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.
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Episodes
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall as they look back on week 8 of the Barclays WSL.
They discuss an eventful London derby as Arsenal and Chelsea share the points and officiating discourse makes a return.
Manchester City head to the top of the table while Liverpool and West Ham drop the ball.
They also round up the latest Barclays WSL 2 action and Soph names her Player, Moment and Team of the Week.
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Join Sophie and Rachel as they look back on match week 7 of the Barclays WSL where strikers starred across the league. And drama? What drama in women's football...
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall for the pilot episode of Paws in Play. This series aims to explore mental health within the footballing world, whether it be players, managers or those working in the game. The duo will head out for walk with their interviewee and their four-legged friends to explore their journey with mental health. A conversation that needs to be happening on a regular basis.
In the first episode, GirlsontheBall head out with West Ham manager Rehanne Skinner and are joined by BBC Sports journalist Emma Sanders too. Please note, this is a pilot episode, sound quality will improve and we aim to bring video to support in future episodes.
If you need help or need to speak to somebody about any of the issues raised in this series, please reach out to www.mind.org.uk
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Join Sophie and Rachel as they look back at the first international break of the 2025/26 season. Plus they look ahead to a fast approach Barclays WSL.
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Join Sophie and Rachel as they round up a Subway League Cup weekend and look ahead to a busy international break.
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall as they discuss WSL match week 6 that saw impressive defensive performances mix with wastefulness in front of goal. Chelsea, Manchester United + Manchester City just keep winning while Arsenal got back on track and London City Lionesses continue to impress.
This was recorded before the England squad announcement. We will have a mini reaction pod coming later.
Apologies for the sound buzz... figured out that it is when the carpet moves - will fix it next time!
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Join Rachel from GirlsontheBall as she sits down with Everton defender Maz Pacheco. They discuss leaving Aston Villa, why she chose the Toffees, her pending international career and how she spends her down time.
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Join Sophie and Rachel from GirlsontheBall as they discuss WSL match week 5. With a clash of the titans times two, there was plenty to get into and loads of special goals.
Apologies for the sound buzz... loose cable!
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Join Sophie and Rachel as they look back on match day 4 of the Barclays Women's Super League in a weekend jam packed with sport.
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Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Join Sophie and Rachel after a tough weekend as the women's football community came together to mourn the loss of Matt Beard. A true champion and stalwart of the game.
They also run through the games that went ahead and share their team of the week.