Brighton stun Arsenal in FA Cup as WSL 2 title race heats up – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry and Anne-Marie Batson to review the FA Cup quarter-finals and assess a dramatic run-in at both ends of the WSL 2 table

On today’s pod: Brighton produced the shock of the FA Cup quarter-finals with a deserved win over Arsenal at Meadow Park, while Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool also booked their places in the last four. The panel discuss Fran Kirby’s influence, Chelsea’s narrow win over Tottenham and Liverpool’s extra-time victory against Charlton.

Elsewhere, the panel reflects on Birmingham City’s impressive showing against Manchester City, Charlton’s resilience and what the semi-final draw means, with Chelsea set to host City and Liverpool taking on Brighton for a place in the final.

Plus: the WSL 2 title race takes centre stage. The panel assesses Birmingham City’s surge to the top, Charlton’s wobble and Crystal Palace’s late push, while also examining a tense relegation battle between Ipswich and Portsmouth.

Also, attention turns to the international break as England prepare to face Spain in a crucial World Cup qualifier at Wembley, with the panel going over the injuries, tactical battles and what could decide the game.

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