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    Manchester City win WSL title & Brighton reach first FA Cup final

    12/05/2026 | 45 mins.
    Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines consider the moments that led to Manchester City ending their decade-long wait for a WSL title.
    As for their top goal scorer Khadija Shaw, how significant would losing her to rivals Chelsea be? And what must City do to back up this season's success?
    With Brighton reaching their first ever women's FA cup final, manager Dario Vidosic joins the pod as they chase the club's first major silverware. What's clicked for them in what could end up being their best ever WSL season? 
    Plus, the panel have their say on Beth Mead's departure from Arsenal; how will she be remembered there and where is her next move?
    This episode discusses death and the loss of a parent. If you or someone you know is in need of help, visit www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.
    TIMECODES:
    2:40 Manchester City win WSL title
    10:40 Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw's influence
    22'19 Dario Vidosic interview
    32:32 Beth Mead leaves Arsenal
    40:30 How does this season rank, as a spectacle?
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    Extra: Lucy Staniforth on retirement, pride and a love-hate relationship with football

    07/05/2026 | 18 mins.
    Aston Villa midfielder Lucy Staniforth has announced her retirement from football at the end of the season and sits down with Em Sanders to discuss her decision at why she is 'at ease' with her career.
    The 33-year-old began her career at Sunderland in 2008 and has gone on to represent seven clubs, the most of any player in the Women's Super League. Staniforth also earned 17 caps for England and was an FA Cup runner-up in 2009 and 2013.
    Lucy chats to Em about the start of her journey, breaking into Sunderland's first team at the age of 16, her love-hate relationship with football over the years and shaking the 'Lucy the footballer' label as she starts a new life away from the pitch.
    Live commentary of Lucy's final WSL home game for Aston Villa, against Arsenal, is on Sports Extra on Saturday 9th at midday.
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    Arsenal exit Europe, City leave it late and WSL promotion parties

    05/05/2026 | 47 mins.
    Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines reflect on a busy weekend of football from European exits to the finale of the WSL 2 season.
    Arsenal’s hopes of defending their European title ended on Saturday as they were beaten by Lyon. The team react to a standout display from Melchie Dumournay and Arsenal’s European campaign as a whole. Barcelona also became the first club to reach six consecutive UWCL finals, but can we read anything into Alexia Putellas’ emotional departure from the pitch at the Camp Nou?
    Manchester City left it late to ensure that winning the Women's Super League remains in their hands. Ellen and Jen discuss the importance of City finding a way to win and touch on the brilliance of Lauren James after Chelsea secured European football for next season.
    Plus, the WSL 2 came to a dramatic conclusion with Birmingham City and Crystal Palace gaining promotion to the Women's Super League. Hayley Ladd joins the pod to chat Crystal Palace making an immediate return to the WSL and Martha Harris chats to the team about promotion parties after beating Charlton the final day to finish top of the table!
    Ellen, Jen and Ben also look ahead to this weekend’s FA Cup semi-finals as Brighton take on Liverpool and Chelsea welcome Manchester City to Stamford Bridge.
    TIMECODES:
    02:11 - Arsenal’s hopes of defending their European title were ended by Lyon.
    10:25 - Lyon and Barcelona will meet in the UWCL final, again!
    15:30 - Round up of new WSL contracts and departure news.
    16:55 - Manchester City seal a win in the Knaack of time!
    18:55 - Chelsea confirm their spot in the Champions League next season.
    21:40 - Ellen is set to be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame!
    23:38 - A dramatic final day in the WSL 2.
    28:22 - Crystal Palace midfielder Hayley Ladd joins the pod.
    34:40 - Birmingham City defender Martha Harris joins the pod.
    40:09 - We look ahead to the FA Cup semi-finals.
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    Extra: Klara Bühl on assists, finding joy and Bayern Munich’s coffee club

    01/05/2026 | 37 mins.
    Ahead of a crucial Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich, Klara Bühl sits down with Ben Haines to chat life on and off the pitch.
    The German winger is the undisputed assist Queen in Europe this season and chats to Ben about finding the joy in football, how coaches get the best out of her and her football inspirations growing up.
    Klara also talks about her rapid rise after making her senior debut for SC Freiburg at just 16-years-old, major tournaments with Germany and Bayern Munich’s coffee club gatherings at Jovana Damnjanović’s cafe!
    TIMECODES:
    01:09 - Klara sits down with Ben Haines.
    01:55 - On the team culture at Bayern Munich.
    04:58 - On her enjoyment on the game contributing to her form.
    10:20 - Learning to find the joy in football.
    13:55 - How would she describe her style of play and providing assists.
    18:25 - On her football inspirations growing up.
    21:00 - On her rapid rise after joining SC Freiburg.
    24:55 - On her first major tournament with Germany 2019.
    27:20 - On her positive mindset.
    29:05 - On her mixed experience at Euro 2022.
    32:20 - Life and creativity away from the pitch.
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    Extra: Millie Bright on retirement, abuse and the future

    01/05/2026 | 23 mins.
    One day on from announcing her retirement, Chelsea and Lionesses legend Millie Bright sits down with Jo Currie to discuss her decision.
    A Euros winner in 2022, the 32-year-old has now left Chelsea after 294 appearances, eight Women's Super League titles, six FA Cups and four League Cups.
    Millie chats to Jo about being both ‘physically and mentally’ ready to say goodbye to football and how she has dealt with the most challenging two years of her life. Bright also reflects on her playing career, which has crossed two eras of women's football, and opens up on what the future holds.
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About BBC Women's Football Weekly
Whether you're a lifelong Lionesses fan or just getting into the women's game, BBC Women's Football Weekly brings you closer to the action with new episodes every week.Ben Haines teams up with England's record goalscorer Ellen White and former Scotland international Jen Beattie to unpack the biggest talking points from the Women's Super League and beyond - covering match previews, standout performances, and all the drama on and off the pitch. BBC Women's Football Weekly also features exclusive interviews with the biggest stars in the Women's Super League and national teams.Subscribe now to get every episode as soon as it drops and stay in the know with the latest from the world of women's football. Plus, listen to classic episodes of Jill Scott's Coffee Club, where Jill sits down with players for honest, off-the-pitch conversations over a coffee.
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