EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 37 MIN
Extra: The WSL 2 & race for promotion
from BBC Women's Football Weekly · host BBC Radio 5 Live
Emma Sanders takes an in depth look at the race for promotion to the WSL and those clubs in among it. Birmingham City sit top with head coach Amy Merricks telling Emma the club is ready to be back in the top flight. Charlton sit second with a very impressive season led by Karen Hills. Danish striker Amalie Thestrup gives an insight into how important culture is at the club and one of the reasons for their success.Newcastle have an outside chance of getting into the play-off spots and we hear from boss Tanya Oxtoby about the clubs ambitions. Bristol City have dropped out of that play-off race but interim CEO Lowri Roberts shares the clubs longer term plan to get back into the WSL. Plus head coach Charlotte Healy talks about all the changes since she was appointed last summer.Timecodes: 00:30 Birmingham City with Amy Merricks 10:00 Charlton Karen Hills 17:30 Amalie Thestrup 23:45 Newcastle Tanya Oxtoby 27:00 Bristol City Lowri Roberts 32:00 Charlotte Healy
What this episode covers
Emma Sanders takes an in depth look at the race for promotion to the WSL and those clubs in among it. Birmingham City sit top with head coach Amy Merricks telling Emma the club is ready to be back in the top flight. Charlton sit second with a very impressive season led by Karen Hills. Danish striker Amalie Thestrup gives an insight into how important culture is at the club and one of the reasons for their success.Newcastle have an outside chance of getting into the play-off spots and we hear from boss Tanya Oxtoby about the clubs ambitions. Bristol City have dropped out of that play-off race but interim CEO Lowri Roberts shares the clubs longer term plan to get back into the WSL. Plus head coach Charlotte Healy talks about all the changes since she was appointed last summer.Timecodes: 00:30 Birmingham City with Amy Merricks 10:00 Charlton Karen Hills 17:30 Amalie Thestrup 23:45 Newcastle Tanya Oxtoby 27:00 Bristol City Lowri Roberts 32:00 Charlotte Healy
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