The ultimate Women's League Cup final preview
Football Daily
BBC
4.3 • 4.6K Ratings
🗓️ 9 March 2026
⏱️ 44 minutes
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Summary
The first piece of domestic silverware this season is up for grabs and Ben Haines is joined by our Senior Women's Football reporter Emma Sanders to provide the ultimate preview to Chelsea v Manchester United in the League Cup final at Ashton Gate on Sunday 15th March.
Ben travelled down to Cobham to chat to Chelsea midfielder Keira Walsh about why this competition is so special to her, head coach Sonia Bompastor about her new contract and US forward Alyssa Thompson about playing in her first final with the club.
And Em went over to Carrington to chat to Manchester United manager Marc Skinner about 'not fearing' their opposition, new singing Lea Schuller about how she's settling in and goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce on reaching another final with the club.
To hear more from all of the interviewees, head over to the Women's Football Weekly podcast feed on BBC Sounds!
TIMECODES: 00:15 - Em Sanders joins Ben to preview the League Cup final. 02:15 - We kick things off with Chelsea midfielder, Keira Walsh 07:55 - Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor joins Ben. 16:45 - Alyssa Thompson on what could be her first piece of domestic silverware. 19:42 - Em and Ben on the games between Chelsea and Manchester United getting tighter. 24:00 - Manchester United manager Marc Skinner sits down with Em. 30:03 - One of Manchester United’s new signings, Lea Schüller joins the pod. 35:30 - Phallon Tullis-Joyce talks reaching another final with the club.
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| 0:37.0 | You're listening to the Football Daily podcast with Ben Haynes. |
| 0:41.7 | Hello everybody. Welcome to the Women's Football Weekly podcast. |
| 0:44.4 | We're back on the Football Daily feed for a special preview episode ahead of the Women's League Cup final this Sunday at Ashton Gate in Bristol. |
| 0:52.8 | We're going to be looking at both sides of what will be a really interesting, important |
| 0:58.4 | and possibly crucial tie at a very intricate moment within the season. |
| 1:03.8 | This time last year for the Holders Chelsea, it started what would be the beginning of a treble season. |
| 1:11.6 | This time, could it be a catalyst to reignite their season after a difficult run? |
| 1:17.2 | I'm joined by M. Sanders. |
| 1:19.5 | It's an absolute dream to be back with you after our lovely trip up to St. George's Park. |
| 1:23.8 | Em, how much are you looking forward to the League Cup final? |
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