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The Women's Football Show

The Women's Football Show

talkSPORT 259 Episodes May 25, 2026

talkSPORT presents The Women's Football Show, celebrating the best of the Women's Super League and beyond. Hosted by former Lioness Lianne Sanderson, the show features top analysis, debate, and a lineup of guests each week. Coverage includes the WSL, FA Cup, international matches, news, and transfer gossip.

Episodes

How Barcelona regained their European crown! Plus, where is Bunny Shaw moving next? May 25, 2026 1:13:19 The final installment of the season for The Women's Football Show is here as Barcelona win their fourth Champions League title, thrashing Lyon 4-0. Lianne Sanderson is joined by Beau McCormick-Roddis to react straight after the game! Plus, Jacqui Oatley joins to show to react to THOSE Hannah Hampton comments about the media's treatment of female goalkeepers. And Tom Garry reveals what he knows abo
Why didn't Katie McCabe get to say goodbye to Arsenal at the Emirates? Plus, Fran Kirby discusses Brighton's FA Cup run! May 18, 2026 1:02:50 The WSL season comes to an end! And some big names will be leaving some big clubs this summer, including Katie McCabe who is saying goodbye to Arsenal and Sam Kerr who is leaving Chelsea! Lianne Sanderson is joined by Uma Gurav to reflect on all of that. Plus, Fran Kirby joins the show to discuss Brighton’s run to the FA Cup final and why she retired from international duty when she did. And we he
Man City win the WSL - but are they about to LOSE Bunny Shaw? May 11, 2026 58:41 Man City have been crowned WSL champions for the first time in a decade - Lianne reacts to a simply fantastic debut season for Andree Jeglertz! But with reports that their star striker Bunny Shaw might be leaving the club this summer, how would City cope without her? Uma Gurav joins to discuss Shaw's future and to break down those dramatic FA Cup semi finals which have seen City set up a final aga
Arsenal out the UWCL, Birmingham City and Crystal Palace promoted to the WSL and Brighton's new stadium plans! May 4, 2026 59:08 As Arsenal crash out of the Women's Champions League, Lianne Sanderson and Uma Gurav discuss what went wrong - and preview that huge final between Barcelona and Lyon! ESPN's Gemma Soler also weighs in on what makes Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas so key for Barcelona. Plus, Birmingham City Women's manager Amy Merricks joins the show after winning the WSL 2 title and earning promotion to the top
Arsenal take a massive step towards the UWCL final - and Man City stumble in the WSL! Apr 27, 2026 1:05:47 Who will make it to the final of the Women's Champions League? With both semi-finals finely poised, Lianne Sanderson and Uma Gurav discuss Arsenal's chances and whether Bayern Munich could possibly stun Barcelona in the second leg. Plus, they'll reflect on Man City's shock defeat to Brighton and what it means for the title race. Craig Courtney from the Tilton Talk podcast discusses Birmingham's ch
So far, so good for the Lionesses - will the road to the World Cup remain smooth? Apr 20, 2026 56:52 As the Lionesses maintain their perfect record in World Cup qualifying thanks to hard-fought wins over Spain and Iceland, Lianne Sanderson breaks down whether England can hang on to avoid the dreaded playoffs! She is also joined by Uma Gurav to reflect on what it means for England Women to have reached 500 games. Plus, award-winning broadcaster Vaishali Bhardwaj joins the show to reflect on w
Can the Lionesses beat Spain to take a massive step towards the World Cup? Apr 13, 2026 56:56 Can the Lionesses take a massive step toward World Cup qualification - or are they in danger of facing a playoff route? Lianne Sanderson and Uma Gurav preview England vs Spain at Wembley and discuss how long Sarina Wiegman is likely to stay in charge of the Lionesses. Plus, ex Villa midfielder Kenza Dali joins the show to discuss the shock of being cut from the France team just before the Eur
How damaging will Chelsea's UWCL exit be - and is the pressure on Marc Skinner unfair? Apr 7, 2026 58:06 The stage is now set for the semi-finals of the Champions League - but it's taken controversy to get here. Lianne reflects on the refereeing decisions from Chelsea's second leg against Arsenal and predicts who will make it through to the final! She also discusses the reported pressure on Marc Skinner at Man United and whether it's deserved. Plus, we're joined by London City Lionesses' assistant co
How do we improve refereeing standards in the women's game? Plus, Rachel Yankey joins the show! Mar 30, 2026 1:16:37 Arsenal take the advantage in their Champions League tie against Chelsea - but there were some huge refereeing controversies. Lianne reacts to Sonia Bompastor's suggestion that perhaps referees should be brought in from the men's game and discusses what we should be doing to improve the standards of officiating across the board. Plus, ex-Arsenal star Rachel Yankey joins the show to chat about wha
Should Bunny Shaw win the Ballon d'Or? Plus, Kelly Smith joins the show! Mar 23, 2026 52:12 The fastest hattrick in WSL history! Bunny Shaw makes history in 13 minutes - but should she be in the conversation for the Ballon d'Or? Lianne Sanderson thinks so! Plus, the legend Kelly Smith joins Lianne to reflect on her incredible career - her current role as a striker coach at Arsenal and what it was like to watch them win the Champions League last year. And director of women’s football at t
Lucy Bronze exclusively chats winning Euro 2025 with a broken leg, Chelsea's Champions League hopes and reaching 145 England caps! Mar 16, 2026 1:02:38 Ever wondered just how Lucy Bronze managed to win the Euros with a broken leg? Well, she reveals all as she joins Lianne Sanderson for an exclusive chat! She’ll chat about reaching 145 England caps, challenging for the Champions league - and why it was so important to her that she played last summer for the Lionesses despite her injury. Plus, after Chelsea's League Cup win, Uma Gurav joins to
Are the Lionesses on track for automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup? Plus, Lauren James previews the League Cup final! Mar 9, 2026 57:59 An emphatic start to the Lionesses' World Cup qualifying campaign with 2 big wins...but how healthy is their defensive line looking ahead of those crucial ties against Spain? Kit Shepard from The Times reflects on England's performances against Iceland and Ukraine. Uma Gurav joins to break down how the other Home Nations and the Republic of Ireland are getting on in their qualification campaigns.

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