Extra Time with GirlsontheBall
Join Rachel and Sophie for a snappy, informative weekly look at the WSL, Championship, UWCL, Internationals and beyond, keeping listeners on the ball about all the goings on in the world of women’s football. Stay tuned too for some feature episodes and they might even take you on an adventure or two.
Episodes

Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall as they look back on the weekend's latest action. From Manchester City blowing Chelsea away in the Barclays WSL, along with their title hopes and Arsenal winning the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup, there is plenty to get stuck into.

Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall react to a huge weekend of action in the Barclays Women’s Super League.
We break down the impact of defeat to Arsenal on Chelsea’s title hopes, ask whether Manchester City have shown the mentality needed to win the WSL title, and discuss Liverpool’s return to form at a crucial point in the season.
From title-race twists to standout performances and key talking points, we cover everything you need to know from the latest round of Barclays WSL fixtures.
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Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall as they look back at this weekend's Adobe Women's FA Cup fourth round. There may not have been a cupset but there were plenty of goals. They also look ahead to the Subway League Cup's semi-finals between Arsenal and Manchester United and Man City vs Chelsea.
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Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall as the Barclays Women's Super League returned for a new year. They discuss all the fixtures, look at how the WSL 2 table is shaping up, discuss transfers and look ahead to the Adobe Women's FA Cup fourth round.

Saturday Dec 20, 2025
Saturday Dec 20, 2025
Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall for the latest episode of Paws in Play as they head out for a walk with Aston Villa and Scotland winger Kirsty Hanson, joined by her dog, Hugo.
In this episode, Kirsty opens up about mental health in football, sharing her experiences as a professional player and the importance of honest conversations within the game.
Paws in Play is a series dedicated to exploring mental health across the footballing world — from players and managers to those working behind the scenes. Each episode sees Sophie and Rachel take a walk with their guest (and their four-legged friend) to have open, meaningful conversations that deserve to happen more often.
If you need support or would like to speak to someone about any of the topics raised in this series, please visit https://www.mind.org.uk/

Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall as thy look back at the final WSL weekend of 2025 and what a cracker it was. They give a school report for each team and run through the fixtures for the 4th round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup.
Please excuse Sophie's coughing and sniffing, Rachel really hopes she's cut them all out.

Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
In this episode, Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall break down a huge weekend of action in the Barclays Women’s Super League. Chelsea’s long unbeaten run finally comes to an end while Manchester City extend their lead at the top with another strong performance.
Tune in as they discuss:• What went wrong for Chelsea and the key moments that defined their defeat• How Man City continue to build momentum in the WSL• Standout players, tactical decisions, and major talking points• What this means for the title race
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Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall as they wrap up the final international window of the year. They assess the Lionesses performances against China and Ghana, chat about what was learned and how they would sum up England's 2025.

Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Join Sophie and Rachel for a full breakdown of the latest Subway Women's League Cup results, a deep dive into how the English teams performed in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, and a preview of the upcoming international break. They also answer your questions.
Topics in this episode:– Subway League Cup results & reactions– English clubs in the UEFA Women’s Champions League– International break preview– Viewer Q&A– Women’s football news & analysis
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Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Join Sophie and Rachel from Girls on the Ball for a comprehensive breakdown of an important weekend in the Barclays Women’s Super League. They look at all the major WSL stories from derby drama to surprise results.
They discuss how Manchester City took advantage as Chelsea and Arsenal dropped crucial points. They analyse City’s growing consistency in attack and defence and why both Chelsea and Arsenal are struggling creatively.
They also look at West Ham's first win of the season that lifted them off the bottom of the table for the first time, the latest Lionesses squad and name their Team of The Week.
Topics covered:
WSL weekend recap and match analysis
Manchester City Women’s title push
Chelsea's loss off form
Arsenal's lack of end product
West Ham first win
Player and Moment of the Week
Team of the Week
Lionesses squad announcement
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