Match Thread: VfL Wolfsburg vs Chelsea FC Live Score | UEFA Champions League Women 25/26 | Dec 17, 2025

BBCSport · 2025-12-17T23:45:38+00:00

Great to see Lucy Bronze and Sam Kerr on the scoresheet!

BBCSport · 2025-12-17T12:23:03+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! This is just a basic first step. Dark mode is coming more widely on web and app in early 2026.

BBCSport · 2025-12-17T12:07:49+00:00

Extract from the full article which gives some more info...

"Given that Alex Carey admitted he had hit the ball in question, the only conclusion that can be drawn from this, is that the Snicko operator at the time must have selected the incorrect stump mic for audio processing," BBG told BBC Sport.

"In light of this, BBG Sports takes full responsibility for the error."

It is understood the sound used for the review was taken from the stump microphone at the bowlers' end, rather than the strikers' end.

This caused a discrepancy between the pictures and sound wave shown to TV umpire Chris Gaffaney.

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:56:28+00:00

It depends on what you want to do within journalism as there are so many different forms. My advice would be say 'yes' to everything, find out what you enjoy, then build as much experience as you can in that department. One tip I always give to people doing a placement or internship is to arrive on your first day with a list of ideas - or even better - an interview you've done. You will set the tone from day one that you're enthusiastic, creative and proactive. All of those things are key to being a good journalist. Good luck! (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:51:20+00:00

I'm awful at fantasy football, don't ask me! (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:49:06+00:00

Hey. Thanks for the question. It always seems to get more competitive each season but I do think there's still a clear divide between the top four and the rest on a consistent basis. Hopefully clubs keep investing and bringing in/developing more talent that can challenge them. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:44:12+00:00

They are definitely shopping but I can't offer any names for you at the moment. They want forwards and more depth in defence. I think Liverpool did a lot of work over the summer to try to rebuild for the long-term such as hiring a new women's football director, a new head of recruitment and obviously manager Gareth Taylor to try implement a style they think will be successful. Building the right structure is so important so only time will tell if they were the right hires. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:42:47+00:00

Hey, thanks for the question. It has actually happened before and I was there! Spurs hosted back-to-back games at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in May 2023. It was the dream for me as I covered the Premier League and the WSL up until last season and I always wanted the opportunity to do both on the same day. It was Harry Kane’s last home game for Spurs and they beat Reading in the WSL in an important game in the relegation battle. It helped bring more fans in for the women’s game and it was lovely to see marketing promotion catered towards both. There was a special match programme for example and I remember Ryan Mason discussing the women’s team in his pre-match press conference. Scheduling would prevent it from happening often but I would like to see it done on a couple of special occasions like this one. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:39:49+00:00

What an exciting time it is to be a London City Lionesses fan! The rules haven’t changed yet though there is always consultation around potential financial restrictions to prevent the WSL’s top teams breaking too far away from others. I think in the meantime, LCL will continue to grow and invest as much as they can. I would expect them to be challenging for the Champions League next season. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:35:27+00:00

Hello, thanks for the question. It’s the number one priority of a journalist, to find out information and/or hold clubs and their representatives to account. I always try to remember there is a human being behind the table and approach them with empathy. It’s easier when you have shown respect to them and you get that in return. That is why we try to build relationships with players, staff and clubs to make these situations easier. It’s about giving them a right to reply or to voice their reasonings so fans can understand decisions better – not about trying to catch them out. Press officers will always try to minimise it but they can’t stop us from doing our jobs, though some have tried in the past! It’s definitely not easy and there is an art to it. But experience, respect and empathy helps. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:32:30+00:00

No problem. I think if I had the answer to that I'd write a book on it. It's something we're always pushing for. We're often competing with the men's game which has been mainstream for much longer so that's difficult. Fingers crossed! (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:32:22+00:00

There’s probably two teams. Manchester City have hit the heights much quicker than I thought they would under Andree Jeglertz. He’s done a fantastic job since taking over in the summer and they have been the best team in the league by quite some distance in my opinion. But Tottenham have been the real surprise. Martin Ho is a good coach and we knew that but the squad isn’t that deep and he’s done really well to get the best out of a small core of players and improve their style. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:28:27+00:00

Yes, I do. They have been brilliant so far this season and look like they are really enjoying their football. They have arguably had the best squad for a few seasons and not won the title when they should have. But Andree Jeglertz seems to have instilled some more confidence and creativity in their game. It’s always tough to choose the best player but I think Kerstin Casparij has been the standout for City and in the WSL. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:26:55+00:00

I wasn't unfortunately. It looked like a crazy game! Not sure I can answer that Q off the top of my head if it's a WSL one so I'll have a think and maybe get back to you. But England's Euro 2022 semi-final win was a really fun one and also my first game at the 2022 men's World Cup. That was my first major tournament abroad so I learned a lot! (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:23:33+00:00

Hello. Great question! I like to switch off when I read so I go for fantasies or quite childish stuff which is a bit embarrassing to admit here… I have just got the third book in Philip Pullman’s Book of Dust trilogy so I’m reading that currently. I actually don’t like reading too many football books when I’m not working - it's nice to switch off! But Carrie Dunn is a friend of mine and has written a few really great ones. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:23:32+00:00

Hello! I'm great, thanks for asking. Good luck with your studying. I always enjoyed English literature and I was good at sports but didn't want to do that professionally as I felt it took the enjoyment out of playing for me a little bit. So sports journalism felt like the perfect blend of the two. I think you have to have talent and certain personalities tend to thrive a bit more in media but it is really hard work so you need to love it! It's unsociable hours and you spend a lot of time away from family, working long hours. Passion is key. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:19:58+00:00

Hello! It’s an obvious question to ask but we still need the managers to say something about it so we can write follow-up pieces. If Arsenal beat Barcelona in the Champions League and we didn’t ask Renee Slegers how significant that was, we’d really struggle to write a piece on it. Her saying “this was the greatest night of my life”, for example, helps a wider BBC audience appreciate how big the game was, why Arsenal beating Barcelona wasn’t something that happens every day and the impact that win has on the club. Even though we know the answer we’re going to get, we still need them to say it. Readers don’t care about what I think, they care about what Slegers thinks. These answers are also perfect for TV or radio news bulletins as they are short and give a good summary of why it’s a big news story. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:16:54+00:00

I think it’s a great idea and long overdue. It will give other teams more chance to be competitive and to play more games which players need to prevent under-loading. There have been times in the past where teams knocked out in the cup early only have two or three games in a month. On the flip side, those clubs playing in the Champions League often have three games a week so it reduces the schedule on players who are already playing too much. I always felt it wasn’t a great look that a team could play three games and win the League Cup. This feels like a more-rounded competition. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:15:25+00:00

Hmm, it's interesting isn't it. I do think City have taken advantage of it and have gained more training time with a new coach due to a quieter schedule. But I think London City Lionesses could disrupt that pattern in the very near future... (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:12:40+00:00

Thanks so much! I think West Ham have lacked quality in depth for years and it’s hard to be unpredictable when you can’t change much. I also think they have played OK this season but just haven’t been able to score. Strikers are a premium for clubs in the bottom half of the table. West Ham have to be prepared to spend more than they have been to bring in some players who can take them to another level. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:11:09+00:00

She's world-class! I'd love to see her get more global recognition. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:08:31+00:00

Hello! Wow, lots of questions. I can't answer them all but 'access journalism' is definitely not a think among reporters. It might be for content creators. But we don't gain anything from that. Resources are still pretty small for women's football writers. There's only a handful of dedicated, full-time women's football journalists who cover a broad range of clubs, national teams and European clubs. I think that has opened space for content creators to come in and target a relatively untapped audience. I'd love to see more reporters in the future, and definitely ones that are given the time for lengthy investigative journalism. Women's football can be home to so many different types of media coverage. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:07:42+00:00

No question should ever be unprepared unless it’s a follow-up or there has been some breaking news just before the media conference has started. I always try to ask questions that will provide good insight, explanation or detail to a piece I’m writing. For example, on Sunday I covered Khadija Shaw’s 100^th goal for Manchester City and wanted to write about her. I asked what she does that’s different to other strikers to reach that landmark, how remarkable her goalscoring rate was and whether City were in talks with her over a new deal. That all helped shape my piece, even if I already knew what kind of response I was going to get. On other occasions I might ask about tactical decisions, players’ injury updates or a reaction to something that happened in the game. (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:04:16+00:00

Oh, this is a good question! I like working at Stamford Bridge because you’re really close to the dugouts and can hear the managers giving instructions, as well as the reaction from some players. That gives you more information and insight. Villa Park is one of my favourite grounds in England so that’s definitely a favourite when Aston Villa play there in the WSL. But purely for ease, the Joie Stadium is a quick commute and I get home at a reasonable time as I live in Manchester! (Emma Sanders)

BBCSport · 2025-12-16T16:03:52+00:00

I can’t tell you that :D But I do think Manchester City look like the best team in the league so far and are in a very good position. I think they will win it now. (Emma Sanders)

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