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Chelsea
Arsenal
Women's Super League
Manchester City
Manchester United
Women's Football
Champions League
WSL
Euro 2025
Barcelona
FA Cup
Lyon
Women's Champions League
Liverpool
Women's FA Cup
England
Emma Hayes
Aston Villa
Spain
Brighton

An unfiltered, fun look at the world of football, with a focus on the women's game, featuring commentator Flo Lloyd-Hughes, and a rotating group of friends.

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Latest Episodes

Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker Humphreys sit down with Madeline Pape, a former international track athlete, academic and researcher who has worked with the International Olympic Committee on gender and inclusion in sport. We chat to Madeline about... more

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Ollie Glanvill to unpack the history of Chelsea Women. A dominant force in recent years, Chelsea started out several tiers below the top of English women’s football. Long before Emma Hayes tran... more

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to dive into a discussion on sportswashing and the Fifa World Cup. We’re joined by author, academic and ex footballer Jules Boykoff to discuss his new book, ‘Red Card’, explor... more

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Arseblog’s Tim Stillman and former Arsenal player Kirsty Pealling to breakdown the history of England’s most successful women’s football team. From its foundation in 1987, to a six-year unbeaten streak and European title... more

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Recent Guests

Madeline Pape
Former Australian track athlete and academic focusing on gender studies
Academic, works with IOC on inclusion in sport
Episode: Gender and sport with Madeline Pape
Jules Boykoff
Author, academic, former footballer
Author of Red Card; academic
Episode: World Cup and Sportswashing with Jules Boykoff
Tim Stillman
Arsenal analyst, covers the club for Arseblog
Arseblog
Episode: The history of Arsenal Women
Kirsty Pealling
Former Arsenal Women player from the club's early years
Arsenal Women
Episode: The history of Arsenal Women
Kate Lumpers
Returning guest
Counter Pressed
Episode: City are WSL champions
Kathryn Batte
Sports journalist joining from Munich to discuss the match
Independent journalist / The Athletic (as referenced in show context)
Episode: Arsenal dump Chelsea out of Champions League
Maggie Murphy
Managing Director of Aston Villa Women
Aston Villa Women
Episode: Is it time to shake up the FA Cup?
Nikki Doucet
Chief Executive of WSL Football
WSL Football
Episode: Counter Pressed Meets: Nikki Doucet
Stef McLoughlin
Representative from Glasgow City FC
Glasgow City FC
Episode: What is the UEFA Europa Cup?

Hosts

Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Host of Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends; frequent collaborator on Counter Pressed and related shows.
Becky Taylor-Gill
Co-host; contributes as a regular voice and guest on Counter Pressed.
Jessy Parker Humphreys
Co-host; journalist and commentator, adds research-driven insight and industry context.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 628 ratings
  • So funny

    Love this show so much. Started listening just after the Women’s World Cup and they have just got better and better. Brilliant analysis, great guests and a lot of laughs in every episode. Don’t miss out

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moidysgirl
    Australia5 months ago
  • Very Im-Pressed

    Led by the remarkable Flo, this podcast is excellent for anyone with an interest in women’s football. Particularly as someone who is relatively new to following women’s football, Flo and friends are great at presenting the facts, and their opinions, around what is happening in the current state of the women’s game. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndreRieu69
    Australiaa year ago
  • Most fun women’s football podcast

    Insightful and hilarious - must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Juliet Harris
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Beautiful

    Keep giving Barça Femení the credit they deserve

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Visc@B@rc@1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Favourite women’s football podcast

    This is easily my favourite Women’s football podcast. Flo, Jessie and Beckie are clearly really passionate and extremely knowledgeable about football. Their insights are always really interesting and very funny. They are also really timely and the first out with the gossip and the news

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJK w4
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Fans value the hosts' credibility and familiarity with the sport, often noting guest quality.
Some critics highlight perceived bias or strong opinions, especially around club rivalries.
Listeners praise the show's knowledgeable analysis of women's football and engaging banter.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#222
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#174
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#225
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#192
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#26
Russia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#29
Spain/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gender and sport with Madeline Pape
Q: Tell us, what does your work right now specifically look at?
My research program focuses on how sex and gender shape rules in sport, including eligibility and the role of the menstrual cycle in athletes' experiences, while examining how lobby groups influence how women's categories are defined across contexts and levels of sport.
World Cup and Sportswashing with Jules Boykoff
Q: How should fans engage with the World Cup without feeling complicit in the system?
The guests suggest balancing enjoyment with active critique, supporting grassroots activism, and participating in campaigns like Reboot FIFA, while choosing to watch with like-minded friends and discuss issues online.
World Cup and Sportswashing with Jules Boykoff
Q: What do you see as the core drivers of sportswashing in the current World Cup cycle, especially with Infantino and Trump in the mix?
He argues that the money and power dynamics dominate: leaders use major events to bolster legitimacy and economic gains, while less attention is paid to ongoing human rights concerns once the tournament starts.
World Cup and Sportswashing with Jules Boykoff
Q: Jules, how did you go from international footballer to becoming a respected academic and author around sports washing?
Jules explains that early exposure to the politics of sport during his youth career opened his eyes to how political and economic interests shape football, leading him to study these dynamics critically while still loving the game.
UWCL playoffs and an Arsenal mailbag
Q: What does Tim think about Renne as a head coach?
Tim feels optimistic about Renne's future with the appointments made around her, but remains cautious, stating the next stage is anticipating problems before they impact performance.

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A lively, opinionated roundtable that centers on women's football, blending sharp tactical takes with banter and personal stories from a core trio of hosts. Episodes routinely cover WSL results, major European knockout ties, player form, and off-pield dynamics—from stadium experience to sponsorships—often weaving in memorable anecdotes and insider chatter. The show stands out for its accessible, educated analysis, strong chemistry among hosts, and a willingness to tackle both on-pitch and industry-wide issues with humor and candor. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want thoughtful football analysis delivered with personality and a community vibe, plus fans of the women's game looking for regular, approachable discussion and guest persp... more

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Recent guests on Counter Pressed include:

1. Madeline Pape
2. Jules Boykoff
3. Tim Stillman
4. Kirsty Pealling
5. Kate Lumpers
6. Kathryn Batte
7. Maggie Murphy
8. Nikki Doucet

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