Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss Chelsea's unbeaten run ending after 585 days! Has this result been coming and why are Sonia Bompastor's side struggling for form? On the flipside Manchester City are now six points clear at the top, is this their title to lose? It's sad news for Spurs' Jess Naz who is another player to sustain an ACL injury. And it's getting very close for those Champions League spots as we head into the last week of the WSL before Christmas. Timecodes: 02:30 Chelsea's run is over! 06:00 Issues in previous games for Chelsea 11:30 Millie on the bench 14:40 Man City title to lose? 23:25 Jess Naz ACL 26:00 Leah Williamson backCoverage of Manchester City against Aston Villa on Sports Extra, Sunday 14th December, kick-off 11:55.
Manchester United and England defender Maya le Tissier goes on a dog walk with Betty Glover! Maya reflects on her experiences growing up in Guernsey with stepbrother and Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott who has recently received his first call-up for England. Maya also talks about her own England experiences and ambitions.
Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie reflect on how the international break has gone for England and how they look heading into 2026 with just eight camps left until the World Cup. Hear from Sarina Wiegman as she looks ahead to those qualifiers and having to face Spain again! The WSL returns this weekend with Jen and Ellen giving their thoughts on the 12 o’clock kick off times that have caused a bit of debate. There are proposed changes to the League Cup where teams who qualify for the league phase of the Champions League will no longer participate in the League Cup. Plus the team chat the World Cup in 2035 and the joint bid between England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Timecodes: 01:30 England China 07:00 Ellie Roebuck 09:30 Sarina Wiegman 14:40 Scotland 16:25 Wales first win of 2025! 18:00 Bonmati 22:30 The WSL returns & 12pm kick offs 28:30 League Cup changes 33:30 2035 World CupCoverage of Arsenal v Liverpool on Saturday available on Sports Extra 3 and BBC Sounds, kick off 12:00
It’s the last international break of 2025 so Ben Haines and Emma Sanders are back at St. George’s Park as the Lionesses prepare for two friendlies against China and Ghana.Em catches up with Liverpool captain Grace Fisk, who tells us about receiving another call-up, being a sponge around the senior leadership group on camp and being taught by an FBI agent in America! Arsenal defender Lotte Wubben-Moy also joins the pod to talk about building her confidence, new faces in camp and the FA reaching their target of 90% of schools in England offering girls equal access to football in PE. Plus, we hear from Lauren Hemp about being a senior player at just 25-years-old and London City Lionesses forward Izzy Goodwin catches up with Ben to discuss life in the WSL and the England pathway.TIMECODES: 00:05 - Ben and Em are back at St. George’s Park 03:10 - Liverpool captain Grace Fisk joins the pod 13:40 - Em and Ben reflect on Grace’s interview and the England ‘environment’ 17:00 - Arsenal defender Lotte Wubben-Moy catches up with Em 26:09 - Will Sarina Wiegman experiment in defence without her senior centre-backs? 28:44 - Lauren Hemp speaks to the media 30:33 - London City Lionesses and U23s star Isobel Goodwin chats to Ben 37:00 - Em and Ben reflect on a fantastic year for the Lionesses
Ellen White and Jen Beattie host the pod today while Ben is at St Georges Park! Ellen and Jen discuss Tanya Oxtoby leaving Northern Ireland for WSL 2 side Newcastle and why the move could be a very good one. Hannah Hampton has won the BBC Women’s Footballer of the year award with Alessia Russo in second and Aitana Bonmati finishing third. Plus Jen gives us an insight into the NWSL Championship final featuring Lioness Jess Carter and what the future holds for Trinity Rodman with her contract expiring soon. Women's football commentaries this week: England v China, Saturday 29th November, 17:30 on BBC 5 Sports Extra Timecodes: 01:00 Ellen and Jen takeover again! 03:00 Tanya Oxtoby leaving Northern Ireland 10:30 Pressure on Tanya at Newcastle? 14:40 Hannah Hampton BBC Women’s Footballer of the year 22:45 Jess Carter & NWSL Championship final 26:30 Trinity Rodman & the salary cap
Ben Haines chats to Carina Schlüter, the goalkeeper executing the ultimate balancing act: playing in the Champions League whilst studying to become a doctor! Carina shares with Ben what it’s like to balance studying to become a physician with playing in the Champions League, details the support of her club SKN St. Pölten when it comes to managing her schedule and her ambition to combine both of her dreams for as long as possible.Women's football commentaries this week: Arsenal v Real Madrid, Champions League - Wednesday 19th November, 20:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live Chelsea v Barcelona, Champions League - Thursday 20th November, 20:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live
Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie chat the England squad announcement and Sarina Wiegman addresses the fallout out from Mary Earps' book. Ellen and Jen talk environment and culture plus goalkeepers with just one cap between the three keepers for the Lionesses upcoming friendlies against China and Ghana. It’s points dropped for Chelsea after their draw to bottom of the league Liverpool, why are things not clicking for Sonia Bompastor’s side? The team talk why Spurs are doing so well after they held Arsenal to a draw in the North London derby. The Champions League continues this week with huge fixtures for Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea, who face Barcelona, again!Timecodes: 02:30 England squad announcement 05:45 Sarina Wiegman on Earps 12:30 Ellen on Sarina 17:40 Goalkeepers 21:45 What’s up with Chelsea? 31:20 Spurs & North London derby 38:30 Champions LeagueCommentaries coming up this week Arsenal v Real Madrid on 5 Live Sport on Wednesday 19th November, kick off 2000 Chelsea v Barcelona on 5 Live Sport on Thursday 20th November, kick off 2000
Ahead of another Champions League meeting with Barcelona, Ben Haines heads down to Cobham to catch up with Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert. The pair reflect on past meetings between the two clubs, the good and the bad, and whether this game will be any different as a one-off clash. As Chelsea's record appearance holder in the Women's Champions League, Erin reflects on her longevity in the side. Plus, Erin talks about her love of learning and how this could provide a secret weapon on the pitch!TIMECODES: 1m 55s - Erin on facing Barcelona in the Champions League, again 3m 25s - Erin’s memories of previous fixtures 7ms - How do you prepare for Barcelona and praise for Patri Guijarro 8m 55s - Erin on her longevity at Chelsea and ‘survival of the fittest’ 11m 30s - Erin on her love of studying and learning Spanish 13m 55s - Erin on her friendship with ‘T4’ 16m 35s - Will Chelsea prepare any differently this time around 17m45s - Erin’s message to Chelsea fansWomen's football commentaries this week: Arsenal v Real Madrid, Champions League - Wednesday 19th November, 20:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live Chelsea v Barcelona, Champions League - Thursday 20th November, 20:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live
Fran Kirby welcomes BBC Sport presenter Liam Loftus to her home for a BBQ to discuss life off the pitch, her amazing football career and she reflects on the ‘terrifying’ heart condition that changed her life.Live commentary of Spurs v Arsenal on 5 Live Sport on Sunday 16th November, kick off is at 14:30.
Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie chat Arsenal Chelsea controversy and should the WSL get VAR? Manchester City have gone top of the table ahead of the derby at the weekend with the team talking the mentality shift for City to find a way to win. Jen and Ellen talk Freya Godfrey’s performance for London City Lionesses as they beat high flying Spurs. At the other end of the table West Ham and Liverpool both got their first points of the season but both conceded late in extra time. Timecodes: 01:30 Arsenal v Chelsea spectacle 06:45 Referee decisions 09:40 VAR? 18:30 London City Lionesses 24:20 Manchester City & title race 32:30 West Ham & Liverpool Live commentary of Spurs v Arsenal on 5 Live Sport on Sunday 16th November, kick off is at 14:30.
Katie Smith, Ellen White, Rachel Corsie and Esme Morgan talk through the first week of action in Champions League. Mixed fortunes for the English sides, with Arsenal starting their title defence with a loss to eight-time champions Lyon, Chelsea drawing to Twente and Manchester United narrowly beating Valerenga. Elsewhere, there were big wins for Barcelona and Real Madrid! Plus, the panel hear from Millie Bright and talk through next week’s Lionesses squad announcement ahead of friendlies against Brazil and Australia later this month.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Sun 12th Oct 1430, WSL, Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion Sun 12 Oct 1645, WSL, Liverpool v Manchester City on Sports Extra 3
A chance to hear the best bits from some of the Lionesses ahead of England's World Cup final against Spain.Midfield duo and besties Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway reveal how they're getting on learning the language at their new clubs. There's also a cameo from captain Leah Williamson who crashes the pod with a caterpillar cake!Legend Lucy Bronze tells us about her winning mentality and goalscorer Lauren Hemp reveals other sports she very nearly went into.
Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman is the final guest on Jill Scott’s Coffee Club.Hear a side to her that you’ve never heard before including insight into what happened that night at the Euros, how she’s adapted to English culture and what grinds her gears?Who does she liken herself to as a player in the England squad and how has yoga helped her keep calm since becoming a manager?
Why does Jill Scott keep a diary?Jill and Ben Haines answer your questions including who will be the mum of the Lionesses in Australia?Who would Jill pick as her bridesmaids from the England squad?And England captain Leah Williamson asks Jill to pick who she'd rather be stranded on a desert island with between her and her besties, Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway.
It's a special episode for the listeners as Jill Scott answers YOUR questions!Who has the worst habits in the England squad? Who would she rather be for a day, Lauren Hemp or Lauren James? And would she rather give up coffee or football?There's also a special surprise for Jill as her biggest inspiration, Dame Kelly Holmes pops by to talk tattoos, park runs and the power of the Lionesses.
What haircut did Kieran Trippier have when he was younger?The England and Newcastle defender joins Jill and Ben to talk about what it's like playing in the North East and how much the Champions League means to the club.Kieran also speaks about the current competition for right-back in the England squad and what it's like being a captain.And his fellow Newcastle teammate, Callum Wilson, gatecrashes the pod and claims he'd win I'm A Celebrity over Trippier.
England and Everton men's number one, Jordan Pickford, joins Jill Scott's Coffee Club.As fellow Mackems, Jill and Jordan bond over their love of Sunderland, house music, and roundabouts.He reveals his secrets behind his "game management" and who is the best at golf in the England team.
Has Hollywood actor Tom Hiddleston ever dressed up as a Smurf?All the big questions are asked on this edition of Jill Scott's Coffee Club which takes place at Soccer Aid's training camp.Tom reveals how star-struck he was on the set of The Avengers and Jill asks Tom for acting advice for when she films her next adverts.They also find common ground in two things - their love of coffee and England.
What chain of events had Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka pleading their innocence to Robbie Williams in a card game at the World Cup?England and Premier League defender Conor Coady is the latest guest on Jill Scott’s Coffee Club and gives us a real insight into the men’s England camp.He reveals who’s done his hair for the majority of his career and he tells the pod how much he loves to FaceTime, so who is on his latest call list?
Serial winner and Lionesses legend Lucy Bronze flew over from Barcelona to join Jill Scott's Coffee Club.After winning nearly everything in the game, she tells the pod how much she wants to win the World Cup.She also talks to Jill and Ben about life at Barca including learning the language and her apple tart ritual.And find out what Prince William said to her after she received her MBE.
It's only taken a whole series but Lioness and Manchester City star Lauren Hemp finally joins Jill Scott's Coffee Club!With Lauren known for her speed, Jill and Ben try to figure out what head start Jill would need to beat her in a 100m race.Lauren tells the pod how her dream to play in the Olympics started with jumping over bushes and how did she find being a soap star for a day?
What do you get when you cross Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway and Leah Williamson's birthday cake?They tell Jill and Ben about their friendship but also what gets on their nerves about each other too - and they don't hold back!Hear how the podcast descends into pure chaos when Leah Williamson crashes with cake and find out who knows the most about their bestie.*This podcast was recorded on 4th April 2023
Jill Scott and Ben Haines are back with a brand new series and they've got a lot to catch up on!Jill spills all on her Euros antics and being crowned Queen of the Jungle.What happened when she was left in charge of organising the Lionesses' night out? And why did she keep getting into trouble on I'm A Celebrity?
A chance to hear the best bits from Jill Scott's Coffee Club.Skipper Leah Williamson, top goal scorer Ellen White, keeper Mary Earps and super sub Ella Toone reveal all.
England and Manchester United midfielder Lucy Staniforth is the final guest of the series on Jill Scott’s Coffee Club.She tells Jill and Ben how she proposed to her fiancée, that she likes to sing on the toilet and how she used to write letters to Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira.And with it being the last episode, Ben has written a poem for Jill to wrap up the pod.
Manchester City captain Steph Houghton joins the pod to spill the beans on her 20 year friendship with Jill.What was it like going to university with Jill and how did she end up with her car rolling down the hill?Jill also reveals how she persuaded some of the Lionesses to go on electric scooters before a semi-final and how did Steph manage to get a pet horse?
England legend and Jill Scott’s hero Rachel Yankey joins the pod to talk about how the Lionesses have changed since she retired.She tells Jill and Ben Haines how she used to hand out fig rolls when she was on the bench and how she managed to sneak boxes of headphones past Hope Powell.Yanks also talks about how she has her eye on Manchester City winger Lauren Hemp to be the star of the Euros.
Scottish duo Jen Beattie and Erin Cuthbert join Jill and Ben Haines to talk about how they made the move to London.They take us inside the Scotland camp and talk about their sessions on Warzone to how they believe only Northerners can compete with Scottish humour.Erin talks about the first time she used a washing machine and did Jen secretly take Jill on a date?!Plus, there was an emergency record from St George's Park as Jill shares the news that she's left Manchester City after 8 years.
England captain Leah Williamson joins Jill Scott and Ben Haines to talk about her new role for the upcoming Euros.She reveals how a plane journey nearly went wrong for the Lionesses and how James Morrison got her and Jill through it.And how did Jill manage to injure herself during recovery in the pool?
England and Manchester City defender – and best friend of Jill Scott – Demi Stokes joins the pod.Demi talks about what it’s like to go shopping with Jill on Christmas eve, how she’s preparing to become a mum and whether Jill is on the list to be a babysitter?
