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Match ReportsWomen’s World Cup play-off: England sweep past Greece to keep tournament hopes aliveEngland did not leave much room for doubt this time. After a 3-1 win over Greece in Crete left questions about their finishing and defensive concentration, the Lionesses responded with a ruthless display at Leicester’s King Power Stadium. A blistering first half put the tie beyond Greece, with England eventually securing a 5-0 (8-1 aggregate) win to advance to the next round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 European play-offs. For Sarina Wiegman’s side, th
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Match Reports

England are in control of their World Cup play-off with Greece after winning the first leg 3-1 in Crete.Match report as England take a 3-1 lead from the first leg in Crete; Georgia Stanway, Maya Le Tissier and Alessia Russo struck but a goal back from Calliste Brookshire means there is work to do on Tuesday in the second leg; winner will face Slovakia or Ukraine for place at Brazil 2027
Sky Sports9 days
England Buries Greece 5-0 in 2027 Women’s World Cup QualifiersThe England Lionesses defeated Greece 5-0, advancing to the next round of the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers playoffs.
Just Women's Sports4 days
England vs Greece LIVE! Women's World Cup play-off match updates and scoreEngland vs Greece LIVE! Womens World Cup play-off match updates and score
Sky Sports5 days
Lionesses take control of World Cup playoff tie but unfancied Greece still in fightWorld Cup qualifying playoff: Greece 1-3 England Stanway, Le Tissier and Russo on target Sarina Wiegman admitted she wanted to see a bit more from her side after their fairly underwhelming performance against a hugely unfancied Greek side, despite securing a valuable first-leg victory in their Women’s World Cup playoff tie. Georgia Stanway’s neat finish, Maya Le Tissier’s first England goal and Alessia Russo’s low strike were enough to give England control but a Ioanna Papatheodorou goal for Gre
The Guardian9 days
Lionesses Next Game: Ukraine Play-Off After 8-1 Win Over GreeceLionesses next game: England face Ukraine over two legs for a 2027 World Cup place after the 8-1 rout of Greece. Window, format and who should start.
The False 94 days
Women’s Internationals | Peacock scores as Young Lionesses put six past Bosnia & HerzegovinaWest Ham United women’s team defender Niamh Peacock was on the scoresheet as England U19s put six unanswered goals past Bosnia & Herzegovina U19s to progress to the second round of qualifying for the 2027 UEFA Women’s U19 Euro finals.
West Ham United5 days
England ease to victory against Greece in Crete
WSL Full-Time9 days

Team News

Russo named England player of the yearArsenal forward Alessia Russo is named England women's player of the year after scoring five goals in 10 games.
BBC7 days
ENGLAND SQUAD: Toone handed late call-up as Bronze withdrawsManchester United midfielder Ella Toone has received a late call-up to the England squad.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official media release from The Football Association this mornin...
Yahoo Sports10 days
Lauren James experiment or Erica Parkinson debut? England & Sarina Wiegman's No.10 options after Ella Toone's shock Lionesses snubWhat could Sarina Wiegman learn about the Lionesses' options in the No.10 role after Ella Toone's shock omission from this month's camp?
Goal.com10 days
No Alessia Russo, no Plan B for England? Lionesses at risk of becoming too reliant on star striker amid lack of alternative No.9sAlessia Russo has become indispensable for England, but the Lionesses lack alternative options up front should the Arsenal striker become unavailable for any reason
Goal.com6 days
After her Player of the Month award in England, Océane Hurtré scores for her first selectionJust like in a dream. As added time was indicated, Océane Hurtré, number 22 on the back, scored her first goal for France in her first call‑up on October 10.
Footeuses8 days
ENGLAND SQUAD: Clinton drafted in as Kendall withdrawsManchester City midfielder Grace Clinton has been called into the England squad to cover for Aston Villa’s Lucia Kendall.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official media update from The...
Yahoo Sports9 days
Fran Alonso's move from the Premier League to Rosengård: "Feels like home"MALMÖ. He has been a cleaner, refereed boys' matches in England and worked with world‑class coaches. Now Fran Alonso is set to rescue FC Rosengård in the Damallsvenskan – with the aim of reaching the top again, the coach told Fotbollskanalen.
Fotbollskanalen11 days
Kirby 'stressed' by abrupt Vidosic exit from BrightonFormer England striker Fran Kirby says the departure of Brighton head coach Dario Vidosic on the eve of the season left her feeling "stressed" and "disappointed".
BBC7 hours
Women's Super League: Fran Kirby 'stressed' by exit of boss Dario VidosicFormer England striker Fran Kirby says the departure of Brighton head coach Dario Vidosic on the eve of the season left her feeling "stressed" and "disappointed".
BBC7 hours
Before the next test against Japan: After Schüller’s withdrawal, Martinez joins the DFB squadDFB head coach Christian Wück must constantly react to absences in the women’s national team. Now a striker from England is being called up.
Saarbrücker Zeitung8 days
Soccer-Arsenal forward Russo voted as England women's player of the year
MSN7 days

International

England gains edge over Greece in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 play-offsEngland defeats Greece 3-1 in WWC 2027 playoff first leg; return leg in Leicester ahead as qualification battle continues.
Sportstar8 days
City quartet help England take stride towards World CupCity’s Alex Greenwood, Laura Blinkilde Brown, Lauren Hemp and Beth Mead helped England move a step closer towards qualifying for next summer
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England Women in World Cup 2027 play-offs: Lionesses have obligation to prove themselves after Spain disappointmentEngland must make it through two rounds of home and away ties to qualify for next summers World Cup in Brazil; play-off campaign begins against Greece on Friday; Sarina Wiegman has begun to experiment with elements of her squad - that can only be a good thing for Englands evolution
Sky Sports9 days
Greece vs England: How Ella Toone’s Lionesses snub could boost her World Cup chancesElla Toone was left out of England’s squad for the Greece play-offs after a difficult start to the season; she has responded positively; Sarina Wiegman has been impressed as midfield competition intensifies.
Sky Sports10 days
England Lionesses: Sarina Wiegman praises Ella Toone's conduct after England call up and outlines World Cup qualifiers strategyEngland Lionesses manager Sarina Weigman speaks on calling up Ella Toone after Lucy Bronze left the squad injured and speaks on the attacking strategy they plan to use in their World Cup qualifier against Greece.
Sky Sports10 days
Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: Strong Starts for England and Belgium in Play-Off First LegsWomen's World Cup Qualifiers: Strong Starts for England and Belgium in Play-Off First Legs Fixture Previews Reviews SportsNewsIreland
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Women's World Cup play-offs: Ella Toone called up by England as Lucy Bronze withdrawsManchester United midfielder Ella Toone receives a late England call-up for this month's World Cup play-off games against Greece.
BBC10 days
Toone comes into England squad as Bronze withdrawsManchester United midfielder Ella Toone receives a late England call-up for this month's World Cup play-off games against Greece.
BBC10 days
Women's World Cup 2027: How can England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland qualify?England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are among those hoping to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup. What awaits them in the play-offs?
BBC10 days
Lionesses World Cup play-off opponents: Ukraine in profileFind out more about Ukraine ahead of England’s Women’s World Cup qualification play-off.
England Football | Home4 days
Wiegman praises Toone’s attitude after late Lionesses recall for Greece playoffManchester United midfielder left out of initial squad First leg of World Cup playoff is on Friday in Crete Sarina Wiegman heaped praise on Ella Toone for her positive reaction to being left out of England’s initial squad for their Women’s World Cup playoff against Greece, after recalling the Manchester United midfielder for Friday’s first leg in Heraklion, Crete. An injury sustained by Lucy Bronze, described by Wiegman as “really small”, prompted the England right-back to return to Chelsea and
The Guardian10 days
What comes next for the Lionesses in their World Cup qualifying campaign?England beat Greece 8-1 on aggregate to progress to the final qualifying round for the 2027 Women
FourFourTwo2 days
How can home nations reach Women's World Cup?England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are among those hoping to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup. What awaits them in the play-offs?
BBC5 days
England women to host Ukraine at Wembley in World Cup playoff decider
Reuters4 days
England to take on Ukraine at Wembley
WSL Full-Time4 days

Injuries

Sam Coffey joins the USWNT’s injury list ahead of the showdown with SpainCoffey suffered what looked to be an ankle injury in a game with her club, England's Manchester City, on Sunday. Jaelin Howell of NWSL-leading Gotham FC was called in to replace her.
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Previews

England v Greece: Women’s World Cup qualifying playoff, second leg – liveWorld Cup playoff, 7.30pm BST kick-off ( first leg: 3-1 ) Read today’s edition of Moving the Goalposts on Japan 4 min Papatheodorou almost replies straight away, sweeping a left-foot shot from the edge of the area that is pushed round the post by the diving Hampton. Good save. Perfect start for England. Lauren James collects a loose ball in the centre circle, surges forward and flicks a perfectly timed pass through to Russo. She rides a lunging challenge from Markou on the edge of the area and p
The Guardian5 days
England vs Greece Prediction: Women’s World Cup Play-Off Second Leg PreviewWe look ahead to Tuesday's FIFA Women's World Cup play-off second leg with our England vs Greece prediction and preview.
Opta Analyst6 days
Greece vs England Prediction: Women’s World Cup Play-Off First Leg PreviewWe look ahead to Friday's FIFA Women's World Cup play-off first leg with our England vs Greece prediction and preview.
Opta Analyst9 days
How to watch England Lionesses vs Greece for free - TV channel and live streamThe Lionesses are one game away from clinching their place at next year's World Cup in Brazil
The Mirror5 days
How to watch England vs Greece for FREE: Live stream details for Lionesses' World Cup play-off 2nd legThe Lionesses bring a 3-1 lead to King Power stadium as they hope to qualify for the 2027 World Cup
FourFourTwo5 days
How to watch Greece vs England for FREE: Live stream details for Lionesses' MUST WIN World Cup play-offThe Lionesses must beat Greece over two legs to qualify for the 2027 World Cup
FourFourTwo9 days
Greece vs England Predictions: Goal Fest Looms in Women’s World Cup QualifierEngland return to competitive action on Friday against Greece; here are William Hill's FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying play-off tips.
William Hill News10 days
Greece vs. England prediction, lineups, odds and bet builder tips for Women’s World Cup qualifierThe Sporting News brings you the latest tips and odds as Greece take on England in Path 1 of the UEFA play-off semi-finals for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 in Brazil.
Sporting News10 days
What channel is Greece v England Women's World Cup play-off on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off timeCheck out how to watch Greece v England in their Women's World Cup play-off, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
Radio Times10 days
Russo’s return to form is vital but Lionesses still lack bite against low blocks | Suzanne WrackEngland have the edge over Greece after the first leg of their World Cup playoff but remain a team in transition It took a labyrinthine move from Sarina Wiegman’s team to find a way through deep-lying Greece. On the outskirts of Heraklion, the ancient city of Knossos, which is associated with the legend of the Minotaur and the labyrinth constructed by Daedalus to contain it, Laura Blindkilde Brown’s quick pass to Alessia Russo was artfully flicked first time to her Arsenal teammate Georgia Stanw
The Guardian9 days
How to watch Greece v Lionesses in World Cup play-offEngland travel to Greece for the first leg of their qualifying play-off for the 2027 Women’s World Cup
The Independent9 days

Business & Off-pitch

Greece v England: Women’s World Cup playoff semi-final, first leg – live⚽ World Cup qualifying news, 5.30pm BST kick-off in Crete ⚽ Read the latest Moving the Goalposts extract | Mail Rob The Women’s Super League will face major disruption next season due to the Club World Cup, with Arsenal and Chelsea likely to be absent from domestic competition for up to a month. The Guardian revealed last week that the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup is set to be awarded to the US , with transatlantic travel to cause additional problems for European sides, whwhile the proposed
The Guardian9 days
What channel is England v Greece Women's World Cup play-off match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off timeCheck out how to watch England v Greece in a Women's World Cup 2027 play-off, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
Radio Times6 days
Alex Scott quits Disney+ role as Women’s Champions League presenterScott walking away to focus on other projects Disney+ was criticised after opening round this season Alex Scott, the former Football Focus host, has left her role as a presenter of the Women’s Champions League coverage on Disney+. It is understood it was Scott’s decision to walk away and focus on other projects, including her new show, One More Word WSL, with her fellow former England internationals Anita Asante and Fara Williams. Continue reading...
The Guardian3 days
Arsenal are champions of England and on a ‘positive trajectory’. So why are they proposing staff cuts?
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Opinion & Features

Ella Toone, Chloe Kelly and the Lionesses regulars who must use international break disappointment as World Cup wake-up calls or risk missing out on England's summer squadElla Toone, Chloe Kelly, Aggie Beever-Jones and Grace Clinton were all dealt a wake-up call by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman this week, and must use the disappointment in the right way to earn a place on the plane to the 2027 Women's World Cup?
Goal.com2 days
Women's World Cup 2027 Power Rankings: Holders Spain make statement in USWNT double-header while England edge towards sealing qualificationSpain will be the reigning champions at the 2027 Women's World Cup, after beating England 1-0 in Sydney in 2023, but do La Roja have what it takes to retain their title?
Goal.com4 days
England squad ladder: Ranking Sarina Wiegman's players from 1-35The Athletic has listed 35 players most likely, as it stands, to make the cut for next summer’s World Cup in Brazil
The Athletic4 days
Six questions facing England as they target next year’s Women’s World CupStarting positions at centre-back and No 10 are up for grabs, while Sarina Wiegman’s future continues to be in the air England have two jobs to do on Tuesday. The first, avoiding an almighty upset and progressing past Greece on aggregate in their Women’s World Cup playoff to reach a final tie, should be a formality for one of the world’s best-resourced teams. The second, honing their style to play like contenders for next summer’s World Cup in Brazil, is a far trickier but crucial challenge. Fri
The Guardian6 days
Is the fight to be England's No 10 at the World Cup a problem or a positive for Sarina Wiegman?It's arguably the biggest question mark in England's team with next year's tournament in Brazil looming
The Athletic8 days
The Young WSL Stars Expected to Dominate at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World CupWith the Young Lionesses out of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, footballers Adedini and Johnson will represent England's WSL league.
Just Women's Sports1 day
Ten players who should be central to next generation of LionessesTelegraph Sport assesses the emerging talents who could make up the bulk of England’s squad for the home World Cup in 2035
The Telegraph3 days
Are the European Women's World Cup play-offs working?The ease in which England saw off Greece in round one of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs showed just how inefficient the structure currently is.
BBC4 days
Big scorelines, one-sided games - are Women's World Cup play-offs working?The ease in which England saw off Greece in round one of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs showed just how inefficient the structure currently is.
BBC4 days
Lionesses breeze past Greece and how to progress the game – Women’s Football WeeklyFaye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack , Tom Garry and Anton Toloui to discuss the World Cup playoffs and more Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzanne Wrack , Tom Garry and Anton Toloui to discuss the World Cup playoffs. On the podcast today: England make light work of Greece to progress to the final stage of the playoffs. There are also wins for Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland, but Northern Ireland crash out against Portugal. Continue reading...
The Guardian4 days
Maya Le Tissier the big winner from this Lionesses campWith Lucy Bronze in the autumn of her career, Man Utd defender has shown herself to be competition, not just cover, for England stalwart
The Telegraph4 days
'Unplayable' Stanway a free-scoring warrior for LionessesWhatever the game, whatever the result, Georgia Stanway always seems to score for England.
BBC5 days
Alessia Russo, from Sheffield heel to 2026 Ballon d’Or: the Lioness forged in AmericaThere are players forever linked to a moment. For Alessia Russo it is 26 July 2022, in Sheffield, Euro semi‑final against Sweden. England were 2‑0 up, Russo struck, the goalkeeper saved, she pounced on the rebound and, with her back to goal, invented a heel‑kick that fooled the last defender. It was …
Calcio Femminile Italiano6 days
Do Lionesses lack ruthlessness in front of goal?England take a two-goal lead into the second leg of their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece - but should it be more?
BBC6 days
My Football Philosophy: Danielle van de DonkLondon City Lionesses midfielder Danielle van de Donk shares her football philosophy, from playing with the boys to what England can learn from the Dutch.
WSL Football8 days
Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win?England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?
BBC9 days
BBC Women's Football WeeklyEllen White sits down with defender Esme Morgan ahead of England's World Cup qualifiers.
BBC11 days
Shy ‘baller’ and linguist named after Cantona part of Lionesses’ next generationExciting young talents, seen as the long-term future of England’s midfield, are both hoping to show what they can do in World Cup play-offs
The Telegraph11 days
“Ferran's goal was a reflection of mine in the final”On August 20, 2023 Olga Carmona scored the goal in the World Cup final against England that gave La Roja the title, the same thing Ferran achieved this year against Argentina. The PSG full‑back talks about all that for AS as a Colacao ambassador in a campaign against bullying.
AS2 days
Lionesses match was brutally unfairPlus: the Chelsea duo who helped solve an age-old midfield puzzle for England
The i Paper4 days
Flashback to the Lionesses in LeicesterEngland's women will play in Leicester for the fourth time in their history when they take on Greece
England Football | Home7 days
Away from the Game: Lauren Hemp's Love of LegoLauren Hemp reveals her favourite Lego builds, from Hogwarts Castle to Camp Nou, and the England teammate she won't let near her collection.
WSL Football9 days
Arsenal forward Russo voted as England women's player of the year
Reuters7 days
Leah Williamson stuns in bikini as England Lionesses star relaxes with Miss USA girlfriend Elle Smith
The Sun6 days
He's their star and yet everyone is amazed: total astonishment in England over this Bellingham pass
AS12 days