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Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

Crossways is a women"s football show hosted by former England internationals Steph Houghton and Ian Wright. Two football legends, from two sides of the game and with two very different journeys to the top combine their experiences for this weekly video podcast, coming to you from Manchester and London. Every week, Crossways will set you up with everything you need to know about the Barclays WSL and beyond. Steph and Ian will bring you stories from behind the scenes of the women"s game and the

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46:25

Bunny Shaw Hits 100, UWCL Draw, and West Ham’s Future

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2025/12/19

It’s the final Crossways of 2025! Steph Houghton and Ian Wright show a lot of love for Sunderland's victory over Newcastle in the Premier League as well as Wembley Rangers' brilliant win in Baller League. The UEFA Women's Champions League draw was conducted yesterday, with the main talking point being a potential Chelsea vs. Arsenal quarterfinal. Ian and Steph also discuss Ella Toone's future, with her contract set to end in 2026. Our hosts then preview the League Cup quarterfinals, with 100 Club's

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45:48

Trinity Rodman to the WSL, Chelsea’s Loss, and a...

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2025/12/10

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are in the London studio kicking off the festive season with the final Crossways Q&A of the year, a discussion around what went wrong for Chelsea against Everton, and predictions for the upcoming WSL games. Did Everton end Chelsea's record-breaking unbeaten run through their own merit or did Chelsea seal their own fate? Aggie Beever-Jones hasn't scored since September and she's not the only one struggling to hit the target, but is there a deeper problem? Steph and

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37:29

Lionesses Finish 2025 on a High and More Questions...

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2025/12/05

Crossways hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright go deep on Arsenal’s apparent culture problem. Does the women’s game need the scrutiny? What happens next? How will it make the players feel? They also look back on the latest Lionesses international window and its standout players. The episode ends with predictions, and with Wrighty in 38th, the Crossways league is getting a bit hairy.Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian WrightExecutive Producers: Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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35:08

What Will the January Transfer Window Bring? And...

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2025/11/25

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are back together! The January transfer window is on their minds and they discuss what certain WSL teams need to add to their shopping lists. Arsenal look light in midfield, Chelsea can strengthen at left back, and Liverpool have a lot of work to do. … Steph believes there’s still room for improvement for league leaders Manchester City, while Manchester United and Everton will have their eye on a number of positions. Then we host the second edition of the Crossways

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36:08

UWCL Drama: A Much-Needed Win, an Unfortunate Draw,...

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2025/11/21

Steph Houghton and Ian Wright unpack the differing fortunes of WSL teams in this week's dramatic UEFA Women's Champions League fixtures. Arsenal’s win got our hosts wondering if the club should focus their energy on retaining the UWCL. Chelsea’s squad-building skills got Wrighty green-eyed, but it still wasn’t enough to bag the win against a Barcelona side offering very little. Manchester United were on the end of a 5-2 defeat in Wolfsburg after another heavy defeat to rivals Manchester City at the

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40:30

Man Utd Drop Points, Man City Go Top, and Poor...

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2025/11/11

There's a lot to talk about after the dramatic 1-1 draw between hosts Arsenal and visitors Chelsea at the Emirates, with goals disallowed, a red card missed, and poor refereeing making hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright question whether or not the WSL would benefit from VAR. They then move on to their standout players and teams from the rest of the week's fixtures, with Wrighty loving London City Lionesses' Freya Godfrey, Steph shouting out Bunny Shaw, and both giving high praise to Aston Villa's

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38:14

Evaluating the Lionesses: Debuts, Red Cards, and History

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2025/10/29

Our hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton unpack the Lionesses’ friendlies against Brazil and Australia, pick out the best performers and debutants, and show love for Khiara Keating as she makes history. Wrighty expresses his worries for Australia’s Matildas ahead of the Women’s Asian Cup in 2026—is there enough time for them to learn a new style? And both Steph and Ian heap praise on icon Jess Fishlock as she retires from international duty and on Katie McCabe as she fires on all cylinders. They also

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24:51

Wrighty Answers Your Questions!

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2025/10/17

We're on the sofa with host Ian Wright this week! Wrighty starts by sharing his thoughts on the UEFA Women's Champions League matchups, with all three English teams winning their second-round matches. Then he gets to answering some of the questions sent in by the Crossways community. Tune in to hear his answers about Sarina Wiegman's call-ups for the latest England squad, Barcelona in the WSL, which player has surprised him most, and more. And there's a surprising update on the Crossways league

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7:47

Crossways on the road at Everton v Man Utd

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2025/10/14

It's the first Crossways episode on the road, following host Ian Wright as he travels to the Hill Dickinson Stadium for Everton vs Man Utd. Earlier in the week, both Steph Houghton and Ian predicted Everton to lose (Steph 0-2, Ian 1-2), but it was an even more disappointing result than predicted for Everton, losing 4-1. But Wrighty finds the positives in his post-game catch ups with Ruby Mace and Ornella Vignola. Tune in for next week's episode, when Crossways will be back in the studio answering

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40:18

A Season-Defining Weekend Ahead

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2025/10/02

Our hosts, Ian Wright and Steph Houghton, are back together to preview this weekend's massive Barclays Women's Super League clashes. They start with Manchester City vs. Arsenal—getting into the Bunny Shaw vs. Katie Reid matchup and Man City's defensive worries—and discuss whether Yui Hasegawa is the best midfielder in the league. Then, their talk turns to Manchester United vs. Chelsea. Can Manchester United's solid defense keep Aggie Beever-Jones from scoring? Finally, the best of the rest. The

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32:11

Tribute to Matt Beard, the Challenge of Player...

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2025/09/22

Crossways opens with Steph Houghton's and Ian Wright's tributes to Matt Beard, with Steph hailing him as one of the first people to truly back women's football in her early playing days. They then take a look back at the WSL fixtures, starting with Manchester United vs. Arsenal's goalless draw and the hot topic of selection and player rotation. Wrightyand Steph agree Alessia Russo wasn't played in the right role, with stats showing she had only four touches of the ball at the 40-minute mark. Katie

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36:54

Ballon d’Or Prediction, Sam Kerr’s Return, Cathinka...

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2025/09/18

Results from the latest WSL matchups make for some interesting discussions on this week's episode of Crossways. Hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright talk up Alessia Russo, Bunny Shaw, and Tottenham's performance against Everton, but they are baffled by Arsenal's decision to leave Jenna Nighswonger off the match-day squads despite an impressive preseason. Cathinka Tandberg's stunning goal and Sam Kerr's return from injury after 20 months are highlights for the hosts, and both are excited to see more

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38:57

What Do the Opening Fixtures Say About the New WSL...

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2025/09/10

Wrighty and Steph go deep with their analysis of the WSL opening weekend's fixtures: what and who surprised them, and what the performances and squads say about the season ahead. Reaction from Arsenal v. London City Lionesses at the Emirates, including Katie Reid giving away the penalty, how that shaped the game, and Reid's individual performance. And of course, Olivia Smith as part of Arsenal's starting XI and her spectacular goal. Steph talks about how Man City can get the best from Viv Miedema

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47:33

Transfers, Predictions, Big League Changes: Crossways...

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2025/09/04

Crossways is back for the new WSL season, and there's already a lot on the table. How much will the WSL minimum wage be? Will the London City Lionesses' signing strategy pay off? Will Olivia Smith start? Hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright answer all these questions and more as they kick off Season 2. First, they welcome The Cutback's Flo Lloyd-Hughes to the new Crossways London studio to get into the London City Lionesses and the impact of WSL minimum wages, before they move on to the extraordinary

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34:01

Lionesses Are Euro Champions Again!

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2025/07/29

The Lionesses are UEFA Women's Euro champions again! As excited as two kids in a sweet shop, Crossways hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton can barely contain their pride and excitement following England’s dramatic victory over Spain to retain their UEFA Women’s Euro title. They discuss the starting defensive pairing of Leah Williamson and Jess Carter, Jess’s immense mental strength, the power of Chloe Kelly, what football needs next, and so much more.Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian WrightExecutive

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12:35

Lionesses Reach Euro Final in Dramatic Fashion

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2025/07/24

England Lionesses’ dramatic comeback to win against Italy in extra time gives Crossways host Ian Wright plenty to talk about in this Euros special. High praise for super subs Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly, highlights from the full 120 minutes, and thoughts on what this could mean for Italian women’s football. Wrighty finishes with a lookahead to the final against Germany or Spain. Hosts: Ian Wright and Steph Houghton Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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28:10

Lionesses Progress to Euro Quarterfinals

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2025/07/14

Steph Houghton and Ian Wright reflect on England’s final group stage match against Wales, in which England ran out comfortable winners and earned second place in Group D at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. The hosts speak about Wales and what it will take for them to keep progressing, before considering the Lionesses’ chances against Sweden. Crossways predictions make a return as the pair attempt to predict every quarterfinal score.Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian WrightExecutive Producer: Roscoe

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24:04

Lionesses Bounce Back in 4-0 Victory

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2025/07/10

Steph Houghton and Ian Wright give their reaction to the Lionesses’ match vs. Netherlands at UEFA women’s Euro 2025. Our hosts give credit to Sarina Wiegman’s changes, praising the individual and collective performances for England. Ian and Steph also had higher expectations for the Dutch team who are now on the brink of elimination.Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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33:11

Lionesses Begin Their EURO Defence With Defeat to France

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2025/07/06

Steph Houghton and Ian Wright are back for the UEFA women’s euros, picking apart England’s opening match v France in Switzerland. Our hosts reflect on the tournament so far, with Switzerland v Norway being the standout match, before diving into the key moments of Lionesses v France. Did Sarina Wiegman get the starting lineup right? Where did England go wrong? And has the offside rule gone too far?! Ian and Steph also give praise to France standouts Sandy Baltimore, Delphine Cascarino and Alice

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41:51

Rebrand of the WSL, and Crossways WSL Team of the...

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2025/05/16

Hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton discuss the rebrand of the WSL and Championship, calling for transparency and clarity for the fans and clubs so that everyone can get on the same page about the future of women's football in England. Wrighty calls for the excitement and intensity of the Championship game between the London City Lionesses and Birmingham City to be everywhere in the WSL next season, and Steph doesn't sugarcoat her feelings on relegation and plans for the pathway. They then discuss

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