Extra Time with GirlsontheBall

Super Sub | Lowri Roberts

Extra Time with GirlsontheBall Super Sub episodes are back. With these extra episodes Rachel and Sophie are aiming to explore the journeys and the work of people involved on and off the pitch in women's football. Today's episode is with Women's Sports Consultant, Lowri Roberts who has gone from leading the marketing at Bristol Academy to working in the FA to being the first Head of Women's Football at the Welsh FA. She has now taken the plunge to work for herself as a consultant. 

Palace make history + youngsters take centre stage

Join Rachel and and a very sleepySophie on Extra Time with GirlsontheBall as they look back at the third weekend of the Barclays WSL. Palace made history with their first ever Barclays WSL win. There were five-goal thrillers, spectacular free-kicks and contentious decisions. Plus England youngsters shine.

Champions hit 7 while challengers grind out wins

Join Rachel and Sophie on Extra Time with GirlsontheBall as they look back at the second weekend of the Barclays WSL. There were goals galore underlights, last ditch comebacks and some rather nervy victories. Sophie also picks out her player of the weekend as well as a moment that caught her attention.

Debutants Dazzle in WSL Opening Weekend

Join Rachel and Sophie on Extra Time with GirlsontheBall as they look back at the blockbuster opening weekend of the Barclays WSL. New managers got their feet wet, debutants shone and the Emirates hosted yet another clash of the titans. Sophie also picks out her player of the weekend as well as a tactical switch that caught her attention.

Barclays WSL Preview | Part 2

Join Rachel and Sophie from GirlsontheBall for the second part of their 2024-2025 Barclays Women's Super League preview.
Will Chelsea win a 6th straight title? Who are their biggest challengers? Can Crystal Palace make the step up?
In part 2, they discuss Chelsea, Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Leicester, Man City and West Ham.

Barclays WSL Preview | Part 1

Join Rachel and Sophie from GirlsontheBall as they preview the 2024-2025 Barclays Women's Super League. 
Will Chelsea win a 6th straight title? Who are their biggest challengers? Can Crystal Palace make the step up?
In part 1, they discuss Arsenal,  Manchester United, Aston Villa, Everton, Tottenham + Brighton.

Barclays Championship Deep Dive | Part 2

Join Rachel and Sophie from GirlsontheBall as they preview the Barclays Women's Championship. Part 1 covered Birmingham, Blackburn, Bristol, Charlton, Durham and London City Lionesses. In part 2, they look at Newcastle, Portsmouth, Sheffield, Southampton and Sunderland.

Barclays Championship Deep Dive | Part 1

Join Rachel and Sophie from GirlsontheBall as they preview the Barclays Women's Championship. After one of the most exciting seasons last year, there's no doubt this one will be even better. In part 1, they discuss Birmingham, Blackburn, Bristol, Charlton, Durham and London City Lionesses. 

It's Our Birthday - GOTB turns 12!

It's been 12 years since GirlsontheBall launched. Rachel + Sophie take a meander down memory lane after over a decade covering the women's game, featuring an FA Cup medal, a commemorative England shirt and a singular Karen Bardsley boot.

Olympic marathons + drone drama

GirlsontheBall's Rachel and Sophie return after match day 2 at Paris 2024. They discuss the stand-out moments so far from the Olympic games, all the drama around Canada and drone-gate as well as cover Michele Kang's new investment.