BBC Women's Football Weekly

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s "Women’s Football Weekly" episode, published on 12 October 2026 and available on Radio 5 Live, focuses on England’s progress in the World Cup play-offs and wider talking points from the international break. The programme is hosted by Ellen White and Ben Haines, with former England forward Fran Kirby joining the conversation.

The main discussion looks back at England’s 3-1 first-leg win over Greece in the World Cup play-off semi-final. The panel reviews positive signs for Sarina Wiegman’s team, including contributions from debutants and Maya Le Tissier’s performance at right-back, while also examining how England can be more clinical in the final third. Vicki Sparks also speaks with Keira Walsh and Wiegman ahead of the second leg, which is set for Tuesday evening at the King Power Stadium in Leicester.

Elsewhere in the episode, the show notes away wins for Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland in their play-off matches, and a return to action for Chelsea captain Erin Cuthbert. Kirby offers insight into Brighton under new head coach Arturo Ruiz, and the programme also previews upcoming Women’s Super League fixtures. Overall, the episode gives listeners a broad snapshot of England’s qualifying campaign and the key developments across women’s football during the break.