About this podcast
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
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 569 episodes
- Lost Grounds: We've come a long, long way together..... · 44 min...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…
- Lost Grounds: Grand Designs! · 32 minWhat 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 chat to…
- Can Marink Reedijk turn Hibernian's fortunes around? · 31 minLuke 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 that…
- Lost Grounds: Time To Say Goodbye! · 31 minCaroline 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 visit…
- Lost Grounds: There's No Place Like Home! · 44 minCaroline 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, journalist Oliver…
- Introducing 'Lost Grounds', from Sky Sports · 1 minJoin 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…
- Next step to success or same problems? England assessed after World Cup with Spain next · 31 minSky 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 League opener…
- A new era for Scotland begins under Pocognoli! · 12 minLuke 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 latest…
- WSL season preview: Title contenders, battle to stay up and biggest transfers! · 46 minAnton 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 battle it…
- London City Lionesses special: Putellas, Kang and a WSL title challenge? · 35 minAnton 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 of…
- Spain beat Argentina to win the World Cup! · 25 minFor 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 World…
- England bring home bronze in 10 goal thriller against France! · 13 minHayley 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 in Miami…
- 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! · 21 minMatt 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 and…
- Tuchel defends his tactics as 'smoky' New York gears up for the World Cup final · 17 minMatt 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 Argentina…
- Argentina end England's World Cup dream | Did Tuchel get his tactics wrong? · 14 minMatt 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 fans'…
- England one match away from a World Cup Final against Spain! · 15 minHayley 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 ahead of this…
- Declan Rice news, England head to Atlanta and who can stop Mbappe? · 13 minAs 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 Dorsett…
- England fitness update, why Bellingham and Tuchel are bringing out the best of each other & a semi-final preview · 13 minHayley 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 update…
- England into the semi-finals! Bellingham's double, spider-cam controversy and Argentina up next... · 10 minHayley 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 send…
- Can England see off Haaland and Norway? Spain set up blockbuster clash with France · 14 minMatt 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…
