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Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

by The Ringer · English · Sport

An unfiltered, fun look at the world of football, with a focus on the women's game, featuring commentator Flo Lloyd-Hughes, and a rotating group of friends.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 59 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026 · 54 minNew

Advantage England, Spain's dominance, and Molly Bartrip's mental health journey

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined The Observer's Jessy Parker Humphreys and Crystal Palace defender Molly Bartrip. We chat through the first leg of England's World Cup qualifier against Greece, and check in on the other home nations. We also reflect on Spain’s dominance against the US, before chatting to Molly about her new project, focused on supporting footballers with their mental health. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Molly Bartrip Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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5 Oct 2026 · 55 min
Is there any way back for Arsenal?
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through another bad moment for Arsenal. A 4-2 defeat to Manchester City leaves them 10th in the WSL table and 10 points behind league leaders City. What now? We also look at London City’s huge win over Spurs, United beating Liverpool and other highlights across the league. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Arsenal’s disaster in Paris and England squad bombshell
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by The Telegraph’s Kathryn Batte and The Observer’s Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat about a huge week of news in women’s football. We reflect on the sacking of Natalia Arroyo at Aston Villa, before diving into Arsenal’s madness in Paris and Renee Slegers’ skipped interview. We then chat about Manchester City’s and Chelsea’s draws in the Champions League and the big England squad news. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kathryn Batte & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Are Arsenal out of the WSL title race?
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to breakdown a weekend of big derbies in the WSL. We start with Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Arsenal. How Sonia Bompastor’s side delivered and where this leaves Arsenal and Slegers now? We then dive into Liverpool finally winning a Merseyside derby at Anfield, and some other big results across the league. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Sep 2026 · 56 min
Disney’s Women’s Champions League drama, and the lacklustre performances from English teams
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through the eventful return of the Uefa Women’s Champions League. We dive into our thoughts on Disney’s refreshed coverage before diving into the football and three far from perfect performances from the WSL sides in the competition. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
United up and running as Arsenal struggle again
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through another big weekend in the WSL. Manchester United got their first point of the season but it could have been all three as Arsenal grabbed a very late equaliser. What does this mean for United moving forwards? And how are we back here talking about Arsenal's issues, again!? We also chat Manchester City’s defensive chaos and Spurs' huge win. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Sep 2026 · 52 min
Champions League preview
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat look ahead to the return of the Women’s Champions League. We run through the fixtures, favourites, ones to watch and potential surprises. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
London City punished, Arsenal draw a blank, as Chelsea and City push on
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to talk through a big weekend in the WSL. Points were taken off the top teams as London City fell to West Ham in Dagenham and Arsenal drew with Crystal Palace. Meanwhile Chelsea got back to winning ways and City keep steaming ahead. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Sep 2026 · 50 min
Is Ted Lasso ready for women’s football?
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat about Season 4 of Ted Lasso, the first season to feature women’s football. We discuss how this season measures up to the show’s other seasons, whether the women’s football content was actually realistic and what the wider cultural impact might be. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Palace in hot water, Chelsea drop points and Alexia is here
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by The Observer’s Jessy Parker Humphreys and Kathryn Batte from The Telegraph, to breakdown the opening weekend of the WSL season. We discuss the investigation into Crystal Palace’s rule break against Everton, before diving into the pressure already on Sonia Bompastor at Chelsea. We then touch on London City’s WSL opener against United and what happened across the rest of the league. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Kathryn Batte Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
WSL season preview (part two)
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for part two of our WSL season previews. We react to the news that Dario Vidosic has left Brighton just before the season kicks off. Then, we go through our predictions for who we think will finish 7th to 1st in the WSL. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Aug 2026 · 56 min
WSL season preview (part one)
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill for part one of our WSL season previews. We run through who we think will finish in spots 14-8 in the WSL table and why. Who's going down and who’s making the playoff?! Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Lionesses all-time XI
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Becky Taylor-Gill to put together the best Lionesses team of all time. We run through some of the great names to have played for England and assemble our best XI. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty & Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Aug 2026 · 1 hr
History of Manchester City Women
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Becky Taylor-Gill and Gary James, academic and author of Manchester City Women: An Oral History, to chat through the history City. We chart the rise from the club’s early foundations in 1988 to the relaunch in 2014, WSL success and everything in between. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Becky Taylor-Gill & Gary James Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Aug 2026 · 59 min
Marc Skinner leaves Manchester United
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kathryn Batte and Jessy Parker Humphreys to breakdown the news that Marc Skinner has left Manchester United after five years at the club. We get into how it happened and what United do next. We also touch on the transfer window so far and the WSL’s kick off changes for the new season. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kathryn Batte & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Jul 2026 · 1 hr
The history of Donny Belles
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill and Sue Smith for a deep dive on the history of Doncaster Rovers Belles, aka Donny Belles, one of women’s football’s most culturally defining sides. We also check in on the start of WAFCON 26. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Becky Taylor-Gill & Sue Smith Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Gender and sport with Madeline Pape
Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker Humphreys sit down with Madeline Pape, a former international track athlete, academic and researcher who has worked with the International Olympic Committee on gender and inclusion in sport. We chat to Madeline about the IOC’s recent ruling on sex testing for the LA 2028 Olympics, the impact this has already had on all women in sport and how it trickles down to the grassroots. We also discuss the growing political influence of anti trans movements in sport and what we can do to push back. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Madeline Pape…
13 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
The history of Chelsea Women
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Ollie Glanvill to unpack the history of Chelsea Women. A dominant force in recent years, Chelsea started out several tiers below the top of English women’s football. Long before Emma Hayes transformed the club and the whole English game, Chelsea were trying to rustle together the money to survive. We trace their origins and reflect on the current iteration of the team and what’s next in the Sonia Bompastor era. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Ollie Glanvill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad…
6 Jul 2026 · 56 min
World Cup and Sportswashing with Jules Boykoff
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to dive into a discussion on sportswashing and the Fifa World Cup. We’re joined by author, academic and ex footballer Jules Boykoff to discuss his new book, ‘Red Card’, exploring sportswashing through the lens of the 2026 World Cup. We deep dive on FIFA, including Trump’s relationship with Gianni Infantino, and we discuss the ethics of supporting watching the World Cup while its exploited by so many across the game. Find Jules Boykoff's book here: https://orbooks.com/catalog/red-card/ Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests:…
29 Jun 2026 · 58 min
The history of Arsenal Women
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Arseblog’s Tim Stillman and former Arsenal player Kirsty Pealling to breakdown the history of England’s most successful women’s football team. From its foundation in 1987, to a six-year unbeaten streak and European title, we trace the early years and the glory years of Arsenal Women. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Tim Stillman, Kirsty Pealling Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
England miss out on automatic World Cup spot
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through England’s games against Spain and Ukraine, which left them out of the automatic qualification spots for the 2027 Women’s World Cup and into the playoffs. We’ll also discuss and update on Alexia’s move to London City and the concerning news about Durham’s future. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys & Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Jun 2026 · 48 min
End of season awards!
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat reflect on the end of the 2025-26 season. We run through some of the standout players and moments from the campaign and dish out some special awards. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst, Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Jun 2026 · 52 min
City win the Women’s FA Cup!
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through Manchester City’s 4-0 win over Brighton at Wembley. We also discuss the wild and whacky return of World Sevens and the transfer rumours making waves. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 May 2026 · 59 min
Alexia Putellas is leaving Barcelona
Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker Humphreys talk through the shock announcement that Alexia Putellas will be leaving Barcelona after 14 years at the club. We chat about her impending move to London City before analysis of Bunny Shaw’s bombshell contract U-turn. We then look ahead to this week’s World Sevens tournament and Women’s FA Cup final. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 May 2026 · 48 min
Barcelona are European champions again
Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Jessy Parker Humphreys breakdown Barcelona’s 4-0 victory over Lyon in the Women’s Champions League final. It’s a fourth European title for Barcelona and finally a winners medal for Ewa Pajor. We also chat through the WSL playoff and Charlton’s dramatic promotion. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guest: Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 May 2026 · 47 min
Champions League final preview
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to look ahead to the Women’s Champions League final between Barcelona and Lyon in Oslo. We discuss the tactical match up, the departing stars and the fitness concerns for two Barcelona legends. We also look ahead to the WSL playoff final between Charlton and Leicester. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 May 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
End of an era in the WSL
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through the final day of the WSL season. We talk about the WSL legends that are moving on to new sides or leaving the league altogether. We also chat about a return rumour for Earps. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 May 2026 · 59 min
Best WSL final days
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys to look ahead to the finale of the WSL season. We take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about some of the best and most dramatic final days in WSL history. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Gilly Flaherty and Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 May 2026 · 52 min
City and Brighton through to Women’s FA Cup final
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Kate Longhurst and Jessy Parker Humphreys to chat through two dramatic Women’s FA Cup semi finals. First we check with Kate as she finishes her first season as an assistant coach at Nottingham Forest. We then dive into City’s 3-2 win against Chelsea as they came from two goals down to seal a dramatic win. It wasn’t the only big turnaround of the weekend, as Brighton pulled off the same result against Liverpool. Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Kate Longhurst & Jessy Parker Humphreys Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
7 May 2026 · 45 min
City are WSL champions
Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill to chat through Manchester City’s title victory. It’s a first WSL title in 10 years for Andree Jeglertz’s side. How did they get it done? What were the key moments and who were the key players? Host: Flo Lloyd-Hughes Guests: Jessy Parker Humphreys and Becky Taylor-Gill Producer: Katie Baxter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends

An unfiltered, fun look at the world of football, with a focus on the women's game, featuring commentator Flo Lloyd-Hughes, and a rotating group of friends.

Counter Pressed with Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Friends is a English sport podcast from The Ringer. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: The Ringer
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 59 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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