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BBC Radio 5 Live

Whether you're a lifelong Lionesses fan or just getting into the women's game, BBC Women's Football Weekly brings you closer to the action with new episodes every week.

Ben Haines teams up with England's record goalscorer Ellen White and former Scotland international Jen Beattie to unpack the biggest talking points from the Women's Super League and beyond - covering match previews, standout performances, and all the drama on and off the pitch. BBC Women's Football Weekly also features exclusive interviews with the biggest stars in the Women's Super League and national teams.

Subscribe now to get every episode as soon as it drops and stay in the know with the latest from the world of women's football.
Plus, listen to classic episodes of Jill Scott's Coffee Club, where Jill sits down with players for honest, off-the-pitch conversations over a coffee.

Jill Scott’s Coffee Club

Aston Villa midfielder Lucy Staniforth has announced her retirement from football at the end of the season and sits down with Em Sanders to discuss her decision at why she is 'at ease' with her career.

The 33-year-old began her career at Sunderland in 2008 and has gone on to represent seven clubs, the most of any player in the Women's Super League. Staniforth also earned 17 caps for England and was an FA Cup runner-up in 2009 and 2013.

Lucy chats to Em about the start of her journey, breaking into Sunderland's first team at the age of 16, her love-hate relationship with football over the years and shaking the 'Lucy the footballer' label as she starts a new life away from the pitch. 

Live commentary of Lucy's final WSL home game for Aston Villa, against Arsenal, is on Sports Extra on Saturday 9th at midday.

Extra: Lucy Staniforth on retirement, pride and a love-hate relationship with football

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines reflect on a busy weekend of football from European exits to the finale of the WSL 2 season.

Arsenal’s hopes of defending their European title ended on Saturday as they were beaten by Lyon. The team react to a standout display from Melchie Dumournay and Arsenal’s European campaign as a whole. Barcelona also became the first club to reach six consecutive UWCL finals, but can we read anything into Alexia Putellas’ emotional departure from the pitch at the Camp Nou?

Manchester City left it late to ensure that winning the Women's Super League remains in their hands. Ellen and Jen discuss the importance of City finding a way to win and touch on the brilliance of Lauren James after Chelsea secured European football for next season.

Plus, the WSL 2 came to a dramatic conclusion with Birmingham City and Crystal Palace gaining promotion to the Women's Super League. Hayley Ladd joins the pod to chat Crystal Palace making an immediate return to the WSL and Martha Harris chats to the team about promotion parties after beating Charlton the final day to finish top of the table! 

Ellen, Jen and Ben also look ahead to this weekend’s FA Cup semi-finals as Brighton take on Liverpool and Chelsea welcome Manchester City to Stamford Bridge.

TIMECODES:
02:11 - Arsenal’s hopes of defending their European title were ended by Lyon.
10:25 - Lyon and Barcelona will meet in the UWCL final, again!
15:30 - Round up of new WSL contracts and departure news.
16:55 - Manchester City seal a win in the Knaack of time!
18:55 - Chelsea confirm their spot in the Champions League next season.
21:40 - Ellen is set to be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame!
23:38 - A dramatic final day in the WSL 2.
28:22 - Crystal Palace midfielder Hayley Ladd joins the pod.
34:40 - Birmingham City defender Martha Harris joins the pod.
40:09 - We look ahead to the FA Cup semi-finals.

Arsenal exit Europe, City leave it late and WSL promotion parties

Ahead of a crucial Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich, Klara Bühl sits down with Ben Haines to chat life on and off the pitch.

The German winger is the undisputed assist Queen in Europe this season and chats to Ben about finding the joy in football, how coaches get the best out of her and her football inspirations growing up.

Klara also talks about her rapid rise after making her senior debut for SC Freiburg at just 16-years-old, major tournaments with Germany and Bayern Munich’s coffee club gatherings at Jovana Damnjanović’s cafe!

TIMECODES:
01:09 - Klara sits down with Ben Haines.
01:55 - On the team culture at Bayern Munich.
04:58 - On her enjoyment on the game contributing to her form.
10:20 - Learning to find the joy in football.
13:55 - How would she describe her style of play and providing assists.
18:25 - On her football inspirations growing up.
21:00 - On her rapid rise after joining SC Freiburg.
24:55 - On her first major tournament with Germany 2019.
27:20 - On her positive mindset.
29:05 - On her mixed experience at Euro 2022.
32:20 - Life and creativity away from the pitch.

Extra: Klara Bühl on assists, finding joy and Bayern Munich’s coffee club

One day on from announcing her retirement, Chelsea and Lionesses legend Millie Bright sits down with Jo Currie to discuss her decision.

A Euros winner in 2022, the 32-year-old has now left Chelsea after 294 appearances, eight Women's Super League titles, six FA Cups and four League Cups.

Millie chats to Jo about being both ‘physically and mentally’ ready to say goodbye to football and how she has dealt with the most challenging two years of her life. Bright also reflects on her playing career, which has crossed two eras of women's football, and opens up on what the future holds.

Extra: Millie Bright on retirement, abuse and the future

Ellen, Jen and Ben digest a huge week, which saw WSL leaders Man City drop points and put Arsenal 90 minutes from the Champions League final.
With Arsenal taking a 2-1 lead into the semi-final second leg; how were they able to handle Lyon? And can they keep it up?
In the other semi, it's level between Bayern Munich and Barcelona where Franziska Kett was sent off for a hair-pull; are we seeing more of that as an offence?
As for the WSL, Manchester City remain in the driving seat for the title, but how costly might Saturday's loss to Brighton prove to be? 
And as Chelsea make a permanent move to Stamford Bridge and Brighton announce a new purpose-built stadium, how do clubs ensure that these projects work? And what do Ellen and Jen want to see as part of the plans? 

TIMECODES:
2:05 Arsenal show up in the second half of their semi
11:57 Flair on show between Bayern Munich and Barcelona 
20:30 Is hair-pulling becoming more common in football or are we just more aware of it now? 
23'14 Will Manchester City be concerned by dropping points at Brighton? 
28:19 Manchester United's slump 
32:56 Sam Kerr levels the Chelsea WSL goal scoring record
34:24 Sonia Bompastor and Sam Kerr on Chelsea's move to Stamford Bridge
35:15 Brighton release proposal for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium
42:57 WSL2 goes to the final day

New stadia, a slip for City & advantage Arsenal in Europe

Ahead of the Women’s Champions League semi-finals, Guillem Balagué sits down with Spain and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey, who is personally going for a fourth consecutive UWCL title, and a fifth overall!

Mariona gives us an insight into her childhood on the island of Mallorca, moving to Barcelona at the age of 18 and how she’s adapted since moving to Arsenal July in 2024.

Plus, the pair look ahead to facing European giants Lyon in the semi-finals this season, just how much the Champions League means to her and of course, discuss the growing rivalry on the international stage that is Spain vs the Lionesses!

Commentary of both legs of Arsenal’s semi-final against Lyon will be on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.

TIMECODES:
00:46 - Mariona sits down with Guillem.
01:17 - Mariona tells us about her childhood in Felanitx, on the island of Mallorca.
06:40 - On joining Barcelona at 18 years old.
08:50 - On moving to Arsenal back in the summer of 2024 and how she’s adapted.
12:24 - On the recognition she achieved during her first season in England.
15:45 - On her club captain Kim Little and playing at the Emirates.
21:20 - Looking back on last year’s Champions League win.
22:40 - Looking ahead to this year’s Champions League semi-final against Lyon.
28:50 - On the developing rivalry between Spain and the Lionesses.

Extra: Mariona Caldentey meets Guillem Balagué

Ellen, Jen and Ben are back together after their very own international breaks to react to the latest round of World Cup qualifying games and look ahead to a huge weekend of fixtures in the WSL and Champions League.

The team reflect on the April international window which saw England go four wins from four and keep automatic qualification for next year's World Cup in their hands. Ellen and Jen discuss the standout performers for the Lionesses, plus they reflect on Scotland’s growth after back-to-back draws against Belgium.

As the WSL returns, we look at vital games for Leicester City at the bottom of the table and Manchester United in their battle for European football next season. Plus, it’s a huge weekend for Arsenal who meet European giants Lyon again in the semi-finals of the UWCL. Can they secure a first-leg advantage at the Emirates this year?

TIMECODES:
00:07 - Ellen, Jen and Ben are back together.
02:50 - The Lionesses are four wins from four in World Cup qualifying.
06:20 - Praise for Lotte Wubben-Moy.
09:50 - Hannah Hampton ’saves’ England on multiple occasions.
13:24 - Alessia Russo takes her club form to the international stage.
17:15 - Scotland remain top of Group B4 after two draws against Belgium.
21:00 - Kathleen McGovern looking at home on the international stage.
24:40 - The WSL returns after the international break.
30:58 - The penultimate round of WSL 2 fixtures.
33:10 - Arsenal meet Lyon again in the Champions League semi-finals.
38:54 - Stina Blackstenius signs a new contract with Arsenal.
40:53 - Barcelona meet Bayern Munich in the other semi-final.

Six points for England, the WSL run-in and Arsenal meet Lyon again

Ben Haines is joined by former England forward Fran Kirby and BBC commentator Vicki Sparks at Wembley stadium as the Lionesses claimed a significant 1-0 victory over rivals Spain and took control of their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying group.

Fran and Vicki react to the latest instalment of this growing rivalry which ended with England securing a crucial three points. It was a resilient performance from a new centre-back partnership and a milestone night for midfielder Keira Walsh, who captained the side on her 100th appearance. 

The team also hear from goalscorer Lauren Hemp, England's latest centurion Keira Walsh and manager Sarina Wiegman who all give their post match thoughts to Katie Smith in the tunnel.

TIMECODES:
00:05 - Ben Haines is joined by Fran Kirby and Vicki Sparks at Wembley
11:20 - Lauren Hemp interview.
16:19 - Reaction from England’s latest centurion, Keira Walsh.
23:49 - Sarina Wiegman interview.
32:50 - Looking ahead to their next fixture against Iceland on Saturday.
36:00 - More reflection on Keira Walsh’s milestone from Leah Williamson and Mary Earps.

England beat world champions Spain on Walsh's milestone night

Ben Haines and Em Sanders are back at St. George’s Park and this time they have agent Ellen White with them to look ahead to the biggest game of their World Cup qualifying game so far.

England manager Sarina Wiegman joins Ellen and Ben to discuss facing Spain, again! As the Lionesses approach their milestone 500th game, we ask what game stands out to her, chat Alessia Russo’s form and what she wants to see from the new faces in the squad. 

Ellen and Ben also chat to one of those new faces in Bay FC’s Keira Barry alongside in-form Arsenal striker Alessia Russo. They discuss turning up to camp for the first time, coming into this international break at very different points in their domestic seasons and which England teammate they would take on Race Across the World with!

Plus, the team chat team selection for this 'crunch game' on Tuesday at Wembley. Full commentary of England v Spain will be on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds, kick off is at 7pm.

TIMECODES:
00:05 - Ellen, Ben and Em are down at St. George’s Park.
02:54 - England boss Sarina Wiegman joins the pod.
18:20 - Ellen, Ben and Em reflect on Sarina’s interview and chat team selection against Spain..
24:50 - Alessia Russo and Keira Barry join the pod.
44:10 - The team chat Keira’s calmness, Alessia’s current form and the importance of this game at Wembley.

Extra: Inside England with Wiegman, Russo and Barry!

Ben Haines and Ellen White are joined by Em Sanders at St. George's Park for a mini debrief episode after a busy week of Champions League and FA Cup quarter-final action.

From three English teams down to one, Arsenal are the last ones standing in Europe with Chelsea and Manchester United losing out in at the quarter-final stage. Em and Ellen react to Sonia Bompastor's post-match interview and Manchester United's debut season in the competition. 

Plus, Brighton are through to the Women's FA Cup semi-finals after upsetting 14-time winners Arsenal at Meadow Park. The team react to a huge oppourtinty for Brighton or Liverpool to reach Wembley and another heavyweight clash for Chelsea and Manchester City.

Extra: Klara Bühl on assists, finding joy and Bayern Munich’s coffee club

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