BBC Women's Football Weekly

Ben Haines, Ellen White, Jen Beattie reflect on the weekends WSL action as the race for Europe gets tighter, the battle to stay off the bottom gets tougher and there are new contracts and departures at Chelsea.The team reflect on wins for Liverpool, West Ham and Everton as Leicester City suddenly find themselves at the foot of the table.Some big results at the other end of the table too as the fight for a top three spot and a Champions League football gets tighter and tighter between Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea.Jen reacts to the news Caroline Weir has been named Scotland captain on an official basis, plus the pod reacts to Paul Green leaving his role as Chelsea's head of women's football after 13 years.TIMECODES: 00:10 - Madonna spotted at Spurs vs Chelsea! 03:30 - Liverpool are off the bottom of the table for the first time since November. 07:40 - West Ham stun Brighton with three late goals 12:15 -  Leicester suffer their ninth loss in 14 league games 14:44 - Everton part ways with Brian Sorensen 17:55 - Praise for Courtney Brosnan 21:15 - Arsenal end Manchester City’s 13-game winning run 22:25 - Lotte Wubben-Moy vs Bunny Shaw 27:40 - Chelsea get back to winning ways against Tottenham 30:20 - New contract for Sonia Bompastor and Paul Green leaves Chelsea 34:40 - Caroline Weir announced as new Scotland captain 38:30 - Looking ahead to this week's UWCL knock out play-offs.

Five months on from spending the day with some of the London City Lionesses squad back in August, Ben Haines is back at Cobdown Park to catch up with a superstar trio after the WSL mid-season break.Danielle van de Donk is back on the pod shortly after making her debut for the side to talk about her recovery, going through rehab when your a new member of a team and reveals whether she's been taking part in the squad's Spanish lessons!New signing, France forward Delphine Cascarino, chats to Ben about joining the WSL, her ambitions with the club and how she's settled into London life so far.Plus, Freya Godfrey joins Ben, fresh from scoring her fourth WSL goal of the season, to talk being 'more selfish' on the pitch, her first England camp and her love of jigsaw puzzles!

Ben Haines, Ellen White, Jen Beattie and special guest Karen Bardsley reflect on the weekend that may well have sealed the title for City as they beat holders Chelsea 5-1 to put them 11 points clear. KB gives an insight into behind the scenes at City and manager Jeglertz style and why City are now the team to fear. Has Sonia Bompastor got her tactics wrong with the fight for those Champions League spots very much on. The transfer window closes today with the likes of Georgia Stanway and Ona Batlle potentially on the move to Arsenal in the summer. Could Katie McCabe be leaving the club? Plus more history for Arsenal as they win the Champions Cup with Jen representing the Kim Little fan club from across the pond!Timecodes: 01:00 Welcome back KB! 04:00 Chelsea defending 09:30 Lauren Hemp 13:35 City the team to fear 25:25 Transfer window 27:30 Ona Batlle to Arsenal? 29:30 Katie McCabe to leave? 30:40 Champions Cup Commentary of Arsenal v Manchester City in the WSL, Sunday 8 Feb 1200 KO, Sports Extra 2

Ben Haines catches up with Aston Villa captain Rachel Daly after the mid-season break to talk wedding planning, finding her form in her more 'natural position' and the type of captain she is, both on and off the pitch.Ben and Rachel also discuss the rise of Lucia Kendall, how good it is to Ellie Roebuck back on the pitch and the kind of role Rachel will have whilst she's temporarily sidelined with an injury.

Emma Sanders is at the Chelsea training ground chatting to pod regular Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze! Lucy talks about chasing the WSL title, her future and who would make the best traitors and faithfuls!

England defender Jess Carter speaks to BBC Sport's Laura Scott about how receiving racist messages online during Euro 2025 left her not wanting to leave the hotel.Jess also talks about playing for Gotham FC compared to England and competing in the Champions Cup.This interview discusses experiences of racial abuse. If you or someone you know is in need of help, you can find links to organisations who can provide help and support at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss whether the title is now City's after Chelsea lost to Arsenal. Is there a way back for Sonia Bompastor's side? There were lots of special guests at the London City Lionesses match including Spanish star Alexia Putellas. Could a move to the WSL be on the cards for the Barcelona player?It's getting interesting down the bottom of the table with Liverpool and West Ham both winning, but Everton suffered their sixth consecutive home defeat in the league. Plus the team debate the Fifa Champions Cup with an ever growing fixture list. Timecodes: 01:00 Jen makes Haggis! 03:00 Is the title City's? 07:00 London City clicking & Godfrey goal 08:35 Alex Greenwood at centre-half? 10:25 Chelsea find a way back? 13:30 Arsenal & Beth Mead  18:30 Alexia Putellas at LCL  26:40 Liverpool & Everton  30:45 Trinity Rodman 32:45 Champions Cup

Senior women’s football news reporter Emma Sanders has travelled down to Cobham to chat to Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert and Alyssa Thompson ahead of a huge run of games for the WSL club.Erin is back on the pod and discusses the six-point gap at the top of the league as well as relishing big crowds and personal milestones as she approaches a decade with the London club. Alyssa, one of Chelsea's newest recruits, makes her Women's Football Weekly debut and chats to Emma about West End musicals, dealing with the cold weather and being nervous about playing in the WSL!Live commentary of London City Lionesses v Manchester City in the WSL is on Sports Extra 2 on Sunday 25 January, KO 12:00 and Chelsea v Arsenal is also live on BBC One on Saturday 25th January, KO 12:30.

The Kim Little fan club are all together for this one featuring very special guests...Kim Little and Beth Mead!Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie are down at the Arsenal training ground catching up with former teammates and friends captain Kim Little and Beth Mead! Manager Renee Slegers also joins the pod after Arsenal released a documentary about their journey to winning the Champions League last season. Jen with the starring role of doing the voice over for the doc! Kim and Beth chat about how they're feeling on and off the pitch, plus an insight into the communication amongst the team and staff and how that works. Renee reflects on how she stays so calm under pressure and her ambitions as the Arsenal manager. Plus Renee shares an anecdote about how she wasn't always so confident speaking in public!

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss London City Lionesses making a big signing in six time Champions League winner Delphine Cascarino. The team chat the pull of the WSL and how Cascarino will fit into the squad. Arsenal and Chelsea top the women’s football revenue list in 2025 and how that gap between clubs lower down the league could be reduced. Can Liverpool’s win and new signings spark a turnaround in form? And Jen and Ellen predict who will make the League Cup final!Timecodes: 01:30 Intro & Arsenal fun reflections! 05:50 London City Lionesses sign Delphine Cascarino 09:30 Where does she fit in? 18:35 Danielle van de Donk is back! 23:25 Revenue & the gap 28:00 Scheduling & match times 31:30 FA Cup draw headlines 35:10 Liverpool crucial win 35:45 Who’s making League Cup final? Live commentary of London City Lionesses v Manchester City in the WSL on Sports Extra 2 on Sunday 25 January, KO 12:00

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie talk the WSL weekend which saw Manchester City maintain that gap at the top with the signing of USA midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns looking imminent. Signe Gaupset impressed on her debut for Spurs to help their push for a Champions League place. Plus the FA Cup returns with the fourth round, Ellen and Jen pick out their game to watch out for!01:30 Ellens PT plan! 05:50 City & Viv finish  11:30 Chelsea ruthlessness  16:35 Chased or the chaser?  23:25 Arsenal & Stanway? 26:00 Sam Coffey  28:30 Signe Gaupset  35:10 FA Cup picks

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.

Katie Smith, Ellen White, Rachel Corsie and Esme Morgan talk through the first week of action in Champions League. Mixed fortunes for the English sides, with Arsenal starting their title defence with a loss to eight-time champions Lyon, Chelsea drawing to Twente and Manchester United narrowly beating Valerenga. Elsewhere, there were big wins for Barcelona and Real Madrid! Plus, the panel hear from Millie Bright and talk through next week’s Lionesses squad announcement ahead of friendlies against Brazil and Australia later this month.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

A chance to hear the best bits from some of the Lionesses ahead of England's World Cup final against Spain.Midfield duo and besties Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway reveal how they're getting on learning the language at their new clubs. There's also a cameo from captain Leah Williamson who crashes the pod with a caterpillar cake!Legend Lucy Bronze tells us about her winning mentality and goalscorer Lauren Hemp reveals other sports she very nearly went into.

Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman is the final guest on Jill Scott’s Coffee Club.Hear a side to her that you’ve never heard before including insight into what happened that night at the Euros, how she’s adapted to English culture and what grinds her gears?Who does she liken herself to as a player in the England squad and how has yoga helped her keep calm since becoming a manager?

Why does Jill Scott keep a diary?Jill and Ben Haines answer your questions including who will be the mum of the Lionesses in Australia?Who would Jill pick as her bridesmaids from the England squad?And England captain Leah Williamson asks Jill to pick who she'd rather be stranded on a desert island with between her and her besties, Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway.

It's a special episode for the listeners as Jill Scott answers YOUR questions!Who has the worst habits in the England squad? Who would she rather be for a day, Lauren Hemp or Lauren James? And would she rather give up coffee or football?There's also a special surprise for Jill as her biggest inspiration, Dame Kelly Holmes pops by to talk tattoos, park runs and the power of the Lionesses.

What haircut did Kieran Trippier have when he was younger?The England and Newcastle defender joins Jill and Ben to talk about what it's like playing in the North East and how much the Champions League means to the club.Kieran also speaks about the current competition for right-back in the England squad and what it's like being a captain.And his fellow Newcastle teammate, Callum Wilson, gatecrashes the pod and claims he'd win I'm A Celebrity over Trippier.

England and Everton men's number one, Jordan Pickford, joins Jill Scott's Coffee Club.As fellow Mackems, Jill and Jordan bond over their love of Sunderland, house music, and roundabouts.He reveals his secrets behind his "game management" and who is the best at golf in the England team.

Has Hollywood actor Tom Hiddleston ever dressed up as a Smurf?All the big questions are asked on this edition of Jill Scott's Coffee Club which takes place at Soccer Aid's training camp.Tom reveals how star-struck he was on the set of The Avengers and Jill asks Tom for acting advice for when she films her next adverts.They also find common ground in two things - their love of coffee and England.