FA Cup shootout drama and an Asian Cup preview – Women’s Football Weekly
AI-curated by Q²N · Updated February 27, 2026
In the latest episode of Women's Football Weekly, Faye Carruthers, Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry, and Jamie Spangher review a thrilling FA Cup fifth round, featuring dramatic penalty shootouts and crucial victories. Tottenham narrowly defeated London City Lionesses in a tense shootout, setting up a quarter-final clash with Chelsea, who triumphed over Manchester United after extra time. The panel discusses the implications of these results for both teams and reflects on the historic cup run of Chatham Town. They also explore the widening gap between the Women's Super League (WSL) and WSL 2, and preview the upcoming Asian Cup and World Cup qualifiers, highlighting the current landscape of women's football.
- Tottenham edges London City Lionesses in a dramatic penalty shootout.
- Chelsea defeats Manchester United after extra time in a rematch.
- Liverpool secures victory in the Merseyside derby.
- Birmingham and Charlton maintain WSL 2 representation in the quarter-finals.
- Discussion on the growing gap between WSL and WSL 2.
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