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Essential Football

by Sky Sports

Essential Football is where you'll find Sky Sports' coverage of the biggest stories and talking points in football. From in-depth interviews to documentaries, from the Premier League to the WSL - it's all covered. It's also the home of 'Lost Grounds'. •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Latest episodes

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Lost Grounds: We've come a long, long way together.....

...through the hard times and the good! In episode 4, Fatboy Slim reflects on Brighton and Hove Albion's previous stadium struggles. We also speak to fan Robert about his

Nov 4
44 min

Lost Grounds: Grand Designs!

What happens when you've said goodbye to your old stadium, but the move to your new home doesn't quite go to plan? Caroline and Ben go in search for more lost grounds and

Oct 28
32 min

Can Marink Reedijk turn Hibernian's fortunes around?

Luke Shanley sits down with new Hibernian manager Marink Reedijk on the latest episode of Essential Football. Reedijk tells us about his ambitions for the club, the task

Oct 25
30 min

Lost Grounds: Time To Say Goodbye!

Caroline Barker joins Sky Sports News' Ben Ransom on his pilgrimage to discover what happens to football grounds after they close their gates forever. In episode two, we

Oct 21
30 min

Lost Grounds: There's No Place Like Home!

Caroline Barker joins Sky Sports News' Ben Ransom on his quest to find out what happens to football grounds when they close their gates forever. In episode one, journali

Oct 14
43 min

Introducing 'Lost Grounds', from Sky Sports

Join us in search of England's lost football grounds - episode one, coming soon! •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football •For advertising

Oct 13
1 min

Next step to success or same problems? England assessed after World Cup with Spain next

Sky Sports' Peter Smith is joined by Sky Sports News football correspondent Rob Dorsett at St George's Park to assess Thomas Tuchel's England ahead of their Nations Leagu

Sep 24
30 min

A new era for Scotland begins under Pocognoli!

Luke Shanley sits down with Scotland’s new head coach, Sebastien Pocognoli, as he prepares to take charge of the team for the first time against Slovenia. •For all the l

Sep 22
11 min

WSL season preview: Title contenders, battle to stay up and biggest transfers!

Anton Toloui is joined by Charlotte Marsh and Laure Hunter to preview the WSL 2026/27 season. They take a look at the title race as Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal

Sep 3
45 min

London City Lionesses special: Putellas, Kang and a WSL title challenge?

Anton Toloui is joined by Charlotte Marsh and Rachel Corsie to discuss how the London City Lionesses will fare in the upcoming WSL season. They reflect on a big summer o

Aug 31
35 min

Spain beat Argentina to win the World Cup!

For the final time, Hayley McQueen and Dharmesh Sheth round up everything you need to know this Monday, after Spain beat ten-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to lift the W

Jul 20
24 min

England bring home bronze in 10 goal thriller against France!

Hayley McQueen has Sunday's 'Cheat Sheet At The World Cup,' the morning after one of the most remarkable England games in recent memory! The Three Lions beat France 6-4

Jul 19
13 min

Tuchel takes the blame, but says no regrets in Argentina defeat as England prepare to face France. Even President Trump has his say on Tuchel's tactics!

Matt Kabir Floyd has today's 'Cheat Sheet At the World Cup', as England prepare for their bronze medal match against France. Thomas Tuchel has faced the media overnight a

Jul 18
21 min

Tuchel defends his tactics as 'smoky' New York gears up for the World Cup final

Matt Kabir Floyd is with Dave Reed to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup. Thomas Tuchel's defended his tactics after England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to Ar

Jul 17
16 min

Argentina end England's World Cup dream | Did Tuchel get his tactics wrong?

Matt Kabir Floyd is with Michael Bridge to bring you all the reaction to England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina. We hear from our reporters in Atlanta and get the

Jul 16
14 min

England one match away from a World Cup Final against Spain!

Hayley McQueen has today's 'Cheat Sheet' on semi final day at the 2026 World Cup! We look ahead to England against Argentina and hear what Thomas Tuchel had to say ahea

Jul 15
14 min

Declan Rice news, England head to Atlanta and who can stop Mbappe?

As England prepare to wave goodbye to their Kansas City training base, Hayley McQueen has your Tuesday morning 'Cheat Sheet At The World Cup'. We head straight to Rob D

Jul 14
13 min

England fitness update, why Bellingham and Tuchel are bringing out the best of each other & a semi-final preview

Hayley McQueen is joined by Michael Bridge to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup. As England return to training ahead of the semi-finals we get a fitness

Jul 13
13 min

England into the semi-finals! Bellingham's double, spider-cam controversy and Argentina up next...

Hayley McQueen is with James Savundra to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup. We hear from our reporters in Miami who saw Jude Bellingham strike twice to s

Jul 12
10 min

Can England see off Haaland and Norway? Spain set up blockbuster clash with France

Matt Kabir Floyd is with Dave Reed to bring you all the latest news and talking points from the 2026 World Cup. On the day England will take on Norway for a place in the

Jul 11
13 min

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#37
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7
days in the top 50 since Nov 2024

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