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Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright

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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. Follow us! Instagram - @crossways.pod TikTok - @crosswayspodcast X - @crosswayspod

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Recent Episodes

May 27, 2026

Alexia's emotional farewell + Team of the Season

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are back together for the final Crossways of the season. Our hosts speak about their time in Oslo, Charlton's monumental penalty shootout victory over Leicester and Alexia Putellas's emotional farewell after spending 14 years at Barcelona. Could she be on her way to the WSL? Steph and Wrighty both pick their team of the season, who has stood out, and will they agree on every position? Finally, the predictions league has been won in a tightly run contest, and Ian and Steph thank all the people who help make Crossways happen. (00:00) Welcome + Oslo (04:05) Alexia Putellas (08:11) Charlton v Leicester (11:00) Team of the Season (11:25) Goalkeeper (13:03) Right Back (13:44) Centre Backs (17:55) Left Back (19:20) Midfield (21:18) Attacking Midfield (22:45) Right Wing (22:50) Left Wing (28:18) Striker (32:10) Manager (35:06) Crossways Predictions League Results (35:48) THANK YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 2026

Barcelona are UWCL champions again! + Charlton clinch promotion

Crossways hits the road for another UEFA Women’s Champions League final as Barcelona took on OL Lyonnes in Oslo. Our host Ian Wright takes us through his time in Norway, from lunch with Steph Houghton to Charlton’s penalty shootout success and meeting some familiar faces at the Ullevaal Stadium. Ian was full of love for Ewa Pajor as Barcelona ran away 4-0 victors to reclaim the UWCL title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 2026

Annabel Blanchard on final day drama, biggest inspirations, Crystal Palace's ambitions

Ian Wright and Steph Houghton welcome Crystal Palace's Annabel Blanchard into the studio to chat all things relegation, promotion, and ambition. Annabel talks our hosts through her career, playing against her brothers from a young age, to playing against the best in the world in the WSL. She relives Crystal Palace's dramatic season as they clinched promotion on the final day, and discusses the club's ambitions to become a main stay in the top flight. Annabel speaks about her own evolution as a player, and biggest dream to one day play for the Lionesses. Finally some quickfire questions - which teammate should we keep our eye on next season, and who is the toughest opponent Annabel has faced? 00:00 Welcome 00:44 Promotion 03:10 Growing up 09:55 Relegation & Pressure 17:20 Culture and change at Crystal Palace 19:30 Playing against the best 21:15 Ambitions and reaching 100 27:05 Difference between WSL and WSL2 29:55 Outside of football 33:30 Quick fire questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What is 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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Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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