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Radio 5 Live,08 Mar 2026,41 mins

Extra: The big Chelsea League Cup final preview

BBC Women's Football Weekly

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In the first of two special episodes ahead of the Women's League Cup final on Sunday 15th March, Ben Haines is back down in Cobham and joined by the ultimate Chelsea trio to preview the first domestic final of the season. Chelsea and England midfielder Keira Walsh reflects on her first full year at the club, how special this trophy is to her and becoming more of a leader for both club and country. Chelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor reflects on reaching yet another domestic final, her new contract with the club and with the final being on Mother's Day, how being a Mum herself has helped her as a coach. USA forward Alyssa Thompson looks ahead to her first final with Chelsea and the possibility winning her first piece of domestic silverware. Plus Em Sanders drops by to discuss what has to go right for Chelsea against Manchester United if they are to lift the league cup again. TIMECODES: 02:15 - Keira Walsh sits down with Ben. 17:30 - Sonia Bompastor joins the pod. 33:00 - Alyssa Thompson on the prospect of winning her first domestic trophy. 38:00 - Em and Ben discuss what has to go right for Chelsea to lift the league cup again.

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