Manchester City Claims Historic Double with FA Cup Victory Over Brighton
In a thrilling episode of Women’s Football Weekly, Manchester City secures a historic domestic double by defeating Brighton 4-0 in the Women’s FA Cup final held at Wembley. The panel dives into City’s dominant performance, highlighting Bunny Shaw’s key contributions after signing a new long-term contract. They discuss the potential for City to establish a period of dominance with Champions League football returning next season. On the other hand, Brighton faces disappointment in their first major final but receives praise for their progress under coach Dario Vidosic. The discussion shifts to what the team needs during the summer to transform cup runs into sustained success in the Women’s Super League (WSL). As the international break approaches, attention turns to England as they prepare for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Spain in Mallorca. The panel previews this significant match, noting the absence of Leah Williamson due to injury, and debates whether Sarina Wiegman’s squad can secure the top spot in their group. Additionally, Tom shares insights from the latest World Sevens tournament, and Jill Scott joins the pod to discuss her remarkable 400-mile Sport Relief challenge from Wembley to Sunderland. Listeners are encouraged to sign up for the women’s football newsletter for more updates.
Source: The Guardian Sport - 2026-06-02