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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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30:06

What Georgia Stanway’s performance could mean for her...

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2026/04/16

Steph Houghton and Ian Wright reflect on the Lionesses' victory over Spain at Wembley earlier this week. They focus on Lauren James's incomparable ability, Georgia Stanway's improvement and potential move to Arsenal, Esme Morgan's bravery and Lucia Kendall's opportunity against the world champions. Our hosts then discuss Marie-Louise Eta, who is breaking down barriers, having been appointed as head coach for Union Berlin's men's team until the end of the season.(00:00) Welcome (01:55) Baller

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40:06

Steph McCaffrey: from NWSL to England's seventh tier

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2026/04/09

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are joined in the studio by former USWNT, Boston Breakers and Chicago Red Stars forward Stephanie McCaffrey! Steph moved over to London to become Co-Owner and Director of Women's Football at Leyton Orient FC, who play in the seventh tier of women's football in England. Our hosts ask Steph about the intricacies of her role, how it compares to football in the USA, and what needs to change. They also discuss Emma Hayes's USWNT and the proposed changes to the Women's FA

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34:01

Arsenal through to UWCL semi final! + Manchester...

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2026/04/02

Steph Houghton and Ian Wright take us through all the key talking points of two action packed UEFA Women's Champions League quarter finals. There were huge questions asked of referees and VAR again following a hair pull on Alyssa Thompson. Daphne van Domselaar pulled off some world class saves and Chelsea left it too late as Arsenal progressed to the semi finals. In Munich, Manchester United couldn't hold on to their 1-0 lead on the night and our hosts look at the deeper problems in the culture and

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40:28

Arsenal’s Advantage, Chelsea’s Frustration, and...

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2026/03/26

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton reflect on the massive UEFA Women's Champions League first legs from earlier this week. Chelsea were left frustrated by a controversial refereeing decision, as Arsenal's Alessia Russo stole the show for the Gunners in a 3-1 victory. Manchester United fought hard against an impressive Bayern Munich side at Old Trafford. Our hosts question whether Chelsea and Manchester United can make comebacks in their ties, or if the opposition are too strong. Wrighty and Steph also

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37:31

What’s Next for Sam Kerr? + Arsenal vs. Chelsea Preview

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2026/03/18

Steph Houghton and Ian Wright reflect on Chelsea's domestic dominance after they beat Manchester United on Sunday to win the League Cup. Steph and Ian question United's approach to the match, but praise a top performance from Lauren James. Our hosts then look at the reported move for Catarina Macario and what that means for the NWSL and the WSL as they both look to attract top talent. Wrighty asks what is next for Sam Kerr at Chelsea as she is getting back to top form—will she be there beyond the

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29:50

What Sets Lucy Bronze Apart? + Chelsea V Manchester...

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2026/03/12

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton come together to discuss last week's Lionesses performances, in particular what makes Lucy Bronze such a special footballer, whether she can set the all-time caps record for England, and how she could achieve that. They then look forward to the weekend with some huge fixtures looming in the WSL and Subway League Cup. First, Liverpool hosts Leicester in what looks like the make or break match of Leicester's season—are they doomed if they fail to win? What are the wider

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30:15

Jess Park Continues Top Form + Change Coming to the WSL

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2026/03/04

Steph Houghton and Ian Wright are back together to unpack the Lionesses' first match of 2026. After a convincing victory over Ukraine, our hosts praise the form of Jess Park, ruthlessness of Alessia Russo and the inevitability of Georgia Stanway. Ian and Steph then look at the proposed new rule for the WSL involving clamping down on goalkeeper timeouts - leaving Steph unimpressed.(00:00) Welcome(01:26) Ukraine v England – Analysis(17:53) England v Iceland – Preview(22:35) New Goalkeeper RuleHosts:

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60:54

Kelly Smith on Arsenal, Injuries, and Moving to the USA

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2026/02/17

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton welcome Arsenal and England legend Kelly Smith into the studio to tell her story! She talks us through everything from the Lionesses to the USA and three stints at Arsenal and shows never-before-seen footage of her career. Kelly answers questions on key moments in her career, including THAT celebration, injuries, and retirement, before sharing her thoughts on working with the current Arsenal women's team.(00:00) Welcome (01:50) Kelly Smith joins us (02:20) England

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37:51

Changes at Chelsea, City Slip, and Relegation Worries

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2026/02/12

Steph Houghton and Ian Wright coming to you from the Manchester studio off the back of a big win for Arsenal over Man City, Chelsea in a transitional phase behind the scenes with the departure of Paul Green and a new contract for Sonia Bompastor, and lots to talk about with the bottom 4. Wrighty is worried about Leicester with 3 losses from 3 and only 8 goals in their last 14 games. But it’s brighter days for Everton and West Ham, with the hosts giving Ruby Mace love and Martinez on a run, scoring 3

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30:48

What Is Going On at Chelsea, and What’s Next for...

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2026/02/05

Crossways is back in the London studio with legendary hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright. Big talking points include Man City’s thrashing of Chelsea to storm toward the WSL trophy, Chelsea’s fall from grace and what is going on with the West London club, Katie McCabe’s future, and of course, rumours about the proposed changes to the FA Cup format. Spoiler alert: They have not been warmly received in the Crossways camp. And thanks for all the questions for Steph and Wrighty—tune in to hear what

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39:04

Q&A: Dream Arsenal Signings, Bompastor's Struggles,...

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2026/01/29

Hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton answer your questions on this week's Crossways! What is going wrong for Sonia Bompastor? How long will Brian Sørensen remain in his post at Everton? And could Arsenal tempt Claudia Pina from Barcelona? Wrighty and Steph answer all these and more, as well as providing their predictions for this weekend's WSL fixtures. Play along at full-time-forecast.com.(00:00) Welcome(01:10) Dennis Bergkamp and launching WCC(02:13) Steph’s weekend and wearing no. 6(03:26)

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40:29

An Unconvincing Arsenal and a Frustrating Manchester...

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2026/01/23

Hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright unpack the Subway League Cup semifinals, where Manchester United and Chelsea got the better of Arsenal and Manchester City, respectively. Wrighty believes that Arsenal lacked conviction and that the standards aren't being held high enough on the pitch, while Steph doesn't think that City will be knocked by their first loss since opening day. Our hosts evaluate Olivia Smith's performance in the context of her season so far, give credit to Manchester United for

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38:33

Busy January Transfer Window, Slegers Renewal, and...

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2026/01/15

They’re back! Hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton catch up after the Christmas break, launching headfirst into an in-depth discussion on a very busy WSL transfer window. Hamano and Blakstad to Tottenham, Coffey to Man City, Neville to Leicester, Nighswonger to Villa, and can Falk be the difference for Liverpool in the second half of the season? And will any of the other crazy transfer rumours come true? Wrighty questions Arsenal’s ruthlessness and calls for big changes come summer. Finally, will any

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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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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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