EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 45 MIN
Six points for England, the WSL run-in and Arsenal meet Lyon again
from BBC Women's Football Weekly · host BBC Radio 5 Live
Ellen, Jen and Ben are back together after their very own international breaks to react to the latest round of World Cup qualifying games and look ahead to a huge weekend of fixtures in the WSL and Champions League.The team reflect on the April international window which saw England go four wins from four and keep automatic qualification for next year's World Cup in their hands. Ellen and Jen discuss the standout performers for the Lionesses, plus they reflect on Scotland’s growth after back-to-back draws against Belgium.As the WSL returns, we look at vital games for Leicester City at the bottom of the table and Manchester United in their battle for European football next season. Plus, it’s a huge weekend for Arsenal who meet European giants Lyon again in the semi-finals of the UWCL. Can they secure a first-leg advantage at the Emirates this year?TIMECODES: 00:07 - Ellen, Jen and Ben are back together. 02:50 - The Lionesses are four wins from four in World Cup qualifying. 06:20 - Praise for Lotte Wubben-Moy. 09:50 - Hannah Hampton ’saves’ England on multiple occasions. 13:24 - Alessia Russo takes her club form to the international stage. 17:15 - Scotland remain top of Group B4 after two draws against Belgium. 21:00 - Kathleen McGovern looking at home on the international stage. 24:40 - The WSL returns after the international break. 30:58 - The penultimate round of WSL 2 fixtures. 33:10 - Arsenal meet Lyon again in the Champions League semi-finals. 38:54 - Stina Blackstenius signs a new contract with Arsenal. 40:53 - Barcelona meet Bayern Munich in the other semi-final.
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Ellen, Jen and Ben are back together after their very own international breaks to react to the latest round of World Cup qualifying games and look ahead to a huge weekend of fixtures in the WSL and Champions League.The team reflect on the April international window which saw England go four wins from four and keep automatic qualification for next year's World Cup in their hands. Ellen and Jen discuss the standout performers for the Lionesses, plus they reflect on Scotland’s growth after back-to-back draws against Belgium.As the WSL returns, we look at vital games for Leicester City at the bottom of the table and Manchester United in their battle for European football next season. Plus, it’s a huge weekend for Arsenal who meet European giants Lyon again in the semi-finals of the UWCL. Can they secure a first-leg advantage at the Emirates this year?TIMECODES: 00:07 - Ellen, Jen and Ben are back together. 02:50 - The Lionesses are four wins from four in World Cup qualifying. 06:20 - Praise for Lotte Wubben-Moy. 09:50 - Hannah Hampton ’saves’ England on multiple occasions. 13:24 - Alessia Russo takes her club form to the international stage. 17:15 - Scotland remain top of Group B4 after two draws against Belgium. 21:00 - Kathleen McGovern looking at home on the international stage. 24:40 - The WSL returns after the international break. 30:58 - The penultimate round of WSL 2 fixtures. 33:10 - Arsenal meet Lyon again in the Champions League semi-finals. 38:54 - Stina Blackstenius signs a new contract with Arsenal. 40:53 - Barcelona meet Bayern Munich in the other semi-final.
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