BBC Women's Football Weekly

Ben and Ellen are joined by The Guardian's Tom Garry as the WSL returns! Kick off times have changed this season, what is the best time for a women's football audience to have games played? Is the Sunday evening match a good idea and who does it appeal to most?
Elsewhere London City Lionesses started strongly with some of the biggest global stars in their line up, however none of their starting XI were English.
Tom and Ellen debate what this means for football in England and the development of the game. Should the league be doing more to help home grown talent?
Plus an investigation is under way after Crystal Palace breached a rule by using four substitution windows in their 1-0 win over Everton.
 
TIMECODES:
01:00 - WSL returns and so does Tom Garry!
05:30 - Kick off times
10:35 - Sunday evening debate
20:10 - London City Lionesses & United struggle
26:40 - English players in the WSL
33:50 - Good start for Man City but enough to compete in Europe?
37:00 - Palace breaking subs rule

Em Sanders is at Anfield for the final stop of our media day tour before the WSL season kicks off on Friday!
First up, Gareth Taylor sits down with Em to discuss consistent behaviours on and off the pitch, having a full pre-season with the squad, and his passion for gardening. Scottish midfielder Sam Kerr also drops by to reflect on her leadership style and driving standards in the squad.
Plus, two summer arrivals join the pod. England goalkeeper Khiara Keating talks reuniting with Gareth Taylor, maturing on and off the pitch, and her ambitions with both Liverpool and the Lionesses, while Sara Agrež discusses her defensive attributes and inspiring the next generation of young girls in Slovenia.
TIMECODES:
00:04 - Em Sanders is at Anfield for the final media day diary episode!
00:39 - Gareth Taylor interview.
15:35 - Sam Kerr interview.
21:45 - Khiara Keating interview.
30:47- Sara Agrež interview.

The Women's Super League is back on Friday and Ellen White and Ben Haines have returned for a new season of the Women's Football Weekly!
Ellen shares her thoughts on the biggest summer transfers, plus Em Sanders joins the pod to take a closer look at some of the under-the-radar signings that could quietly define the campaign.
The team also looks ahead to a massive opening night under the lights in Bromley, where headline-making London City Lionesses kick off the season against a Manchester United side starting a new era under head coach Eva Olid. Plus, the panel reacts to Dario Vidosic's shock departure from Brighton and evaluate the swift succession plan that brought in new manager Arturo Ruiz.
While many European stars enjoyed a rare extended summer break, the major tournament action continued in Morocco for an unforgettable Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Ali Howorth stops by to give us the lowdown on the tournament, including Cameroon's historic first-ever title win. To wrap things up, Ellen gives us her pre-season predictions - so look away now, Lauren Hemp!
TIMECODES:
00:05 - Ben Haines and Ellen White are back!
03:13 - Parish notices ahead of the new season.
05:50 - Ellen gives her reaction to the big moves of the summer.
10:17 - Em Sanders joins the pod to chat under the radar transfers.
18:21 - London City Lionesses v Manchester United preview.
25:28 - Brighton v Arsenal preview after the departure of Dario Vidošić.
34:24 - WAFCON 2026 review with Ali Howorth.
43:06 - Ellen gives her pre-season predictions.

Ben Haines is down at Hotspur Way for the next stop of our media day tour!
With Tottenham’s summer transfer business signalling serious ambition, head coach Martin Ho sits down with Ben to discuss being talked about as genuine WSL contenders, plus how meditation and golf help him decompress off the pitch.
Two of Spurs’ high-profile summer arrivals also drop by. Vic Pelova reflects on making the rare move across North London, their pre-season camp in Spain, and rediscovering her best self. Plus, Kirsty Hanson, the WSL’s third-highest goalscorer last season, discusses building on that form and what drew her to Spurs’ style of play.
Rounding things off, Norwegian duo Tinka Tandberg and Signe Gaupset heap praise on each other, discuss embracing the hype around Spurs and celebrate their connection with the fans.
TIMECODES:
00:05 - Ben Haines is down at Hotspur Way!
01:09 - Martin Ho interview.
15:42 - Vic Pelova interview.
27:09 - Kirsty Hanson interview.
33:27 - Signe Gaupset and Tinka Tandberg interview.

Ben Haines is back, and back on the road, this time down in Kent for the London City Lionesses media day.
New signing Mary Earps joins Ben to discuss her return to the WSL and overcoming setbacks, while head coach Eder Maestre breaks down club culture, playing identity, and viewing Alexia Putellas as his extension on the pitch. Plus, Freya Godfrey returns to chat about squad bonding, personal growth, and her improving Spanish.
Izzy Goodwin opens up about her newfound love for Fortnite, her infection energy, and tries to clear up whether she’s Izzy or Isobel. Jana Fernandez reflects on a much-needed summer break, exploring British supermarkets, and bringing famous friends to the club, before Alanna Kennedy rounds things off by discussing consistency in the number six role and the squad's ambitions for the season ahead.
TIMECODES:
00:04 - Ben Haines is back on the road!
01:32 - Mary Earps interview.
10:12 - Eder Maestre interview.
18:15 - Freya Godfrey interview.
28:08 - Izzy Goodwin interview.
38:40 - Jana Fernandez interview.
53:00 - Alanna Kennedy interview.