The Guardian's Women's Football Weekly
Join host Faye Carruthers and Guardian football writer Suzanne Wrack as they invite guests from across the world of women’s football to guide you through the biggest stories from the best leagues. From the WSL to the NWSL, the Champions League to Liga F, and the Frauen-Bundesliga to the D1 Féminine.
Episodes
Two more years for Sarina, six more goals against Spurs, and Arsenal boos – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Sophie Downey and Marva Kreel to discuss the return of the WSL and more
Lionesses breeze past Greece and how to progress the game – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Tom Garry and Anton Toloui to discuss the World Cup playoffs and more
More woe for Arsenal as Manchester City march on – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Tom Garry and Tim Stillman to discuss the weekend’s WSL action
Derby delight for Liverpool and Chelsea, Putellas off the mark and Villa sack Arroyo – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Sophie Downey and Emily Keogh to discuss the weekend’s WSL action
Spurs in seventh heaven, Arsenal rescue a point and late goals galore: Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Emma Sanders and Freddie Cardy to discuss the weekend’s WSL action
Chelsea’s five-star showing and Arsenal frustrated at home – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers and Suzanne Wrack are joined by Marva Kreel and Chris Paouros to discuss the weekend’s WSL action
Crystal Palace fret over rules breach and Shaw stars again as WSL returns – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers and Suzanne Wrack are joined by Tom Garry and Ayisha Gulati to discuss match day one in the WSL
The big WSL and WSL2 season preview: Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers and Suzanne Wrack are back, and this week they’re joined by Emma Sanders and Sophie Downey to run you through the latest news from the WSL, plus deliver predictions for another bumper season
England’s World Cup setback and Durham’s fight for survival – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Marva Kreel to discuss England’s failure to qualify automatically for the 2027 World Cup and the uncertain future facing Durham.
Manchester City do the double and Jill Scott joins the pod – Women’s Football Weekly
Suzy Wrack is joined by Tom Garry, Emily Keogh and Ameé Ruszkai to discuss Manchester City’s FA Cup triumph, England’s huge qualifier against Spain and Jill Scott’s epic Sport Relief challenge.
Charlton promoted and Barcelona reclaim European crown: Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Emma Sanders and Ayisha Gulati to reflect on Bunny Shaw staying at Manchester City and Barcelona’s dominant Champions League final. Plus, Lucia Lobato joins to discuss Charlton’s dramatic promotion to the WSL
Manchester City crowned champions as WSL season wraps up – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Marva Kreel to review the 2025-26 WSL season
Brighton and Manchester City book Wembley spots after FA Cup drama – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Ayisha Gulati and Ameé Ruszkai to discuss the FA Cup Semi-finals and City wrapping up the WSL title
Arsenal lose WCL crown and Birmingham’s Merricks joins the pod – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Sophie Downey to discuss Arsenal’s Champions League exit and speak with Birmingham City’s head coach, Amy Merricks
Both Champions League semi-finals are on a knife-edge – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Suzy Wrack is joined by Sophie Downey, Emily Keogh and Tim Stillman to discuss the big European ties and a pivotal weekend in the WSL title race
Russo fires England to four wins from four – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emma Sanders and Marva Kreel to discuss England and the home nations’ international games and preview the Women’s Champions League semi-finals
England beat Spain again and Marie-Louise Eta blazes a trail – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Sophie Downey and Ayisha Gulati to discuss Lionesses’ Wembley win, as well as results for the home nations and Republic of Ireland
Brighton stun Arsenal in FA Cup as WSL 2 title race heats up – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Anne-Marie Batson to review the FA Cup quarter-finals and assess a dramatic run-in at both ends of the WSL 2 table
Arsenal battle past Chelsea in Champions League – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Freddie Cardy and Emma Sanders to discuss the Champions League and Sarina Wiegman’s latest England squad
Chelsea slip up as Manchester City inch closer to WSL title – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Tom Garry and Jamie Spangher to discuss a weekend of WSL results that favour the league leaders, the relegation battle at the bottom and Japan’s triumph in the Asian Cup
Chelsea crowned League Cup champions again – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Ayisha Gulati to discuss Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Manchester United at Ashton Gate, the weekend’s WSL results, and all the latest from the Asian Cup
England’s perfect start to World Cup qualifying: Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Anton Toloui as England beat Iceland 2-0 to maintain their 100% start to their World Cup qualifying campaign
England conjure second-half magic against Ukraine in World Cup qualifier – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey, and Emma Sanders to review Tuesday’s emphatic 6-1 win over Ukraine, and look at the other results from this round of World Cup qualifying
FA Cup shootout drama and an Asian Cup preview – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Jamie Spangher to review a dramatic FA Cup fifth round and look ahead to the upcoming Asian Cup and World Cup qualifiers
Spurs smash seven past Villa and Chelsea get back on track: Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Sanny Rudravajhala to reflect on the weekend’s WSL games and much more
Arsenal halt Manchester City’s WSL title charge – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Chris Paouros and Marva Kreel to discuss Arsenal’s statement win over Manchester City, dramatic comebacks at the bottom of the WSL and another weekend of shifting momentum
Manchester City crush Chelsea and Arsenal are world champions – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Emily Keogh to analyse the weekend’s WSL games and Arsenal’s triumph in the inaugural Fifa Women’s Champions Cup
Chelsea's WSL title hopes dented and City tighten grip on top spot – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Tim Stillman and Ayisha Gulati to discuss late drama across the WSL and the debut of the Women’s Champions Cup
FA Cup goals plus who has done the best business in January? – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Emma Sanders to review the fourth round of the Women’s FA Cup, assess the latest transfer moves and answer your questions
WSL title race narrows while Chelsea and City resume winning ways – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Freddie Cardy to discuss the WSL’s return from the winter break
A six-goal thriller and the incredible Bunny Shaw – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Ameé Ruszkai and Tom Garry to review a dramatic final WSL weekend before the winter break. Plus, Zarah Al-Kudcy joins in part two to discuss Panini’s expansion into the women’s game
Everton stun Chelsea and dissecting the Guardian’s Top 100 – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Marva Kreel and Rich Laverty to discuss all the weekend’s WSL action and the 100 best female footballers in the world 2025
The Lionesses round off a successful year and Tanya Oxtoby joins the pod – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Emily Keogh and Ayisha Gulati to review England’s wins over China and Ghana. Plus, Suzy Wrack joins Faye to speak to the new Newcastle head coach, Tanya Oxtoby, about her return to club management.
Gotham FC handed the keys to New York City after title win – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Theo Lloyd-Hughes for an NWSL special, looking at the final between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit, as well as the season as a whole, and all of the latest news from the home nations
Manchester is sky blue and Chelsea stumble again – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Ayisha Gulati and Dr Chris Paouros to discuss Manchester City’s derby win, Chelsea’s setback at Liverpool and all the weekend’s WSL action.
Controversy at the Emirates and Villa stun Manchester United – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Marva Kreel and Tim Stillman to dissect a dramatic WSL weekend and look ahead to the Women’s Champions League
The Mary Earps autobiography causes a stir – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Emma Sanders to discuss all the reaction to former England goalkeeper Mary Earps’s new book, All In. Plus, the panel discuss the talking points as the WSL returned after the international break
England’s Le Tissier dilemma and Fishlock signs off: Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Júlia Belas Trindade and special guest Mary Phillip to discuss England’s defeat to Brazil. Plus, Beth Fisher joins to reflect on Jess Fishlock’s emotional farewell
Jess Fishlock is a Welsh legend and is the women’s game for sale? – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack and Sophie Downey to discuss a week of big-name retirements, England’s return to action, and the financial future of the women’s game with football finance expert Kieran Maguire
Millie Bright bows out and WSL contenders hold firm – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Robyn Cowen and Tom Garry to reflect on Millie Bright’s international retirement, a busy weekend in the WSL and a mixed start for English clubs in the Champions League
The WSL title race bursts into life – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Freddie Cardy and Marva Kreel to discuss the weekend’s WSL action. Plus debate over taking the knee, early kick‑offs and a Women’s Champions League preview
Bunny Shaw is back and Chelsea stay perfect – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Tom Garry and Sanny Rudravajhala to review the weekend’s WSL action
Matt Beard remembered, WSL latest and Mercury13’s big move – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Sophie Downey to pay tribute to Matt Beard, who has died at 47. They also speak to Victoire Cogevina Reynal about Mercury13’s investment in Bristol City Women
High fives for Arsenal and Manchester United – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emma Sanders and Tom Garry to round up all the weekend’s WSL action
Dream debuts and Chelsea’s tactical tussle as WSL returns – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tim Stillman and Fadumo Olow to unpack a thrilling opening weekend in the WSL
The Women’s Super League season preview: Women’s Football Weekly
After what seemed like the shortest off-season ever, the WSL and WSL 2 are back. Faye Carruthers, Suzy Wrack and the panel preview what to expect in 2025-26
Lionesses reign again: Euro 2025 final review: Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Sophie Downey to celebrate England’s historic Euro 2025 triumph over Spain — and reflect on an unforgettable tournament in Switzerland
Euro 2025 final preview: England take on Spain – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack and Sophie Downey to break down Sunday’s Euro 2025 final in Basel
Spain edge Germany to set up Euro 2025 final with England – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Tom Garry, Alex Ibaceta and Chris Paouros to discuss Spain’s dramatic semi-final win over Germany and look ahead to Sunday’s showdown with the Lionesses
England’s late show and Italy heartbreak at Euro 2025: Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Carla Ward and Freddie Cardy to discuss England’s dramatic extra-time win over Italy in the Euro 2025 semi-final, and much more besides
Berger’s brilliance denies France and Spain march on – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Tim Stillman to review two epic quarter-finals and preview the semi-finals.
England victorious after shootout chaos and Italy stun Norway – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Tom Garry, Marva Kreel and Jonathan Liew to relive England’s dramatic win on penalties and Italy’s late heroics
England hit Wales for six and France send Netherlands home – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Tanya Oxtoby to discuss England’s dominant win against Wales, France’s comeback, and the final twists in the Euro 2025 group stage
England bounce back at Euros but Wales can only hope – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Tom Garry, Sophie Downey and Amy Merricks to discuss England’s emphatic win, France’s step closer to the last eight and how Group C reached its climax.
Spain’s fireworks and Portugal’s Euro 2025 lifeline – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Robyn Cowen and Alex Ibaceta to reflect on Spain’s six-goal statement, Portugal’s dramatic late leveller and look ahead to England and Wales in Group D
England fall to France and Wales make proud but painful debut – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Freddie Cardy and Beth Fisher to discuss England and Wales’ opening Group D defeats
Spain dazzle, Ada delivers and England prepare for France – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Tom Garry, Sophie Downey and Tim Stillman to review the opening games of Euro 2025 and preview England and Wales’ tough starts in Group D
Who will win Euro 2025? Our panel make their predictions – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Tom Garry and Marva Kreel give a full preview to Euro 2025, with the tournament kicking off on Wednesday
England gear up for Euro 2025 title defence as Wales prepare for historic debut – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack, Sophie Downey and Laura McAllister to preview England and Wales’ chances at Euro 2025
England’s wild week and their Euros squad assessed: Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry, and Sophie Downey to unpack a turbulent week for the Lionesses
Arsenal are the champions of Europe: Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tim Stillman and Sophie Downey to reflect on Arsenal’s historic Champions League victory
Lucy Bronze on Chelsea’s treble, plus a WCL final preview: Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Robyn Cowen, Freddie Cardy and Lucy Bronze to break down Chelsea’s FA Cup final win and preview Arsenal’s huge Champions League final against Barcelona
Chelsea’s Invincibles and the big WSL report card – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Chris Paouros to dissect a dramatic final WSL day
Six WSL titles in a row for Chelsea and London City go up – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emily Keogh and Jamie Spangher to reflect on Chelsea’s WSL triumph, a dramatic final day in the Championship
Arsenal book their spot in the Champions League final – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Ameé Ruszkai and Marva Kreel to discuss Arsenal’s win, Chelsea’s loss and latest action across the WSL and the Championship
Arsenal and Chelsea face uphill battles in Champions League – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Tom Garry and Emma Sanders to discuss the Champions League semi-finals, the Women’s Championship and the latest WSL action
Canadian Super League latest and FA Cup drama – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Jamie Spangher and Har Johal to discuss the FA Cup and Canada’s new professional league
A different story for England as Belgium hit back – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Sophie Downey to discuss the Lionesses tale of two matches against Belgium
Arsenal and Chelsea a step closer to European glory – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emma Sanders and Tom Garry to discuss a dramatic week for the women’s game
Chelsea and City trade blows and a new era of seven-a-side – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Jamie Spangher and Chris Paouros to discuss a dramatic week for in the women’s game
Chelsea clinch League Cup and Palace close the gap – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Ameé Ruszkai to discuss the League Cup final and the weekend’s WSL Games
Baroness Sue Campbell on changing the game – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Baroness Sue Campbell joins Suzy Wrack and Sophie Downey to discuss her journey and her recent book, The Game Changer
FA Cup shock and City’s managerial shake-up – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry, and Robyn Cowen to discuss Gareth Taylor’s exit and the weekend’s games
WSL shake-up, managerial changes and goals galore – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack and Sophie Downey to break down major developments in the WSL and Championship, managerial departures, and a weekend packed with goals.
Lionesses frustrated, plus the Rubiales trial fallout – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Suzy Wrack and Jamie Spangher to talk through the Women’s Nations League openers
North London is red again as WSL’s top four all win: Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Marva Kreel and Jamie Spangher to discuss Arsenal’s derby rout, Bunny Shaw’s emphatic return for Manchester City, and Chelsea’s late show against Everton
Bunny Shaw abuse fallout, League Cup and FA Cup drama – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey, and Sanny Rudravajhala to discuss Bunny Shaw, Chelsea and City’s League Cup final showdown, and a dramatic FA Cup weekend
How will new signings shape second half of WSL season? – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emma Sanders, and Chris Paouros to discuss WSL deadline day, Arsenal’s seven-goal thriller with Manchester City, and Chelsea’s growing dominance
Chelsea spot on against Arsenal, City win thriller and B-team debate – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Tim Stillman to break down Chelsea’s win over Arsenal, Manchester City’s six-goal thriller, and the WSL title race
WSL returns with derby delight for Toone and a big win for Arsenal – Women’s Football Weekly
Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emma Sanders and Emily Keogh to discuss the action as WSL returns
