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Football Weekly

ames Richardson, Barry Glendenning, Rafa Honigstein, Sid Lowe and the rest of the award-winning Football Weekly pod squad bring you puns and punditry, news and analysis, and the best blow-by-blow coverage of the Premier League and beyond for the 2014/15 season

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1,089 Episodes

40 – 60

Scotland stumble towards World Cup as England aim to book place – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and George Elek to discuss the World Cup qualifiers as Scotland’s 2-1 win against Belarus disguised a dismal performance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

13 Oct 2025 52 min

Comfortable win for England; chaotic comeback for Scotland – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Jonathan Liew and Ewan Murray to reflect on England’s friendly against Wales and Thursday evening’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

10 Oct 2025 57 min

Real Madrid pull clear, Højlund in form and Bayern unbeaten – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Lars Sivertsen and Sid Lowe to wrap up the major stories from around Europe. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

7 Oct 2025 49 min

Arsenal go top of the Premier League as Liverpool lose again – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lucy Ward and John Brewin as Liverpool come unstuck at Chelsea, Arsenal hit the summit and Manchester United win an unprecedented three games in a row at Old Trafford. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

6 Oct 2025 59 min

A Dier finish for Manchester City in Monaco and a Premier League preview: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon, as Monaco score a late penalty against City in Europe and there are straightforward wins for Arsenal and Newcastle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

2 Oct 2025 51 min

Liverpool look limp against Galatasaray and Spurs steal a point at Bodø/Glimt – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Jonathan Wilson as Liverpool lose back to back games, Spurs are lucky to win a point in Norway and Chelsea welcome back José Mourinho to Stamford Bridge. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

1 Oct 2025 44 min

Arsenal’s late heroics at Newcastle and peerless Palace beat Liverpool – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Will Unwin and Nedum Onuoha and there’s plenty to squeeze in as the panel review an eventful Premier League weekend, including Liverpool’s first dropped points of the season, Arsenal’s late win against Newcastle and also discuss Graham Potter’s departure from West Ham. Help…

29 Sep 2025 59 min

Nottingham Forest’s return to Europe and a Premier League preview: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and Sam Dalling discuss Forest’s first European game in 30 years, plus the Carabao Cup providing a lack of shocks with the Premier League quartet taking it quite seriously. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

25 Sep 2025 50 min

Ballon d’Or glitz, Carabao Cup drama and an EFL roundup: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ali Maxwell and Sanny Rudravajhala as Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí claim Ballon d’Or glory, and there are unpredictable starts around the Football League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

24 Sep 2025 53 min

Martinelli to Arsenal’s rescue and Liverpool move five points clear – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Dan Bardell as Arsenal rescue a late point against Manchester City and a win in the Merseyside derby means Liverpool maintain their 100% start to the season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

22 Sep 2025 54 min

Liverpool’s late show stays on air and Kane sinks Chelsea: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Liew and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Liverpool score yet another late winner and Chelsea show their inexperience away at Bayern Munich. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

18 Sep 2025 54 min

Arsenal and Spurs kick off Champions League campaigns with wins – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair as Arsenal win in Bilbao and Spurs host Villarreal to start this season’s Champions League. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

17 Sep 2025 49 min

Manchester is blue and Arsenal brush Postecoglou aside: Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Jonathan Wilson as Premier League football returns after the international break. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

15 Sep 2025 56 min

Manchester derby, Moldova’s misery and Zohran Mamdani – Football Weekly podcast

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Paul Watson to preview the weekend while New York’s mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joins to discuss World Cup ticket pricing, Arsenal and more. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

11 Sep 2025 1 hour

England swipe Serbia aside and the return of Postecoglu – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and John Brewin as England put in their best performance under Thomas Tuchel so far, beating Serbia 5-0. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

10 Sep 2025 50 min

Thomas Tuchel’s England labour again and Levy out at Spurs – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Dan Bardell and Ali Maxwell to discuss all the latest World Cup qualifying action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

8 Sep 2025 50 min

World Cup qualifying preview and new WSL season kicks off – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson, Jonathan Fadugba and Suzy Wrack to discuss a new Women’s Super League format and the race to reach the 2026 World Cup. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

4 Sep 2025 51 min

Deadline-day chaos and Middlesbrough lead promotion race – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, George Elek and Sanny Rudravajhala to sift through a bonkers deadline day, questionable spending, and the best Championship pick-ups you’ve never heard of.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

2 Sep 2025 1 hr 01 min

Szoboszlai’s rocket and Milner’s new milestone – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair, Lars Sivertsen and Nooruddean Choudry to discuss Liverpool’s perfect start, Manchester City’s latest stumble and another chaotic weekend. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

1 Sep 2025 1 hour

Grimsby’s glory and Scottish sides slump in Europe – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Jonathan Wilson, Robyn Cowen, Mark Langdon and Ewan Murray to discuss Manchester United’s shock defeat to Grimsby, a disastrous week for Scottish football and look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

28 Aug 2025 57 min