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| Watch: The Women's Football Show Highlights and analysis of all the action from the Women’s Super League. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:51:59 GMT |
| Hire, fire, final - Chelsea's player power may be ugly, but it wins Chelsea are in another FA Cup final - but only after their players showed up in a way they were no longer doing for Liam Rosenior, writes Phil McNulty. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:14:00 GMT |
| 'Four days of hell in hospital' - Kearns on miscarriage Aston Villa and England midfielder Missy Bo Kearns says she spent "four days of hell in hospital" after suffering a miscarriage and contracting sepsis. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:15:27 GMT |
| Arsenal 'on a mission' - is another special season on the horizon? The Gunners are one game away from a second successive Women's Champions League final, and are also still in the Women's Super League title race. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:54:00 GMT |
| Fernandez fires Chelsea to FA Cup final showdown with Man City Enzo Fernandez' first-half header gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:03:14 GMT |
| Will doubters believe in Hearts' title chances now? Some have waited all season for Hearts to falter. Plenty thought it might be at Easter Road. But Derek McInnes' side are still going, writes Tom English. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:02:10 GMT |
| 'Complete loss of control' - keeper punches player after being sent off Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada punched Huesca captain Jorge Pulido after being sent off in a heated Spanish second division game. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:03:19 GMT |
| Italian referee chief suspends himself over allegations The man in charge of assigning referees in Italy's top flight suspends himself after it is alleged he is under investigation for sporting fraud. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:47:17 GMT |
| Win or bust for Rangers as Tynecastle trip looms large Defeat by Motherwell means Rangers' next game away to Hearts is win or bust for Danny Rohl's side, writes Kheredine Idessane. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:02:26 GMT |
| Arsenal capitalise on defensive errors to secure first leg win over Lyon Arsenal pounce on a pair of defensive errors to come from behind to defeat Lyon 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium, in the first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:36:25 GMT |
| Tactical stoppages need clamping down on - Murphy BBC Sport pundit Danny Murphy believes Chelsea utilised "an obvious tactical stoppage" in their FA Cup semi-final win against Leeds United, and proposes rule changes that can prevent it from happening. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:11:30 GMT |
| Record-equalling Kerr helps Chelsea dominate Everton Sam Kerr scores twice to join former teammate Fran Kirby in being Chelsea's joint all-time top goalscorer in the WSL, as Sonia Bompastor's side soundly defeat Everton 4-1 at Goodison Park. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:25:44 GMT |
| Williamson calls for Arsenal 'intensity' in second leg Leah Williamson believes Arsenal will have to be "really clinical" and "defensively secure" if they are to maintain their lead in the second leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final away to Lyon. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:10:02 GMT |
| London City thrash WSL bottom side Leicester London City Lionesses come from behind to inflict a damaging 5-1 defeat on bottom of the table Leicester City in the Women's Super League. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:47:00 GMT |
| Galatasaray accuse referees of having 'evil inside' them Galatasaray accuse referees in Turkey of having "evil inside" them just days after suspending relations with the Turkish Football Federation. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:53:50 GMT |
| Police 'aware' of video appearing to show York player punching fan Police say they are aware of a video circulating online that appears to show a York City player punching a fan during the club's dramatic 1-1 draw with Rochdale on Saturday. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:37:59 GMT |
| Newcastle interested in Jackson - Monday's gossip Newcastle are keen on Nicolas Jackson, Nottingham Forest eye Hayden Hackney as Elliot Anderson replacement, and Chelsea consider reuniting with Antonio Conte. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:35:29 GMT |
| Why Rashford must be patient over Barcelona future Marcus Rashford is not ready to give up on his Barcelona dream just yet, writes Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:01:54 GMT |
| How 10 Premier League teams can qualify for Europe Ten Premier League teams in Europe? It sounds preposterous, but it is not as far-fetched as it seems. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:49:52 GMT |
| Man Utd's Champions League hopes dealt a blow in stalemate with Tottenham Manchester United's Champions League hopes were dealt a heavy blow after a 0-0 draw with Tottenham Hotspur to leave the Red Devils four points behind second-placed Chelsea, with two games to play. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:36:49 GMT |
| Smith capitalises on defensive mix-up from Lyon OL Lyonnes goalkeeper Christiane Endler is involved in another mix-up at the back against Arsenal as she crashes into Ingrid Syrstad Engen to allow Olivia Smith to give the Gunners the lead in the first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final tie. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:29:07 GMT |
| Man City beat Southampton to reach FA Cup final Manchester City score two goals in five minutes to secure a late comeback victory against Southampton and reach their fourth FA Cup final in a row. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:00:54 GMT |
| Crucial win over Liverpool lifts West Ham away from relegation danger A Cornelia Kapocs own goal is enough for West Ham to secure a 1-0 away win over Liverpool, as the East London side move seven points clear of the relegation play-off place in the WSL. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:28:50 GMT |
| Superb Eze effort enough to see Arsenal beat Newcastle An early Eberechi Eze strike proves to be the difference as Arsenal hold on to beat Newcastle United 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium and move back to the top of the Premier League table. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:01:00 GMT |
| Forest Green deny fan was ejected for bacon butty Forest Green Rovers deny claims a supporter was ejected from their stadium on Saturday for eating a bacon sandwich. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:49:05 GMT |
| Three into two - battle to reach WSL goes to final day Just one matchday remains in the WSL 2 and Birmingham City, Crystal Palace and Charlton Athletic could all secure automatic promotion. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:55:08 GMT |
| Trophyless to treble? Man City's quest for more history Manchester City were in a state of turmoil this time last year – staring at a first trophyless season since 2017 – but they are now in with a chance of a domestic treble. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:13:26 GMT |
| Football Daily Debate and analysis on the FA Cup semi-finals and a fascinating Premier League weekend. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:32:00 GMT |
| Palhinha scores crucial goal to boost Spurs' survival hopes Joao Palhinha's late goal earns Tottenham a vital 1-0 win over Wolves at Molineux, to keep themselves just two points behind relegation rivals West Ham United in the Premier League. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:00:12 GMT |
| Isak and Wirtz on scoresheet as Liverpool beat Palace Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz both score in Liverpool's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League, to strengthen Arne Slot's side's chase for Champions League qualification. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:07:11 GMT |
| Sessegnon strike helps Fulham sink Villa Ryan Sessegnon's first-half strike leads Fulham to a 1-0 victory against Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in the Premier League, to strengthen Marco Silva's side's push for European football next season. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:00:18 GMT |
| How Eze & Arsenal outfoxed Newcastle with set-piece tweak Match of the Day's Steph Houghton and Martin Keown explain how Arsenal and Eberechi Eze outfoxed Newcastle United with a tweak to their set-piece routine in their 1-0 win at the Emirates Stadium. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:58:27 GMT |
| Spurs 'really improving' under De Zerbi but can they survive? Match of the Day pundits Steph Houghton and Martin Keown believe Tottenham are "really improving" under Roberto de Zerbi, but can they save their Premier League status? Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:58:20 GMT |
| Did West Ham get 'lucky' with this penalty decision? Match of the Day pundits Steph Houghton and Martin Keown believe West Ham's Matheus Fernandes was "lucky" to escape giving away a penalty in the Hammers' 2-1 win over Everton. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:58:24 GMT |
| Three goals, eight chaotic minutes - how day of relegation drama unfolded On a day of twists and turns, Tottenham and West Ham both picked up crucial wins in their fight to avoid relegation. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:05:36 GMT |
| What's on the line as WSL reaches business end? BBC Sport analyses the state of play in the Women's Super League with only a handful of games to go and the title, European qualification, relegation and promotion still to be decided. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:47:14 GMT |
| A long time coming but something to build on - Isak's landmark goal Will Alexander Isak's first Liverpool Premier League goal at Anfield prove a turning point for the £125m signing? Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:05:28 GMT |
| Has Salah played last Liverpool game? Slot says 'wait and see' Liverpool will have to "wait and see" whether Mohamed Salah has played his final game for the club, says manager Arne Slot. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:22:44 GMT |
| 'It's not done' - Arsenal back up Rice's words with crucial win Arsenal deliver on Declan Rice's promise that the Premier League title race is "not done" with an important win over Newcastle. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:43:38 GMT |
| Could 'outstanding' Maeda's return to form give Celtic title edge? Celtic forward Daizen Maeda is recapturing his best form as Celtic look to pip Hearts and Rangers to the Scottish Premiership title. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:12:31 GMT |
| Kinsky's save, Palhinha's relief and - finally - a Tottenham win Tottenham end their long wait for a Premier League win with victory at Wolves - lifting their survival hopes in the process. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:14:11 GMT |
| Their day, until it wasn't - the title decider that had it all Two goals in stoppage time and pitch invasions by both sets of fans. The last day of the National League season lived up to its billing. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:18:18 GMT |
| Quiet confidence, then tears - but 'unsinkable' Coventry are back BBC Sport speaks to three teenagers who were in the crowd when Coventry were relegated from the top flight in 2001. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:10:09 GMT |
| Ups, downs and the race for Europe All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:22:36 GMT |
| Jeglertz not worried by Man City title wobble - should he be? Manchester City head coach Andree Jeglertz brushes off a setback in his team's WSL title pursuit, but Arsenal could soon be breathing down their necks. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:22:15 GMT |
| Why is Kelly not an automatic starter for Arsenal or England? BBC Sport discusses why Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly is not guaranteed a spot for club or country. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:37:18 GMT |
| Why I stayed at 'struggling' Man Utd and didn't think we'd be third now - Fernandes Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes speaks to club legend Wayne Rooney in a wide-ranging interview. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:01:20 GMT |
| The remarkable rise of Chelsea's little-known interim boss Chelsea's interim head coach Calum McFarlane admits this year has been a "whirlwind", going from obscurity to an FA Cup semi‑final at Wembley. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:34:30 GMT |
| How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:21:26 GMT |
| World Cup 2026 injury watch: Key names racing to be ready After Spain's Lamine Yamal was ruled out of the rest of his club season, BBC Sport looks at other key names racing to be fit for the World Cup - and those who are set to miss out through injury. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:50:28 GMT |
| Big clubs and big names - a summer of managerial upheaval awaits BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel analyses a summer that promises plenty of change in the Premier League. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:08 GMT |
| All done deals since February, including deadline day Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:06 GMT |
| Mo Salah: Never Give Up The story of Mo Salah’s unlikely rise to global stardom. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT |
| Who has qualified for next season's Champions League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains which teams have already qualified for the 2026-27 edition of the Champions League. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:03:41 GMT |
| Why did Bayern Munich players wear cockatoo T-shirts? Bayern Munich's players celebrated their 35th German top-flight title on Sunday with T-shirts displaying a cockatoo Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:05:25 GMT |
| How many points do you need to stay in the Premier League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the number of points needed to avoid relegation from the Premier League Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:44:04 GMT |
| How are the Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures decided? The Scottish Premiership split has again been a controversial talking point, so why does it exist and why is it so complicated? Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:20:53 GMT |
| Who can still receive a yellow card suspension in the Premier League? BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at who is currently nearing a suspension in the Premier League. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:43:53 GMT |
| How does Scottish Premiership split work? The Scottish Premiership title race has been a hot topic all season and it's about to become even more interesting with the league's split. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:37:25 GMT |
| Have all home nations ever played in same World Cup? With England and Scotland already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Wales and Northern Ireland both face European qualifiers in March. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:32:24 GMT |
| Will doubters believe in Hearts' title chances now? Some have waited all season for Hearts to falter. Plenty thought it might be at Easter Road. But Derek McInnes' side are still going, writes Tom English. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:02:10 GMT |
| Win or bust for Rangers as Tynecastle trip looms large Defeat by Motherwell means Rangers' next game away to Hearts is win or bust for Danny Rohl's side, writes Kheredine Idessane. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:02:26 GMT |
| Watch Sportscene highlights from dramatic Scottish Premiership Sunday Highlights from the afternoon's fixtures in the Scottish Premiership. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:15:14 GMT |
| 'Title not won or lost today, but this is big' Top-tier title race drama as Motherwell beat Rangers and Hearts win the Edinburgh derby. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:34:00 GMT |
| FC Basel postpone fixture after stadium fire FC Basel's Swiss Super League match against FC Thun is postponed after a fire causes "significant damage" to Basel's St Jakob-Park stadium. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:17:09 GMT |
| Spalletti signs new Juventus contract amid Italy links Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti signs a two-year contract extension with the club, effectively ruling him out of a return to the Italy national team. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:42:09 GMT |
| How Lens embraced underdog status to become PSG's title rivals Lens have pushed PSG closer than anyone in Ligue 1 this season and, with the sides still to meet again, still hold an outside shot at the title. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:36:47 GMT |
| Legendary manager Lucescu dies five days after resigning as Romania coach Legendary manager Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80, five days after stepping down as Romania's head coach. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:39:19 GMT |
| 'Four days of hell in hospital' - Kearns on miscarriage Aston Villa and England midfielder Missy Bo Kearns says she spent "four days of hell in hospital" after suffering a miscarriage and contracting sepsis. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:15:27 GMT |
| Arsenal 'on a mission' - is another special season on the horizon? The Gunners are one game away from a second successive Women's Champions League final, and are also still in the Women's Super League title race. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:54:00 GMT |
| When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system No-one knew what to expect at football's first official penalty shootout - and no-one wanted to go down in history as the first to miss. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:15:22 GMT |
| Frank's downfall: Inside his struggle to get players and fans onboard Thomas Frank has been sacked as Tottenham manager after just eight months in charge. BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel takes a closer look at his tenure. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:51:53 GMT |
| Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse? BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:07:36 GMT |
| The great number nine decline - where have England's strikers gone? BBC Sport takes an in-depth look at why England lack centre-forward options behind Harry Kane - a far cry from when the likes of Les Ferdinand only won 17 caps. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:13:20 GMT |
| Captain, player, manager, Mister, number one - Davids at Barnet BBC Sport remembers Edgar Davids' 15 months as Barnet player-manager in League Two and the Conference. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:03:26 GMT |
| From farming village to Liverpool icon - the Salah story BBC Sport visits Egypt to discover what Mohamed Salah means to the people of the football-mad country, and how a small boy from humble beginnings became a national icon. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:36:01 GMT |
| Napoli 'smell blood' & target Premier League's discarded stars After Scott McTominay was a hit, Napoli went back to the Premier League for Kevin de Bruyne, could more players follow them to Serie A? Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:43:39 GMT |
