Crossways - A Women’s Football Show With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
Episodes
Bunny Shaw Hits 100, UWCL Draw, and West Ham’s Future
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final Crossways of 2025! Steph Houghton and Ian Wright show a lot of love for Sunderland's victory over Newcastle in the Premier League as ...
Trinity Rodman to the WSL, Chelsea’s Loss, and a Question From Chloe Kelly!
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are in the London studio kicking off the festive season with the final Crossways Q&A of the year, a discussion around wh...
Lionesses Finish 2025 on a High and More Questions Asked About Arsenal
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crossways hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright go deep on Arsenal’s apparent culture problem. Does the women’s game need the scrutiny? What happens...
What Will the January Transfer Window Bring? And Crossways Quiz Returns!
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are back together! The January transfer window is on their minds and they discuss what certain WSL teams need to add to ...
UWCL Drama: A Much-Needed Win, an Unfortunate Draw, and a Heavy Loss
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright unpack the differing fortunes of WSL teams in this week's dramatic UEFA Women's Champions League fixtures. Arsenal’s w...
Man Utd Drop Points, Man City Go Top, and Poor Refereeing
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot to talk about after the dramatic 1-1 draw between hosts Arsenal and visitors Chelsea at the Emirates, with goals disallowed, a red card ...
Evaluating the Lionesses: Debuts, Red Cards, and History
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton unpack the Lionesses’ friendlies against Brazil and Australia, pick out the best performers and debutants, a...
Wrighty Answers Your Questions!
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Crossways on the road at Everton v Man Utd
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Season-Defining Weekend Ahead
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Tribute to Matt Beard, the Challenge of Player Rotation, and Kafaji’s Strong Start
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ballon d’Or Prediction, Sam Kerr’s Return, Cathinka Tandberg’s Goal, and Steph as City Manager?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Results from the latest WSL matchups make for some interesting discussions on this week's episode of Crossways. Hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright ta...
What Do the Opening Fixtures Say About the New WSL Season?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wrighty and Steph go deep with their analysis of the WSL opening weekend's fixtures: what and who surprised them, and what the performances and squads...
Transfers, Predictions, Big League Changes: Crossways Is Back for WSL 2025-26
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crossways is back for the new WSL season, and there's already a lot on the table. How much will the WSL minimum wage be? Will the London City Lionesse...
Lionesses Are Euro Champions Again!
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lionesses are UEFA Women's Euro champions again! As excited as two kids in a sweet shop, Crossways hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton can barely ...
Lionesses Reach Euro Final in Dramatic Fashion
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
England Lionesses’ dramatic comeback to win against Italy in extra time gives Crossways host Ian Wright plenty to talk about in this Euros special. ...
Lionesses Progress to Euro Quarterfinals
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright reflect on England’s final group stage match against Wales, in which England ran out comfortable winners and earned se...
Lionesses Bounce Back in 4-0 Victory
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright give their reaction to the Lionesses’ match vs. Netherlands at UEFA women’s Euro 2025. Our hosts give credit to Sari...
Lionesses Begin Their Euro Defence With Defeat to France
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright are back for the UEFA women’s Euros, picking apart England’s opening match vs. France in Switzerland. Our hosts refl...
Rebrand of the WSL, and Crossways WSL Team of the Season Revealed
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton discuss the rebrand of the WSL and Championship, calling for transparency and clarity for the fans and clubs so th...
Chelsea and London City Lionesses Are Champions, As WSL Top 3 Is Confirmed
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that Ian Wright and Steph Houghton—like all women’s football fans—have been discussing the wider problem of the top flight bein...
UWCL Reaction After Arsenal Overturn Deficit to Reach the Final
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright have a lot to talk about in Episode 27 of Crossways, coming to you after Arsenal overturned a deficit in their mas...
Disappointment and Domination in the UWCL Semifinals, and will Wrighty Eat Humble Pie After the Return Legs?
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the hosts get warmed up for Episode 26 of #Crossways, Ian Wright admits feeling Ange Postecoglou’s pain as a manager after Wembley Rangers FC’s...
Third Consecutive FA Cup Final for Man United and Looking Ahead to a Huge European Weekend
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Crossways hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright reflect on the Women’s FA Cup semifinals and discuss if they'd be better off hosted at neutral venues....
England’s Loss to Belgium, Agyemang’s Stunner, and Wrighty’s Poor Predictions
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coming in hot off the back of the Lionesses' defeat to Belgium in their UEFA Women's Nations League group game, just days after they thrashed them 5-0...
Talking All Things Champions League After Those Dramatic Second Leg Matchups
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A huge week in the Champions League makes for a busy episode of #Crossways with both Chelsea and Arsenal overturning big deficits and progressing to t...
Bad Pitches, Chelsea's First Loss, a Disappointing Arsenal, and a Relegation Battle Reignited
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Steph Houghton and Ian Wright go back to the basics with Arsenal’s loss to Real Madrid, sharing their disappointment at the team's inability t...
Arsenal Crash Out of the FA Cup, Nick Cushing Back to Man City, Taylor Hinds, and Predictions
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘Crossways’ is back after Arsenal’s loss to Liverpool, which saw them knocked out of the FA Cup at the quarterfinal stage. Hosts Ian Wright and ...
Beth Mead Joins Crossways, WSL With No Relegation, and FA Cup Predictions
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Wright and Steph Houghton discuss the hotly debated proposed changes to the WSL and Championship leagues, with expansion and no relegation on the ...
Lionesses Defeat the World Champions: How It Unfolded
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright are back, this week with reactions to Lionesses vs. Spain in the UEFA Women's Nations League. The hosts reflect on the k...
Lionesses' February Call-ups, UWCL Predictions, Listener Questions, and a Call for More Jeopardy
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Episode 18 of Crossways, and this week, Ian Wright and Steph Houghton start by discussing Sarina Wiegman's latest Lionesses squad call-up for the...
Manchester City's Last-Gasp Win Over Arsenal—How it Unfolded
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steph Houghton and Ian Wright are back, this week with the first 'Crossways' Instant Reaction episode. The hosts react to Manchester City’s last-gas...
Worries for the WSL, and Chelsea’s Dominance Continues
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
'Crossways' hosts Ian Wright and Steph Houghton go deep on arguably the most crucial conversation in women's football right now—the long-term compet...
Is It Time for Chloe Kelly to Leave Manchester City?
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Wright and Steph Houghton agree that Manchester City have sent a message to Chloe Kelly with their signing of Brazilian Kerolin from North Carolin...
Is This the Best-Ever Lionesses XI?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a long winter break, Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are back with Crossways, a women's football show, with their dream Lionesses XI. Made up of f...
Champions League Thoughts, Women’s EURO Draw, and Should Slegers get the Arsenal Job Full-Time?
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With a lot happening on the European stage, Steph Houghton and Ian Wright dive straight into Arsenal's 3-2 win over Bayern with Renée Slegers’s 11t...
Ellie Roebuck's Return, Ratcliffe's Comments, and Why Grassroots Clubs Are So Crucial Right Now
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11 sees Ian Wright and Steph Houghton discuss Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments about Manchester United women, and Marc Skinner's response. They lo...
Thoughts on the Lionesses’ Strange Week. Plus, Wales Qualify for Their First Major Tournament!
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was a curious pair of friendlies for England, with a lack of chance creation being the theme. Ian and Steph look back at the visit of Emma Hayes’...
Crossways Quiz! Williamson’s Good Form, Chelsea Vs. Man Utd Lookahead, and Lionesses Squad Thoughts.
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s quiz time this week on Crossways, with Steph Houghton and Ian Wright getting their fingers on buzzers to go head to head on the WSL season so f...
Fan Q&A, Marc Skinner's Future, and UWCL Check-In With Steph Houghton and Ian Wright
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Wright and Steph Houghton analyze Arsenal vs. Juventus and Man City vs. Hammarby in the latest UWCL fixtures, with both English teams bringing hom...
Steph's Book Is Out, Russo Substitution, and Liverpool Vs. Chelsea
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Wright chats with Steph Houghton about her new memoir, 'Leading From the Back,' how therapeutic it was to write, and how important it is that peop...
Lethargic Lionesses, Bonmati’s Ballon d’Or, and the WSL Returns
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the friendlies with South Africa and Germany made the Lionesses look lethargic and disorganised, Ian Wright and Steph Houghton are a little worr...
Eidevall’s Arsenal replacement, Steph honoured by England and Lionesses midfield worry
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's international break, so Ian and Steph assess the Lionesses midfield ahead of their friendly against Germany at Wembley. Then chat about which pla...
Mayra Ramirez Dominates as Arsenal's Struggle Continues. What Next for Chloe Kelly? The Upcoming Lionesses Squad.
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Wright and Steph Houghton battle with the reasons behind Arsenal's current run of form and how Mayra Ramirez undid their defense. Then they move o...
What's Happening With Mary Earps? Plus, Chelsea Vs. Man United Postponed Game and Key ACL Returns.
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 of 'Crossways' sees Ian and Steph in the studio discussing the toll of a packed fixture list on player well-being and performance, with the ...
Arsenal’s Champions League Win! Khiara Keating Dropped and WSL Weekend Preview.
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian and Steph look ahead to another week in the WSL. First, Ian’s instant reaction from Meadow Park as Arsenal triumph over BK Hacken in the second ...
Welcome to Crossways: Steph Houghton and Ian Wright Preview the WSL Season
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of Crossways! Steph Houghton and Ian Wright begin the first edition of their new weekly women’s football show by t...