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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

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss Chelsea's unbeaten run ending after 585 days! Has this result been coming and why are Sonia Bompastor's side struggling for form? 

On the flipside Manchester City are now six points clear at the top, is this their title to lose? It's sad news for Spurs' Jess Naz who is another player to sustain an ACL injury. 

And it's getting very close for those Champions League spots as we head into the last week of the WSL before Christmas. 
 
Timecodes:
02:30 Chelsea's run is over! 
06:00 Issues in previous games for Chelsea 
11:30 Millie on the bench
14:40 Man City title to lose?
23:25 Jess Naz ACL
26:00 Leah Williamson back

Coverage of Manchester City against Aston Villa on Sports Extra, Sunday 14th December, kick-off 11:55.

Chelsea's run ends, Man City extend lead & Jess Naz suffers ACL

Manchester United and England defender Maya le Tissier goes on a dog walk with Betty Glover! Maya reflects on her experiences growing up in Guernsey with stepbrother and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott who has recently received his first call-up for England. Maya also talks about her own England experiences and ambitions.

Extra: Maya Le Tissier on growing up in Guernsey, the Lionesses & Mocha!

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie reflect on how the international break has gone for England and how they look heading into 2026 with just eight camps left until the World Cup. 

Hear from Sarina Wiegman as she looks ahead to those qualifiers and having to face Spain again! The WSL returns this weekend with Jen and Ellen giving their thoughts on the 12 o’clock kick off times that have caused a bit of debate. 

There are proposed changes to the League Cup where teams who qualify for the league phase of the Champions League will no longer participate in the League Cup. 

Plus the team chat the World Cup in 2035 and the joint bid between England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. 

Timecodes: 
01:30 England China 
07:00 Ellie Roebuck
09:30 Sarina Wiegman 
14:40 Scotland 
16:25 Wales first win of 2025!
18:00 Bonmati 
22:30 The WSL returns & 12pm kick offs
28:30 League Cup changes
33:30 2035 World Cup

Coverage of Arsenal v Liverpool on Saturday available on Sports Extra 3 and BBC Sounds, kick off 12:00

Lionesses, 2035 World Cup & League Cup changes

It’s the last international break of 2025 so Ben Haines and Emma Sanders are back at St. George’s Park as the Lionesses prepare for two friendlies against China and Ghana.

Em catches up with Liverpool captain Grace Fisk, who tells us about receiving another call-up, being a sponge around the senior leadership group on camp and being taught by an FBI agent in America! Arsenal defender Lotte Wubben-Moy also joins the pod to talk about building her confidence, new faces in camp and the FA reaching their target of 90% of schools in England offering girls equal access to football in PE. 

Plus, we hear from Lauren Hemp about being a senior player at just 25-years-old and London City Lionesses forward Izzy Goodwin catches up with Ben to discuss life in the WSL and the England pathway.

TIMECODES:
00:05 - Ben and Em are back at St. George’s Park
03:10 - Liverpool captain Grace Fisk joins the pod
13:40 - Em and Ben reflect on Grace’s interview and the England ‘environment’
17:00 - Arsenal defender Lotte Wubben-Moy catches up with Em 
26:09 - Will Sarina Wiegman experiment in defence without her senior centre-backs?
28:44 - Lauren Hemp speaks to the media
30:33 - London City Lionesses and U23s star Isobel Goodwin chats to Ben
37:00 - Em and Ben reflect on a fantastic year for the Lionesses

Extra: Leading the way, equal access and the Lionesses pathway

Ellen White and Jen Beattie host the pod today while Ben is at St Georges Park! Ellen and Jen discuss Tanya Oxtoby leaving Northern Ireland for WSL 2 side Newcastle and why the move could be a very good one. 

Hannah Hampton has won the BBC Women’s Footballer of the year award with Alessia Russo in second and Aitana Bonmati finishing third. 

Plus Jen gives us an insight into the NWSL Championship final featuring Lioness Jess Carter and what the future holds for Trinity Rodman with her contract expiring soon. 

Women's football commentaries this week:
England v China, Saturday 29th November, 17:30 on BBC 5 Sports Extra 

Timecodes: 
01:00 Ellen and Jen takeover again! 
03:00 Tanya Oxtoby leaving Northern Ireland 
10:30 Pressure on Tanya at Newcastle? 
14:40 Hannah Hampton BBC Women’s Footballer of the year 
22:45 Jess Carter & NWSL Championship final
26:30 Trinity Rodman & the salary cap

Tanya Oxtoby to Newcastle, Hannah Hampton & NWSL final

Ben Haines chats to Carina Schlüter, the goalkeeper executing the ultimate balancing act: playing in the Champions League whilst studying to become a doctor! Carina shares with Ben what it’s like to balance studying to become a physician with playing in the Champions League, details the support of her club SKN St. Pölten when it comes to managing her schedule and her ambition to combine both of her dreams for as long as possible.

Women's football commentaries this week:
Arsenal v Real Madrid, Champions League - Wednesday 19th November, 20:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live
Chelsea v Barcelona, Champions League - Thursday 20th November, 20:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live

Extra: Meet Carina Schlüter, the footballer and future doctor!

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie chat the England squad announcement and Sarina Wiegman addresses the fallout out from Mary Earps' book. Ellen and Jen talk environment and culture plus goalkeepers with just one cap between the three keepers for the Lionesses upcoming friendlies against China and Ghana. 

It’s points dropped for Chelsea after their draw to bottom of the league Liverpool, why are things not clicking for Sonia Bompastor’s side? The team talk why Spurs are doing so well after they held Arsenal to a draw in the North London derby. 

The Champions League continues this week with huge fixtures for Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea, who face Barcelona, again!

Timecodes: 
02:30 England squad announcement 
05:45 Sarina Wiegman on Earps
12:30 Ellen on Sarina
17:40 Goalkeepers
21:45 What’s up with Chelsea?
31:20 Spurs & North London derby
38:30 Champions League

Commentaries coming up this week
Arsenal v Real Madrid on 5 Live Sport on Wednesday 19th November, kick off 2000
Chelsea v Barcelona on 5 Live Sport on Thursday 20th November, kick off 2000

Lionesses squad, Chelsea drop points & Spurs impress

Ahead of another Champions League meeting with Barcelona, Ben Haines heads down to Cobham to catch up with Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert. The pair reflect on past meetings between the two clubs, the good and the bad, and whether this game will be any different as a one-off clash. As Chelsea's record appearance holder in the Women's Champions League, Erin reflects on her longevity in the side. Plus, Erin talks about her love of learning and how this could provide a secret weapon on the pitch!

TIMECODES:
1m 55s - Erin on facing Barcelona in the Champions League, again
3m 25s - Erin’s memories of previous fixtures
7ms - How do you prepare for Barcelona and praise for Patri Guijarro
8m 55s - Erin on her longevity at Chelsea and ‘survival of the fittest’
11m 30s - Erin on her love of studying and learning Spanish
13m 55s - Erin on her friendship with ‘T4’
16m 35s - Will Chelsea prepare any differently this time around
17m45s - Erin’s message to Chelsea fans

Women's football commentaries this week:
Arsenal v Real Madrid, Champions League - Wednesday 19th November, 20:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live
Chelsea v Barcelona, Champions League - Thursday 20th November, 20:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live

Extra: Erin Cuthbert on Barcelona, business studies and her longevity at Chelsea

Fran Kirby welcomes BBC Sport presenter Liam Loftus to her home for a BBQ to discuss life off the pitch, her amazing football career and she reflects on the ‘terrifying’ heart condition that changed her life.

Live commentary of Spurs v Arsenal on 5 Live Sport on Sunday 16th November, kick off is at 14:30.

Extra: At home with Fran Kirby

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie chat Arsenal Chelsea controversy and should the WSL get VAR? 

Manchester City have gone top of the table ahead of the derby at the weekend with the team talking the mentality shift for City to find a way to win. Jen and Ellen talk Freya Godfrey’s performance for London City Lionesses as they beat high flying Spurs. 

At the other end of the table West Ham and Liverpool both got their first points of the season but both conceded late in extra time. 

Timecodes: 
01:30 Arsenal v Chelsea spectacle 
06:45 Referee decisions 
09:40 VAR?
18:30 London City Lionesses 
24:20 Manchester City & title race 
32:30 West Ham & Liverpool 

Live commentary of Spurs v Arsenal on 5 Live Sport on Sunday 16th November, kick off is at 14:30.

Extra: Meet Carina Schlüter, the footballer and future doctor!

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