Young stars in the FA Cup, football's financial powerhouses, and our favourite Subway order

Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

Stak Production

Girls Football, Womens World Cup, Chloe Kelly, Lionesses, Nwsl, Football, Womens Football, England Womens, Keira Walsh, Womens England Football, Sports, Leah Williamson, Soccer, Womens Sports, Womens Soccer, Female Sports

4.8 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 20 January 2026

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Here at Upfront, we're often preoccupied by our age. This weekend in the FA Cup really, really didn't help.

Chloe and Rachel look back on the best of the FA Cup action, including a big win for Liverpool after some big signings and heartbreak for our favs York City. Did they bottle it on purpose to avoid the night out with us? Possibly.

Elsewhere, we discuss the findings of Deloitte's latest Money League report and why so many clubs are splashing the cash this January. Plus, a thorough League Cup preview that's not at all about sandwiches.

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0:00.0	Welcome to Up Front. I'm Chloe Morgan.
0:06.1	And I'm Rachel Sullivan.
0:07.0	What a weekend of FAC Cup action.
0:10.7	No upsets, but millions of goals.
0:13.1	And of course, there will be a four-tier side in the fifth round.
0:16.9	So very, very exciting.
0:18.7	We also turn our attention to the upcoming League Cup semifinals with four big size battling
0:23.5	out for a chance at some subway silverware on a silver subway platter.
0:28.1	Who needs the trophy the most?
0:31.0	And honey, wake up.
0:32.8	The 2025 Deloitte Money League has dropped.
0:56.1	Honey. Honey? Who wrote that? It's got very camp this season. Is it not the 2026 Deloitte Money League report? No, because that hasn't happened yet, darling. No, but doesn't it? Sweetie. Oh, Christ. Stay focused. Gosh. All right. Anyway, moving on for that very camp entrance. I could definitely lean into it.
0:56.5	Me too.
1:00.3	I've spent my entire year being like a soft, strong mask.
1:03.5	And actually, let's go.
1:07.6	Anyway, moving on from my identity crisis, your moments of the weekend.
1:13.6	Mine's going to just be the enjoyment of the Bournemouth Manchester City game.
1:17.0	At AFC Totten, it felt like a proper FA Cup fixture.
1:18.5	There was lots of people there.
1:19.3	It was very crowded.
1:20.9	They were all around the side of the pitch.
1:23.5	David versus Goliath type vibes.
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