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The Guardian's Women's Football Weekly

The Guardian
Manchester City
Chelsea
Arsenal
Women's Super League
Manchester United
Euro 2025
FA Cup
Lionesses
Women's Football
England
Barclays Women's Super League
Liverpool
Champions League
WSL
Barclays WSL
Nations League
Aston Villa
Everton
Spain
Chelsea FC

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

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Latest Episodes

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.

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.

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 W... more

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey and Marva Kreel to review the 2025-26 WSL season

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Recent Guests

Jill Scott
Lioness' legend, participating in Sport Relief challenge
Sport Relief / Jill Scott
Episode: Manchester City do the double and Jill Scott joins the pod – Women’s Football Weekly
Lucia Lobato
Charlton player interviewed after promotion
Charlton
Episode: Charlton promoted and Barcelona reclaim European crown: Women’s Football Weekly
Amy Merricks
Birmingham City manager
Birmingham City
Episode: Arsenal lose WCL crown and Birmingham’s Merricks joins the pod – Women’s Football Weekly
Kyle Ward
Republic of Ireland football journalist
The Guardian
Episode: England beat Spain again and Marie-Louise Eta blazes a trail – Women’s Football Weekly
Anne‑Marie Batson
Guest on The Guardian Women's Football Weekly
Guardian Football Weekly panelist
Episode: Brighton stun Arsenal in FA Cup as WSL 2 title race heats up – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Tom Garry
Guest on The Guardian Women's Football Weekly
Guardian Football Weekly pundit
Episode: Brighton stun Arsenal in FA Cup as WSL 2 title race heats up – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Freddie Cardy
Guest analyst on the episode
Episode: Arsenal battle past Chelsea in Champions League – Women’s Football Weekly
Tom Gary
On-the-ground post-match analyst
Episode: Arsenal battle past Chelsea in Champions League – Women’s Football Weekly
Ayisha Gulati
Panel guest discussing Chelsea and broader WSL topics
The Guardian panelist
Episode: Chelsea crowned League Cup champions again – Women’s Football Weekly

Hosts

Faye Carruthers
Host of Guardian Women's Football Weekly; The Guardian
Suzanne Wrack
Guardian football writer hosting in Faye's absence; Guardian contributor

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 518 ratings
  • Not fit for the modern game

    Suzy Wrack thinks Grace Geyoro is a striker in 2025 so that should tell you the level of expertise you’re dealing with here. They’re WSL cheerleaders and unable to discuss anything other than how great everyone is at everything.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    flangeslammer
    United States9 months ago
  • 1966 Remains

    For 59 years, England’s men have humiliated themselves, their Queen and now King, and their people on the European and World pitches. Consecutive victories by England’s women in the Euros will neither change this fact nor absolve England of its endless embarrassment. That England’s women have won only further emphasizes the foolishness of a nation that obeys the womanizing Tories and Ukip; idolizes the female-demeaning Farage, Bobo, and Rees-Mogg; listens to the lady-belittling Lord Rupert of Tr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Peter Guillam
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you for including a pundit who supports Spain. I enjoy the pod but the England homerism gets tiresome.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    @gr_atx
    United Statesa year ago
  • Enjoyable

    If you’re casting around for chat on women’s footie that actually has some depth - and isn’t just a readout of scores at the end of a men’s footie discussion - then this is for you.

    It would be interesting to get some overseas correspondents to update on the women’s leagues in places like Spain and the US once in a while.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simon RD
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • This pod is a lifesaver

    The way I needed someone to discuss women’s football is crazy. I have been quenched, thanks :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R-M L
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

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Some reviews note Arsenal-centric coverage and desire broader club balance.
Listeners praise deep tactical insight and strong host pairings.
Praises for informed guests who bring on-the-ground perspectives.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#85
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#200
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#135
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#24
Ukraine/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#33
Indonesia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#43
China/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

England beat Spain again and Marie-Louise Eta blazes a trail – Women’s Football Weekly
Q: How significant is Marie-Louise Eta's appointment for women in coaching?
The guests considered it a landmark achievement that could help break down barriers and inspire more women to pursue coaching at the highest levels, though it also highlighted the pressures and scrutiny such roles bring.
England beat Spain again and Marie-Louise Eta blazes a trail – Women’s Football Weekly
Q: What did England do tactically to neutralize Spain's possession game?
The panel noted England dropped into a compact, organized shape, denying Spain space to operate and forcing them to work harder for chances, while England exploited counter-attacks and set pieces.
A six-goal thriller and the incredible Bunny Shaw – Women’s Football Weekly
Q: Where do you feel their defensive frailties kind of stem from at the moment?
Injuries have decimated the defensive lineup, and without depth in the squad, they struggle to maintain a strong backline.
The Lionesses round off a successful year and Tanya Oxtoby joins the pod – Women’s Football Weekly
Q: What do you think about that, Emily?
Emily discusses the importance of gradual changes in the squad leading up to the World Cup, arguing that excessive rotations could hinder development.
The WSL title race bursts into life – Women’s Football Weekly
Q: What can Chelsea do in the Champions League this season?
Chelsea, while looking to improve, needs to adapt their tactics to compete against top teams in varied match formats, which might mean some rotation in their squad.

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This show offers rigorous, panel-driven breakdowns of women's football across major clubs and international competitions, with a strong emphasis on tactical analysis, player form, and off-field stories. Recurring guests from top leagues and media provide on-the-ground observations and expert context, creating a conversational yet insightful exploration of the women's game, its growth, and key title races. Notable throughlines include leadership and coaching pathways, VAR debates, and the evolving landscape of investment and coverage in women's football, making it a solid pick for listeners who want smart, policy-conscious discussion as well as match-focused insight.

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1. Jill Scott
2. Lucia Lobato
3. Amy Merricks
4. Kyle Ward
5. Anne‑Marie Batson
6. Tom Garry
7. Freddie Cardy
8. Tom Gary

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