Evaluating the Lionesses: Debuts, Red Cards, and History
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 return to WSL predictions: Can Wrighty catch up to Steph, or is she too far ahead?
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman
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Wrighty Answers Your Questions!
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 table to finish …
Host: Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman
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Crossways on the road at Everton v Man Utd
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 fan questions - leave your questions for Crossways in the comments...
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A Season-Defining Weekend Ahead
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 hosts are hoping for an entertaining game between Tottenham and Brighton—two teams loaded with attacking talent. As always, there's an update on the full-time-forecast.com leaderboard before we hear Steph's and Wrighty's scores for the weekend, following some brilliant predictions from last week's show…
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman
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Tribute to Matt Beard, the Challenge of Player Rotation, and Kafaji’s Strong Start
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 Reid is another player they agree on, praising her for her pace, decision-making and ability to sense and react to danger. Maya Le Tissier and Rosa Kafaji get some love for their performances over the weekend. They then look forward to the week's WSL fixtures and the Champions League draw—which English club has the best chance of making it through? And finally, predictions. With Steph on 12 points and Ian on 9, it's all to play for. Can you get your name on the leaderboard at full-time-forecast.com?
Hosts: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Executive Producer: Roscoe Bowman
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About 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 business of football, as well as gather score predictions, questions and input from you, the fans. Watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And follow @crossways.pod on Instagram to get involved in the conversation.
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