Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines are together for the final time this season to react to the June international break which saw England miss out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup. Ellen and Jen reflect on that one crucial defeat to world champions Spain in Mallorca, which ultimately cost the Lionesses top spot in League A3, and evaluate the new European qualifying process with only four direct qualification spots at the end of the league phase.

Scotland finished top of group B4 after back-to-back wins against Israel. Jen praises captain Caroline Weir for her performances in both games, plus we hear from Claire Emslie who has spoken to BBC Radio Scotland after being back with the national team for the first time since giving birth to her son Jamie in December.

And with the curtain falling on the 2025/26 season, the summer transfer window is only just getting started. The team look ahead to what is set to be an unprecedented summer transfer window and the names that could shake up the WSL.

TIMECODES 00:06 - Ellen, Jen and Ben are together for the last time this season! 03:30 - Reaction to England’s 4-0 defeat in Spain, which cost them automatic qualification 12:20 - Georgia Stanway and Beth Mead post-match interviews after their 3-0 win against Ukraine. 14:45 - Ellen and Jen evaluate the league stage of the Women's European qualifiers with only four direct qualification spots. 22:25 - Scotland finish top of their group after two wins over Israel. 24:30 - Just the seven goals for captain Caroline Weir during this international break! 29:15 - Claire Emslie chats to BBC Scotland’s Brian McLauchlin after being back in a Scotland jersey for the first time since giving birth. 34:20 - Erin Cuthbert has returned to Chelsea for "a short period of rehabilitation”. 36:50 - A round of up Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland’s progress. 39:45 - WSL transfer chat including Katie McCabe to Chelsea.

Ben Haines and Em Sanders are back at St. George’s Park for the final time this season as England prepare for their next World Cup qualifying games, knowing they can seal a place at next summer's World Cup finals in Brazil if they avoid defeat against Spain on Friday.

Whilst Em was on press conference duties, Ben had the chance to sit down with two of the Lionesses rising stars, Aston Villa midfielder Lucia Kendall and London City Lionesses forward Freya Godfrey.

Ben chats to the duo about their time within the England environment over the past year, to Lucia about her experience of playing against Spain’s midfield stars back in April, to Freya about her mindset as she patiently waits for her first senior international cap, and from a player perspective, what it’s like to see so many huge names linked with moves to the WSL this summer.

Plus, Em and Ben look back at the FA Cup final as Manchester City secured their first ever domestic double and Em gives us a quick fire run down of the transfer window so far in what is set to be a blockbuster summer.

Live commentary of Spain v England from Mallorca Son Moix Stadium will be on 5 Live and BBC Sounds on Friday 5th June, kick off is at 8pm with all the build up from 7pm.

TIMECODES: 00:03 - Ben and Em are back at St. George’s Park, the home of England. 04:08 - Lucia Kendall and Freya Godfrey sit down with Ben. 12:03 - Lucia and Freya preview Spain v England on Friday and playing against some of the best in the world. 16:50 - Freya talks patience and her mindset as she waits for her first England cap. 19:40 - How will the Ukraine game be different for the Lionesses? 21:10 - What was their experience like at the World Sevens tournament in Brentford. 23:15 - Their thoughts on transfer rumours and the huge names being linked with moves to the WSL. 27:30 - Em and Ben reflect on Lucia and Freya’s interview. 29:20 - Reaction to Manchester City’s FA Cup final win against Brighton. 35:30 - Em’s quick fire transfer round up.

Ellen White and Jen Beattie are in the driving seat for an international break takeover with Ben on England duty at St. George's Park!

They look ahead to England's crucial World Cup qualifiers, with the Lionesses knowing that they can seal a place in Brazil next summer if they avoid defeat against Spain on Friday. Plus, they look ahead to Scotland's double-header against Israel, which will be played behind closed doors in Hungary.

And fresh from signing a two-year contract extension, Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson joins the pod. She talks to Ellen and Jen about the importance of family values within the Wales squad, the benefits of the longer international windows and celebrating the 150th anniversary of the FAW.

Live commentary of Spain v England, live from Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, is on 5 Live and BBC Sounds on Friday 5th June, kick off is 8pm.

TIMECODES: 00:10 - It’s takeover Tuesday with Ellen and Jen 00:50 - Ellen and Jen look ahead to Spain v England 06:50 - Preview of Scotland’s double header against Israel behind closed doors. 08:35 - Claire Emslie is back Scotland, five months on from giving birth. 16:35 - Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson joins the pod.

All eyes will be on Wembley this Sunday as Brighton & Hove Albium take on Manchester City in the final of the Women's FA Cup.

The fixture brings a close to the domestic season and our reporters Em Sanders and Maz Farookhi have been chatting to members of both squads ahead of the showpiece event.

Maz caught up with Brighton and Nigeria goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie to chat about her first season in England, making history with the club and her special connection with the fans. Plus US forward Madison Haley, who has played a key role in getting the team to Wembley with her goals throughout the competition, chats to Maz about her brilliant form, connection with her teammates and just how nice it would be to end the trophy with some silverware.

Manchester City will be hoping to complete a domestic double after lifting their first WSL title in a decade a couple of weeks ago. Em Sanders also went over to their training ground to chat to German midfielder Sydney Lohmann about her first season in England, the challenges she's faced both on and off the pitch and adding finishing the season with a flourish.

Live commentary of the Women's FA Cup final can be heard on 5 Live and BBC Sounds on Sunday 31st May, kick off is at 3pm.

TIMECODES: 01:00 - Chiamaka Nnadozie interview. 08:11 - Madison Haley interview 19:17 - Sydney Lohmann interview

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines unpack another week of huge headlines in the world of women’s football!

The team start with the news that Manchester City striker Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has signed a new four-year contract with the club, just days after it looked like she would be leaving the Women's Super League champions this summer.

It was a weekend of finals as Charlton Athletic gained promotion to the WSL for the first time, beating Leicester City in a penalty shootout. Ellen and Jen discuss Sophie Whitehouse’s penalty heroics and what relegation means for Leicester.

Just days after captaining Barcelona to their fourth Champions League title, Alexia Putellas has announced she is leaving the club after 14 seasons. The team give their immediate reactions to the news and reflect on the final itself as Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo scored two goals each to seal emphatic Barca win over Lyon. Plus, the domestic season comes to an end at Wembley this weekend with Manchester City and Brighton fighting for the last piece of silverware in the FA Cup final. Will it be a domestic double for City or a historic win for the Seagulls? Full commentary of this game will be on 5 Live and BBC Sounds on Sunday 31st May, kick off is at 3pm. TIMECODES 00:10 - Ellen, Jen and Ben are all in the same country! 03:00 - Bunny Shaw signs a new deal with Manchester City after a contract u-turn. 09:55 - Charlton Athletic gain promotion to the WSL for the first time in their history. 14:50 - What does this now mean for Leicester City? 17:20 - Sophie Whitehouse's penalty masterclass. 20:44 - Amalie Thestrup chats to Mark Chapman. 23:55 - Ewa Pajor stars as Barcelona win their fourth Champions League title. 32:00 - Alexia Putellas is leaving Barcelona after 14 seasons at the club. 35:40 - Preview of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Brighton.

The Women's Super League season has been wrapped up and Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines are here to unpack it all. They start by looking at some of the players who were key to Manchester City's first title in a decade, plus reflect on an emotional final day of the WSL as we watched some iconic figures represent their clubs for one last time. The 2025-26 WSL Football Awards also took place on Monday night and the team give their verdict on the winners.

We hear from England manager Sarina Wiegman who has been chatting to Em Sanders after naming her England squad for the final two 2027 Women’s World Cup European qualifiers.

Plus, it's a blockbuster day of football on Saturday! Charlton and Leicester City will compete to determine who gets the final spot in the newly expanded WSL for the 2026/27 season and European giants Lyon and Barcelona meet in the Champions League final.

TIMECODES: 02:05 - Who were the key players in Manchester City’s WSL title win? 07:30 - Round up of results on the final day of the season. 08:40 - More big departures across the league, starting with Katie McCabe. 13:50 - Sam Kerr departs Chelsea and Gemma Bonner leaves Liverpool. 16:15 - Big characters and leaders leaving the WSL. 20:15 - Our verdict on the 2025/26 WSL Football Awards. 26:55 - Sarina Wiegman on the latest Lionesses squad announcement. 34:23 - Charlton take on Leicester in a winner-takes-all WSL play-off. 39:55 - Barcelona and Lyon meet in the Champions League final.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ahead of the Women’s Champions League semi-finals, Guillem Balagué sits down with Spain and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey, who is personally going for a fourth consecutive UWCL title, and a fifth overall!

Mariona gives us an insight into her childhood on the island of Mallorca, moving to Barcelona at the age of 18 and how she’s adapted since moving to Arsenal July in 2024.

Plus, the pair look ahead to facing European giants Lyon in the semi-finals this season, just how much the Champions League means to her and of course, discuss the growing rivalry on the international stage that is Spain vs the Lionesses!

Commentary of both legs of Arsenal’s semi-final against Lyon will be on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.

TIMECODES: 00:46 - Mariona sits down with Guillem. 01:17 - Mariona tells us about her childhood in Felanitx, on the island of Mallorca. 06:40 - On joining Barcelona at 18 years old. 08:50 - On moving to Arsenal back in the summer of 2024 and how she’s adapted. 12:24 - On the recognition she achieved during her first season in England. 15:45 - On her club captain Kim Little and playing at the Emirates. 21:20 - Looking back on last year’s Champions League win. 22:40 - Looking ahead to this year’s Champions League semi-final against Lyon. 28:50 - On the developing rivalry between Spain and the Lionesses.