Adam Millington
@adammillington.com
Women’s Football Writer mainly found at BBC Sport. Also PPE at Durham
NEW: 12.2m watched England in the Women’s Euro final on the BBC last night, making it the most watched television moment of 2025 across all broadcasters.
11.4m views on the website/app live page.
Peak 11.6m on BBC One, plus 4.2m streams across iPlayer, website and app.
11.4m views on the website/app live page.
Peak 11.6m on BBC One, plus 4.2m streams across iPlayer, website and app.
July 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
NEW: 12.2m watched England in the Women’s Euro final on the BBC last night, making it the most watched television moment of 2025 across all broadcasters.
11.4m views on the website/app live page.
Peak 11.6m on BBC One, plus 4.2m streams across iPlayer, website and app.
11.4m views on the website/app live page.
Peak 11.6m on BBC One, plus 4.2m streams across iPlayer, website and app.
England were sloppy, disjointed and lacked depth in Leuven tonight. Piece from Den Dreef:
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Disjointed defeat shows Lionesses lack of depth — and it could cost them at Euros
Belgium 3-2 England: The injury-hit Lionesses were torn apart in the first half in Leuven to slip to a damaging Women’s Nations League defeat
www.independent.co.uk
April 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
England were sloppy, disjointed and lacked depth in Leuven tonight. Piece from Den Dreef:
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Wow. Big win for Belgium here in Leuven. That was a poor first half from the Lionesses and it was not much better in the second.
Report on the Indy later.
Report on the Indy later.
April 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Wow. Big win for Belgium here in Leuven. That was a poor first half from the Lionesses and it was not much better in the second.
Report on the Indy later.
Report on the Indy later.
It's so rare to hear from neurodiverse footballers, so this is worth a read - and it's a great interview regardless. The subtle things like stimming and masking, which others might have no idea about, are good insights.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Lucy Bronze: Having autism works to my advantage in football, says England and Chelsea player
Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze opens up for the first time about her autism and ADHD diagnoses to raise awareness and help others.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It's so rare to hear from neurodiverse footballers, so this is worth a read - and it's a great interview regardless. The subtle things like stimming and masking, which others might have no idea about, are good insights.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Gareth Taylor sacked by Man City, Nick Cushing returns as interim. Big month coming up.
March 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Gareth Taylor sacked by Man City, Nick Cushing returns as interim. Big month coming up.
BREAKING: The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will collectively submit an expression of interest to FIFA for the United Kingdom to host the Women’s World Cup in 2035.
March 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
BREAKING: The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will collectively submit an expression of interest to FIFA for the United Kingdom to host the Women’s World Cup in 2035.
Sonia Bompastor says world record signing Naomi Girma "should be in the squad" for Chelsea's game against Brighton on Sunday.
February 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Sonia Bompastor says world record signing Naomi Girma "should be in the squad" for Chelsea's game against Brighton on Sunday.
With the Women's Super League January transfer window now over, here are some thoughts on each club's business – plus you can rate how well you thought every team did.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
WSL transfer window: Rate every club's business in January
The Women's Super League's January transfer window has now closed - but who did the best business?
www.bbc.co.uk
January 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
With the Women's Super League January transfer window now over, here are some thoughts on each club's business – plus you can rate how well you thought every team did.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Massive game coming up today in the WSL.
I'm on the live text for BBC Sport as Chelsea take on Arsenal. @emsandersbbc.bsky.social is at Stamford Bridge.
Follow along here, plus watch BBC Two's coverage:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
I'm on the live text for BBC Sport as Chelsea take on Arsenal. @emsandersbbc.bsky.social is at Stamford Bridge.
Follow along here, plus watch BBC Two's coverage:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Women's Super League LIVE: Five games including Chelsea v Arsenal, Crystal Palace v Spurs, Leicester v Liverpool, West Ham v Everton, Man Utd v Brighton
Watch BBC Two coverage of Chelsea v Arsenal, plus live text from Sunday's four other games in the Women's Super League.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Massive game coming up today in the WSL.
I'm on the live text for BBC Sport as Chelsea take on Arsenal. @emsandersbbc.bsky.social is at Stamford Bridge.
Follow along here, plus watch BBC Two's coverage:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
I'm on the live text for BBC Sport as Chelsea take on Arsenal. @emsandersbbc.bsky.social is at Stamford Bridge.
Follow along here, plus watch BBC Two's coverage:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
On the WSL live text again today, with text commentary on all four games on the BBC Sport website. Tottenham v Leicester kicks us off at 12:30:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Women's Super League & Championship LIVE: Four games including Manchester City v Manchester United, Spurs v Leicester, West Ham v Chelsea & Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Watch live coverage of Spurs v Leicester, plus live text from Sunday's four other games including the Manchester derby in the Women's Super League.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
On the WSL live text again today, with text commentary on all four games on the BBC Sport website. Tottenham v Leicester kicks us off at 12:30:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
January 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I'm on the live text for Everton v Aston Villa today in the WSL. @emsandersbbc.bsky.social is at Walton Hall Park.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Women's Super League LIVE: Everton vs Aston Villa live text, score
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats as Everton take on Aston Villa in the Women's Super League.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I'm on the live text for Everton v Aston Villa today in the WSL. @emsandersbbc.bsky.social is at Walton Hall Park.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
NEW: Carla Ward appointed head coach of Ireland’s Women’s National Team.
January 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
NEW: Carla Ward appointed head coach of Ireland’s Women’s National Team.
US planning to bid for 2031 WWC:
CPC says they’re just waiting for FIFA to put out bid information for 2031 World Cup. “As soon as they do, we’ll put out bid in. And we’re going to win it.”
January 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
US planning to bid for 2031 WWC:
Just the one women's FA Cup game taking place tonight – Manchester United v West Brom.
Join me for live coverage for BBC Sport:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/c...
Join me for live coverage for BBC Sport:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/c...
January 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Just the one women's FA Cup game taking place tonight – Manchester United v West Brom.
Join me for live coverage for BBC Sport:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/c...
Join me for live coverage for BBC Sport:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/c...
From last night: Report on Fulham’s 4-1 FA Cup win against Watford for BBC Sport.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Fulham 4-1 Watford: Premier League side stroll to FA Cup third round win
Premier League Fulham begin their FA Cup campaign with a dominant victory against second-tier Watford to seal a fourth-round spot.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
From last night: Report on Fulham’s 4-1 FA Cup win against Watford for BBC Sport.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Will Arsenal beat Bayern Munich and top their Women's Champions League group? We'll find out tonight.
I'm on the live text for BBC Sport:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/c...
I'm on the live text for BBC Sport:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/c...
Barcelona v Man City & Arsenal v Bayern Munich: UEFA Women's Champions League stats & head-to-head
Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Barcelona vs Man City and Arsenal v Bayern Munich in the UEFA Women's Champions League
www.bbc.co.uk
December 18, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Will Arsenal beat Bayern Munich and top their Women's Champions League group? We'll find out tonight.
I'm on the live text for BBC Sport:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/c...
I'm on the live text for BBC Sport:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/c...
Big - England and Wales are in same group at Euro 2025, alongside the Netherlands and France
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
December 16, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Big - England and Wales are in same group at Euro 2025, alongside the Netherlands and France
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Another expected spotify wrapped
December 4, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Another expected spotify wrapped
Fifpro have announced the finalists for the Women's World XI. Winners revealed on December 9th.
December 2, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Fifpro have announced the finalists for the Women's World XI. Winners revealed on December 9th.
The big one today, England v USA.
@emsandersbbc.bsky.social is at Wembley, I'm on the live text.
Follow along here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
@emsandersbbc.bsky.social is at Wembley, I'm on the live text.
Follow along here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
November 30, 2024 at 4:24 PM
The big one today, England v USA.
@emsandersbbc.bsky.social is at Wembley, I'm on the live text.
Follow along here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
@emsandersbbc.bsky.social is at Wembley, I'm on the live text.
Follow along here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
University Challenge is as big as any sport at Durham. Beating SOAS after a draw in the play-offs is as good as a win on penalties.
November 25, 2024 at 9:05 PM
University Challenge is as big as any sport at Durham. Beating SOAS after a draw in the play-offs is as good as a win on penalties.
I'm on the live text commentary on Chelsea v Manchester United today.
Can also listen to 5 Sports Extra commentary here later.
Follow along at the link below:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Can also listen to 5 Sports Extra commentary here later.
Follow along at the link below:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
November 24, 2024 at 11:31 AM
I'm on the live text commentary on Chelsea v Manchester United today.
Can also listen to 5 Sports Extra commentary here later.
Follow along at the link below:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Can also listen to 5 Sports Extra commentary here later.
Follow along at the link below:
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
🏴Lionesses squad for games against USA and Switzerland announced:
Niamh Charles, Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone, Lauren James and Lucy Parker out with injuries.
Laura Blindkilde Brown and Ruby Mace get first senior call-ups, Gabby George returns.
Niamh Charles, Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone, Lauren James and Lucy Parker out with injuries.
Laura Blindkilde Brown and Ruby Mace get first senior call-ups, Gabby George returns.
November 19, 2024 at 10:45 AM
🏴Lionesses squad for games against USA and Switzerland announced:
Niamh Charles, Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone, Lauren James and Lucy Parker out with injuries.
Laura Blindkilde Brown and Ruby Mace get first senior call-ups, Gabby George returns.
Niamh Charles, Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone, Lauren James and Lucy Parker out with injuries.
Laura Blindkilde Brown and Ruby Mace get first senior call-ups, Gabby George returns.
NEW: Manchester City confirm that England winger Lauren Hemp has undergone a “successful knee surgery”. No timeframe for her recovery.
www.mancity.com/news/womens/...
www.mancity.com/news/womens/...
Injury update: Lauren Hemp
Manchester City can confirm that Lauren Hemp has undergone a successful knee surgery.
www.mancity.com
November 19, 2024 at 10:01 AM
NEW: Manchester City confirm that England winger Lauren Hemp has undergone a “successful knee surgery”. No timeframe for her recovery.
www.mancity.com/news/womens/...
www.mancity.com/news/womens/...