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BBC Women’s Football Weekly – Lionesses in Form, Cuthbert Back and Kirby Discusses Brighton’s Opening Run

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026grace

Ellen White and Ben Haines return alongside former England star and Brighton midfielder Fran Kirby. The trio reflect on England’s 3-1 win over Greece in the opening leg of their World Cup play-off semi-final. They discuss the impact of the debutants, Maya Le Tissier’s strong display at right-back, and whether the Lionesses need to be […]

USA Rout Peru as Teenage Debutants Shine in Opening Step Toward 2030 | USA

September 27, 2026September 27, 2026grace

In their opening game of the 2030 World Cup cycle, the US men’s national team earned an emphatic 4-1 victory over Peru at Orlando’s Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday. First-time internationals Justin Ellis, Zavier Gozo and Justin Hall all scored, while 16-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to represent the US in […]

BBC Women’s Football Weekly – City’s Flawless Opening, United’s Improvement & the Champions League Is Back!

September 21, 2026September 22, 2026grace

Ben Haines and Ellen White join forces in the studio to review an eventful weekend of domestic football and look ahead to the return of European competition! The discussion begins with Manchester City preserving their perfect start to the WSL season and Lauren Hemp’s impressive performances. The pair then assess Tottenham’s commanding win over a […]

What Does the Scottish Premiership’s Opening Weekend Reveal About Scottish Clubs’ European Prospects?

August 4, 2026August 5, 2026grace

Wouter Vrancken has inherited a club that saw a historic league championship slip away during the final 10 minutes of last season. Since then, the team have lost their influential captain and leading striker, as well as their standout midfielder, while the squad has undergone significant changes. His first competitive assignment was a Champions League […]

Could This Be the Premiership’s Game of the Season on Opening Weekend?

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026grace

McCann and assistant Billy Dodds earned praise last season after reviving a struggling Kilmarnock side and guiding them to safety. Judging by this performance, they may now have another major challenge on their hands. Finding the net was not the problem last season, as Kilmarnock scored more goals than any other team in the bottom […]

Was Jude Bellingham’s opening goal against Norway wrongly given? | World Cup 2026

July 12, 2026grace

Nyland launches it forward A long kick from Norway’s Ørjan Håskjold Nyland near the end of the first half in their World Cup last-eight clash with England is claimed by Elliot Anderson. Image credit: Broadcast capture Norway’s goalkeeper, Ørjan Håskjold Nyland, sends a long goal kick upfield two minutes into first-half stoppage time. The delivery […]