
New year, new signings and new managers as the WSL returns!
06/1/2026 | 42 mins.
The WSL is back after the winter break and so are Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines, who are ready to get stuck into the transfer window so far! Tottenham and Manchester United have already been busy, adding players to their squads who they hope can help them end the season on a high, plus the team discuss some of the big-name players who could be on the move. With two managerial changes confirmed in December, we look at the new faces who on the touchline for London City Lionesses and West Ham. Ellen and Jen also look ahead to the game of the weekend as Arsenal welcome Manchester United to the Emirates, a game which could be pivotal in the fight for Champions League places.TIMECODES: 02:45 - Manchester United aren’t waiting around in the transfer window 12:08 - Are Tottenham the winners of the transfer window so far? 17:00 - Who else might be on move in January in WSL? 18:50 - Interest surrounding both Trinity Rodman and Georgia Stanway. 24:55 - London City Lionesses have a new manager in Eder Maestre 33:40 - West Ham also have a new manager, Rita Guarino 36:25 - Arsenal v Manchester United gets the second half of the season underway 38:20 - Members of the Lionesses team have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list

Extra: Hannah Buckley on WSL stadium changes
01/1/2026 | 23 mins.
Head of safety, sustainability & infrastructure for the WSL Hannah Buckley joins Ben Haines to discuss how stadiums need to be better equipped for female players and supporters.WSL Football has unveiled what it says are "world-first design guidelines" for updating existing stadiums - or building new ones - so they better cater for women, at a time when the women's game is growing.

Home Again: How the Lionesses retained their Euros title
30/12/2025 | 56 mins.
Katie Smith looks back at England’s dramatic Women’s Euros campaign as the team managed injuries, made game-changing substitutions, and fought through extra time and penalty shoot-outs on their way to becoming back-to-back champions.Featuring commentary, interviews and analysis, Katie is joined by Vicki Sparks, Karen Bardsley and Izzy Christiansen who featured throughout 5 Live’s coverage of the tournament in Switzerland earlier this year.TIMECODES: 00:20 - The story of the tournament, as told on BBC Radio 5 Live 05:45 - Katie welcomes, KB, Izzy and Vicki. 08:10 - How concerned were the team going into the tournament given the withdrawals and retirements? 13:33 - The Lionesses get off to a tricky start against France. 19:45 - Did England underestimate Sweden? 26:00 - We relive that penalty shootout as England came back to make the semi-finals. 32:45 - The Lionesses meet the dark horses of the tournament, Italy. 38:50 - Vicki talks us through that Michelle Agyemang commentary moment. 44:00 - England's substitutes save the day again and they're in to the final. 47:20 - The rematch everyone was waiting for, England meet Spain again. 51:50 - What legacy has this win created and what's next for the Lionesses?

Christmas Special: WSL2 with Charlotte Healy & Tanya Oxtoby
23/12/2025 | 45 mins.
Ben Haines, Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Emma Sanders host a Christmas special! The team do a mid season review and revisit predictions made at the start of the season and whether they expect much to change. Emma gives an insight into what recruitment we could see in the January transfer market, plus a look at the WSL2 with play-off spots up for grabs. Bristol City manager Charlotte Healy and Newcastle boss Tanya Oxtoby join the pod and share how they are working to get promoted to the WSL. Tanya also shares how important pigs in blanket are to her team! And who will be crowned the Women’s Football Weekly friends quiz champion? Timecodes: 01:30 Predictions from start of the season 05:50 Spurs the surprise 07:30 Liverpool and West Ham in danger 15:35 Transfers in Jan 21:25 Bristol City’s Charlotte Healy 29:00 Newcastle boss Tanya Oxtoby 37:30 Friends festive quiz!

Extra: Champions League draw & West Ham sack Rehanne Skinner
18/12/2025 | 20 mins.
Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie react to the Champions League draw with Arsenal and Manchester United both in the play-offs in February. United will face Atletico Madrid, Arsenal play Leuven with Chelsea coming up against whoever wins out of those two sides. Elsewhere West Ham manager Rehanne Skinner has been sacked with her side second from bottom in the WSL. Senior Women’s Football reporter Emma Sanders joins the team to discuss the decision with the club winning just one WSL match in 11 games.



BBC Women's Football Weekly