BBC Women's Football Weekly

Home News Sport Weather iPlayer Sounds Bitesize CBeebies CBBC Food Home News Sport Business Technology Health Culture Arts Travel Earth Audio Video Live Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.Find out how to listen to other BBC stationsEpisode detailsRadio 5 Live,·26 Oct 2026,·46 minsAvailable for over a yearEllen White and Ben Haines are back together in the studio, and they're joined by WSL and England legend, Steph Houghton! The team break down a blockbuster weekend of derbies, from Manchester United ending City's 100% start to Arsenal’s north London derby comeback, reliving pressure on both the team and manager Renee Slegers. Ellen and Steph also discuss the progress Manchester United have made since the start of the season, Drew Spence's longevity as she equals the all-time WSL appearance record and Bunny Shaw’s ability to always be ready for showtime! Plus, the Champions League returns for matchday 3, so our trio look ahead to the return of European nights with all three English clubs at home. TIMECODES: 00:05 - Ellen White and Ben Haines are back in the studio together. 01:20 - Steph Houghton joins the team! 02:50 - Reaction to the Manchester derby as United end City's 100% start. Bunny Shaw proves she’s always ready for showtime and how have United turned their WSL form around? 22:11 - Arsenal come from behind to beat Spurs in the north London derby. 28:24 - Was Arsenal’s winning penalty a controversial one? 33:40 - Drew Spence equals the all-time WSL appearance record. 36:32 - London City Lionesses held to a draw by Liverpool with tough challenges ahead. 40:20 - UWCL preview as the competition returns for matchday 3.Programme WebsiteMore episodes