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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

It’s an Ellen White and Jen Beattie takeover as they interview Wales legend and most capped player Jess Fishlock after she announced her international retirement. 

Jess talks about her decision to retire, her legacy with Wales, scoring at the Euros and what next for her as she continues her club football in Seattle. Scotland and Crystal Palace forward Kirsty Howat drops by the pod ahead of their friendlies against Morocco and Switzerland. Kirsty talks her recent move to Palace and how she is finding WSL 2 and her own ambitions with Scotland. 

Plus the BBC has announced the nominees for Women’s Footballer of the year award.

Timecodes: 
02:00 Jess Fishlock!
04:30 Wales future
10:05 What next for Jess 
17:40 Kirsty Howat 
20:00 Life at Palace
25:30 Scotland ambitions 
30:30 BBC Women’s Football of the year nominees

Sat 25 Oct 1730, England v Brazil on 5 Sports Extra

Jess Fishlock's Wales legacy & Kirsty Howat on Scotland ambitions

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss the retirement of Millie Bright from international football and the latest England squad announcement. 

Sarina Wiegman has named her latest Lionesses squad for their upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Australia, which includes first senior call ups for Arsenal duo Katie Reid and Taylor Hinds and Aston Villa midfielder Lucia Kendall. 

Ellen shares her memories of former teammate Millie Bright and what she brought on and off the pitch. In the WSL West Ham and Liverpool still remain winless at the bottom of the table, plus Champions League group action.

Timecodes: 
01:50 Millie Bright retirement
09:30 Millie winning golden boot trophy
12:05 England squad announcement 
13:20 Jen on Katie Reid call up 
16:50 Is the attack light?
17:30 Sarina Wiegman 
20:30 Who are the leaders? 
25:00 Scotland squad & who will be captain?
28:15 WSL West Ham struggles
35:00 Champions League 

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Weds 15 October 2000, Champions League, Chelsea v Paris FC

England squad & Millie Bright's Lionesses legacy

Ben Haines sits down with the Tottenham Hotspur head coach Martin Ho to catch up on how the season has gone so far as his side sit third in the WSL. Martin talks about his Champions League experience with SK Brann, building a community around a team and his ambitions with Spurs this season, plus the impact new signing Cathinka Tandberg has made.

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Sun 12th Oct 1430, WSL, Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion
Sun 12 Oct 1645, WSL, Liverpool v Manchester City on Sports Extra 3

Extra: Martin Ho on Tottenham's season so far

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie talk all the big headlines from the WSL weekend including Chloe Kelly and her celebration after scoring against her old club! 

Manchester City still came away with the bragging rights though as Arsenal slip into fifth as they head into the Champions League phase. The team chat rivalries and how it is good for the game, Kerstin Casparij with another player of the match performance and are Manchester United genuine title contenders? 

Plus it’s another hard result for Liverpool as they remain without a win this season sitting bottom.

Timecodes: 
06:00 Chloe Kelly cele
09:30 Rivalry good for the game?
16:05 Kerstin Casparij AGAIN
20:20 Balance of positions for Arsenal
21:50 Spurs into third!
25:25 Manchester United title contenders?
29:30 Jess Park freedom
32:00 Liverpool & Gareth Taylor struggles
36:00 Champions League returns!

5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:
Tues 7 Oct 2000, Champions League, Arsenal v Lyon on 5 Live
Sun 12 Oct 1645, WSL, Liverpool v Manchester City on Sports Extra 3

Chloe Kelly cele & United end Chelsea's winning run

Manchester City's Kerstin Casparij talks to Ben Haines about how Manchester is now her home, the Euros and her famous instagram captions! Plus why she wears such small shin pads!

Extra: Kerstin Casparij on insta captions & how Manchester feels like home

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss if Arsenal fans need to be worried after the Gunners dropped more points at the weekend drawing to Aston Villa. 

Jen and Ellen talk about how Renee Slegers is using her substitutes and why connections are so important to see out and win games. The team give player of the match again Kerstin Casparij kudos after another brilliant performance against London City Lionesses. Plus the quality of Bunny Shaw winning and then scoring two penalties and her partnership with Vivianne Miedema. 

The team have more striker chat as Aggie Beever-Jones continues to shine for Chelsea, scoring four goals in as many games for Chelsea. And the team give a word on Emma Hayes who has been inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame.

Timecodes: 
03:00 Arsenal dropping points
07:30 Importance of connections
11:00 The subs
13:00 Kerstin Casparij 
15:50 Bunny Shaw converting goals
21:50 London City Lionesses difficult start
25:25 Aggie Beever-Jones starring 
36:30 Emma Hayes hall of fame!

BBC Sounds/5 Sports Extra commentaries: 
Sun 1200 Manchester City v Arsenal

Arsenal drop points & Aggie Beever-Jones shines

Ben Haines, Ellen White & Jen Beattie discuss the Ballon d'Or winners with Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati making history by becoming the first player to win the women's award three times.

The team also chat the Champions League draw which involves: Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.

BBC Sounds/5 Sports Extra commentaries:
Sun 1200 Liverpool v Manchester United

Extra: Ballon d'Or debate & Champions League draw

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie remember the former Liverpool manager Matt Beard who has died at the age of 47. Natasha Dowie who played under Beard with Liverpool, Charlton Athletic and Boston Breakers tells us about ‘Beardy’ and her experiences with him which started at the age of 17 when she joined Charlton Athletic. 

Tash followed Matt to Boston Breakers and Liverpool where she finished her career and talks to us about how she always wanted to make him proud. Senior Women’s football reporter Emma Sanders joins the podcast who got to know Matt while at university and their friendship off the pitch over the years, including pints at the pub! 

Former German international Julia Simic who played under Beard at West Ham tells us she went there because of Matt Beard and how he has heavily impacted her as a coach now.

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, information and support can be found at the BBC's Action Line.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

Remembering Matt Beard

After playing a starring role in Switzerland, Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze catches up with Ben Haines for a special edition of the podcast.

Lucy gives us an injury update after winning her second European Championship title with the Lionesses, all while playing with a fractured tibia, and she discusses receiving a record-equalling fifth nomination for the Ballon d’Or Féminin.

Ben and Lucy also chat resilience, becoming more comfortable with the media and what her dream day off looks like. Plus, Ben has a little gift for Lucy in recognition of her fifth appearance on the pod!

Extra: Lucy Bronze on the Euros, recognising resilience and her dream day off

Ahead of the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday 22nd September, Emma Sanders, BBC Sport's Women’s football news reporter, sits down with two of Arsenal's nominees for the main prize.

England striker Alessia Russo discusses another unforgettable summer with the Lionesses, fan expectation of more silverware after success in the Women's Champions League last season and her desire to develop as a striker. Australian defender Steph Catley talks about her summer break, making the Emirates their fortress and striving for more consistency in domestic competitions.

Live commentary of Arsenal's next Women's Super League fixture, away to Manchester United on Sunday 21st September, will be on Sports Extra 3. Just scroll through the live radio dial at the top of BBC Sounds and tap on Sports Extra 3, or just ask your smart speaker to ‘play Sports Extra 3'.

Extra: Martin Ho on Tottenham's season so far

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