrapped up their unbeaten domestic season by defeating Man United in the FA Cup final! But could Arsenal rub salt in their wounds by winning the Champions League trophy they so wanted? Lianne Sanderson breaks down all that and more. talkSPORT's Uma Gurav joins to reflect on what went wrong for United, while Arsenal blogger Tim Stillman previews the big European finale in Lisbon. Plus,...

The 24/25 season is OVER! 12.05.2025

Lianne Sanderson is back after the final WSL weekend of the year. She kicks things off by being joined by goalkeeper coach Sophie Harris, Goalkeeper Emily Orman and defender Maddie Wild from London City Lionesses to discuss their incredible promotion from the Championship to the WSL. Women's football writer Beth McCowen then joins her to assess the WSL from the weekend and the past year. Finally L...

London City Lionesses are WSL bound! 06.05.2025

Lianne is joined by her former England teammate Fern Whelan to discuss all the WSL drama from the past week including Chelsea being crowned champions of the WSL... again! They also celebrate the amazing achievement of London City Lionesses winning the Championship and being promoted to the WSL. Top topics in the game such as care for players, and also the treatment of players by clubs such as...

Arsenal are through to the Champions League final! 28.04.2025

Arsenal are into the Champions League final! Renee Slegers masterminded a magical comeback in Lyon as the Gunners made it to the final for the first time in 18 years. Lianne Sanderson reflects upon that magnificent achievement and looks ahead to the final against Barcelona. Women's football reporter Alex Ibaceta joins to break down what went wrong for Chelsea, and talkSPORT's Uma Gurav brings...

Arsenal and Chelsea - in need of a European comeback! 21.04.2025

Lianne Sanderson is back for another fresh instalment of the Women's Football Show after a jam-packed week of football! Laura from Soccerdonna to discuss the European disappointment for both Arsenal and Chelsea as well as all the rest of the WSL action from the weekend! Lianne also takes a look at what's making the headlines as well as an exclusive interview with the founder of the Festival o...

FA Cup finalists are confirmed! 14.04.2025

Who will lift the Women's FA Cup this season - Chelsea or Man United? The finalists are set after two huge semi-finals. Plus, should we be worried for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 hopes after that 3-2 defeat to Belgium? The Sun's Sandra Brobbey joins Lianne to break down all that and more. You'll also hear from the CEO of Kitman Labs Stephen Smith who explains how they're using science and data to imp...

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