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Lost Grounds: Time To Say Goodbye!

October 21, 2026 · 31 min

Caroline Barker joins Sky Sports News' Ben Ransom on his pilgrimage to discover what happens to football grounds after they close their gates forever. In episode two, we visit the former home of Premier League champions, the Wembley of the…
Lost Grounds: There's No Place Like Home!

October 14, 2026 · 44 min

Caroline Barker joins Sky Sports News' Ben Ransom on his quest to find out what happens to football grounds when they close their gates forever. In episode one, journalist Oliver Holt shares his memories of Goodison Park, Roker Park, Maine…
Introducing 'Lost Grounds', from Sky Sports

October 13, 2026 · 1 min

Join us in search of England's lost football grounds - episode one, coming soon! •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Next step to success or same problems? England assessed after World Cup with Spain next

September 24, 2026 · 31 min

Sky Sports' Peter Smith is joined by Sky Sports News football correspondent Rob Dorsett at St George's Park to assess Thomas Tuchel's England ahead of their Nations League opener with Spain at Wembley on Saturday. Was England's World Cup…
A new era for Scotland begins under Pocognoli!

September 22, 2026 · 12 min

Luke Shanley sits down with Scotland’s new head coach, Sebastien Pocognoli, as he prepares to take charge of the team for the first time against Slovenia. •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football •For…

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WSL season preview: Title contenders, battle to stay up and biggest transfers!

September 3, 2026 · 46 min

Anton Toloui is joined by Charlotte Marsh and Laure Hunter to preview the WSL 2026/27 season. They take a look at the title race as Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal battle it out for the WSL crown. They also assess which of the newly…
London City Lionesses special: Putellas, Kang and a WSL title challenge?

August 31, 2026 · 35 min

Anton Toloui is joined by Charlotte Marsh and Rachel Corsie to discuss how the London City Lionesses will fare in the upcoming WSL season. They reflect on a big summer of signings, including Alexia Putellas, and debate if London City could…
Spain beat Argentina to win the World Cup!

July 20, 2026 · 25 min

For the final time, Hayley McQueen and Dharmesh Sheth round up everything you need to know this Monday, after Spain beat ten-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to lift the World Cup. We hear from our correspondents, Kaveh Solhekol and Gary…
England bring home bronze in 10 goal thriller against France!

July 19, 2026 · 13 min

Hayley McQueen has Sunday's 'Cheat Sheet At The World Cup,' the morning after one of the most remarkable England games in recent memory! The Three Lions beat France 6-4 in Miami to end their 2026 tournament with a third place finish and a…
Tuchel takes the blame, but says no regrets in Argentina defeat as England prepare to face France. Even President Trump has his say on Tuchel's tactics!

July 18, 2026 · 21 min

Matt Kabir Floyd has today's 'Cheat Sheet At the World Cup', as England prepare for their bronze medal match against France. Thomas Tuchel has faced the media overnight and insisted that he has 'no regrets' about his tactics during the…
Tuchel defends his tactics as 'smoky' New York gears up for the World Cup final

July 17, 2026 · 17 min

Matt Kabir Floyd is with Dave Reed to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup. Thomas Tuchel's defended his tactics after England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina and instead says there's a problem with the country's…
Argentina end England's World Cup dream | Did Tuchel get his tactics wrong?

July 16, 2026 · 14 min

Matt Kabir Floyd is with Michael Bridge to bring you all the reaction to England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. We hear from our reporters in Atlanta and get the fans' view from both sides. It all means England will play France next…

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About the show

Essential Football is where you'll find Sky Sports' coverage of the biggest stories and talking points in football. From in-depth interviews to documentaries, from the Premier League to the WSL - it's all covered. It's also the home of 'Lost Grounds'. •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk